Staged homes sell for up to 25% more than homes without staging. That's a lot of extra money. Yes, home staging can be challenging, but it's worthwhile if it leads you to the right buyer.
Do you know how to stage your home to attract potential buyers? It can be pretty fun once you know what you're doing. We're here to guide you so you can stage the perfect space for anyone viewing your home.
Read on for our top home staging tips.
Declutter and Clean
The first step is to declutter and depersonalize your home. Remove excess furniture, personal items, and clutter, and store or donate items that are not essential. Neutralize personal decor and colors to create a blank canvas for buyers to imagine their own belongings and style.
Thoroughly clean every room, including closets and cupboards, and disinfect high-touch areas such as doorknobs and light switches. On that note, if you have the time and resources, freshly paint walls with neutral colors and touch up scratches and scuffs on the walls and trim. This will create a clean and well-maintained appearance.
Emphasize Natural Light
Natural light makes a home seem larger and more inviting. Make sure you're making the most of your natural light when you're selling a home.
Open your curtains and blinds to let in natural light, and install new light bulbs or increase wattage for brighter spaces. Consider strategically placing windows to bounce light around and make the space feel larger.
Rearrange Furniture
Your furniture placed as-is may be perfect for your lifestyle, but the buyers may not have your lifestyle. You want to rearrange your furniture with flow in mind. How can the arrangement of your furniture guide people through your home (both visually and literally)?
You may also want to rent furniture for staging, especially if you've already found a new place to move. This way, you can neutralize your home or choose furniture that would suit a specific type of buyer (like a crib and other baby items for families, for example).
Don't Forget Outdoor Spaces
Don't neglect your outdoor spaces when you're staging your home! Real estate marketing starts before anyone steps foot inside. You want excellent curb appeal and a nice-looking outdoor area.
Make the most of your space. If you have a yard or patio, create a sitting area or gardening space. You want to show potential buyers the potential of your yard.
Sell Your Home With These Home Staging Tips
Home staging can totally transform your home and attract new potential buyers who wouldn't have thought twice about your property previously. These tips can make the home selling process easier.
Are you getting ready to sell your home in Inland Empire, CA? Perhaps you're also thinking about renting it out instead. Either way, PMI Inland Empire would love to help you out.
Our team of property managers can help with everything from marketing to evictions, and we'd love to work with you. Schedule a consult with us today.
