Conventional wisdom once said to empty the home completely. Sellers packed their belongings and moved them into storage units while they hosted home showings.
They lived out of duffel bags with the bare minimum of personal items to help potential buyers envision themselves in the space.
Home Staging Tips
- Clean the home inside and out first. Scrub walls. Trim trees and bushes. Edge the yard.
- Pack the clutter away. Some items do go into storage. Retain essential furnishings, especially higher-end pieces.
- Reorganize the furniture for the optimum impression. Set a goal for making each room look like a House Beautiful layout, not Romper Room. This can become a lofty goal if you have children.
- Boost the curb appeal of the yard by adding landscaping. Install a front garden bed to create an inviting presence.
- Paint the interior using neutral colors. This includes children’s rooms. White, cream, and tan provide a palette that lends itself to the imagination. Using neutral colors lets home shoppers envision the space in their favorite palette.
Avoid thematic staging. Go with a simple, understated appearance for the home and yard.
Caveats to Home Staging
What if you lack statement furniture? Perhaps you lack painting and trim talent. Many Realtors offer home staging as an option when hiring them.
Some charge a percentage, while others use a flat fee. It can cost as little as $500 to stage a small home. Staging a mansion could cost about $50,000.
Before you try to do it yourself, ask your Realtor if they offer home staging or partner with a company that does. Some interior designers offer home staging as a service. The service includes essential furniture rented to you for the duration of the home showings.
Why Stage the Home?
According to Realtor.com, a staged home sells 88% faster than a non-staged home. Staging also boosts the sales price by about 20% over a non-staged home.
That’s a pretty strong argument for making the effort to pare down what’s inside the home and repaint. When you do it yourself, landscaping the yards costs little. Home staging might take a bit more effort, but it makes your house sell faster and for more money.
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