Do you want to sell your home faster and at a higher price? Well, of course! Then you need to Stage your home to Sell! Staging your home is one of the most powerful ways to impact how fast and what price your home will sell at.
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In fact, 82% of buyers’ agents said a staged home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home. 47% of buyers’ agents shared that home staging influenced most buyers’ view of the home, and 235 of buyers’ and sellers’ agents agreed that home staging raised the price offered between 1% and 5%.
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If your home is vacant the easiest option is to hire a staging company. They’ll bring everything from furniture, to light fixtures, to decor. For many sellers this isn’t an option because they are still living in their home up until the closed deal. If that’s the case for you, here are some easy and affordable ways to ensure your property is ready for the spotlight:
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Clean Thoroughly!
And we meant it, thoroughly! A clean home is a green flag for buyers, it shows you’ve taken good care of the property. Give everything a deep clean, from floor to ceiling.
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Keep in mind that buyers will look in closets, cabinets, and even under sinks!
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Declutter
Clutter can make your home feel smaller and is a huge eyesore to buyers. Now is the perfect time to go through each room of your home and purge! Make your own moving process easier and start to toss/donate items that you aren’t keeping. Now is the time to go get rid of things you no longer need or consider getting a storage unit. Pay extra attention to closets, cabinets, and pantries to give the impression of plenty of storage space.
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Set the Scene
Buyers are trying to envision themselves living in your home. Removing items such as family photos, framed diplomas, keepsakes, kids artwork and toys will not only help with the decluttering process but also give the home more space for buyers to picture their next chapter. If you have pets or kids, consider a decorative storage bin that you can quickly toss toys in before a potential buyer comes over. Oh and make the beds!
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Light it up
Let in as much natural light as possible by opening all the curtains and blinds. Natural light makes a home feel more inviting. Before a buyer comes over, turn on all the lights in every room, including closets. This way buyers won’t have to hunt for switches.
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Consider switching to a higher-wattage bulb to really light up the space.
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Don’t forget the exterior!
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Curb appeal is just as important. Be sure to mow the lawn, clean and sweep outdoor spaces and walkways and organize and clean up patio furniture. Small things like a new welcome mat, planting flowers and touching up chipped paint can all go a long way. And if you really want to go the extra mile, paint your front door a bright color!
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Don’t have the time or energy to stage your entire home? No problem! The living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen were found to be the most important area for buyers – so focus on those spaces!
