6 Essential Home Staging Ideas

Here are the six most essential home staging ideas to make your home look more attractive and inviting to potential buyers. 

𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚

Remove any family photos and other personal items from the space and get rid of any unnecessary clutter. Buyers get so distracted when they see personal photos or memorabilia in the house; this hurts the effectiveness of the showing when they leave remembering you’re Master’s Degree is in Biology rather than how beautiful the kitchen was.

To further convince you to pack up the personal items before showings… you’re moving the anyway – this a great opportunity to get a head start on packing.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚

Move furniture around to create an open and inviting space. Just because the recliner creates the perfect spot to watch TV without a glare doesn’t mean it makes the living room look larger or more functional. Try taking a step back, seeing from the buyers eyes and even ask to bring in neighbors or friends to ask for their third party opinions on flow.

𝙊𝙥𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙨

One of the most effective no brainer home staging ideas is to replace those colorful accents with neutral tones. This comes to paint, decor, and bedding. I’ve seen a home with purple painted trim on the outside expire on the market; after they repainted it sold in days.

𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨

Make any necessary repairs, such as fixing a door knob, to show potential buyers that the property is well maintained. Any small repair items add up quickly in the buyers eyes and they wonder what large items the seller isn’t tending to if they aren’t willing to fix the small things.

𝘼𝙙𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜

Add extra lighting to make the space feel brighter and more inviting or replace old outdated fixtures.  A new cohesive set of lighting fixtures from a big box store can go a very long way in creating a higher perceived value for your home. Have a licensed electrician install new fixtures.

𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬

Highlight the best use for each space with strategically placed furniture and decor.  Especially if you’re not using a space; find some fun ideas on Pinterest (Empty Space Ideas for Your Home) to stage it to look like you have more useable space.

I hope this information was helpful – it’s always my intention to educate and empower you to make the best real estate decisions for you.

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