According to experts, staged homes sell up to eight times faster and create a positive impression within the first 90 seconds of a viewing. Here are ten home staging tips to help you sell your home faster and for a better price.
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1. Create a welcoming entrance
The front entrance sets the tone for the entire viewing. Remove seasonal decorations, clean the porch and add a simple doormat and a couple of healthy potted plants. A clean, inviting entrance makes a positive first impression.
2. Deep clean
A thorough clean is essential. Make every inch shine, from baseboards to ceilings. A spotless home suggests that the property is well-maintained. Tackle often-neglected tasks like cleaning inside the refrigerator and dusting window blinds to ensure every detail is spotless.
3. Eliminate clutter
Clear out clutter to make your home look larger and more inviting. Pack away unseasonal clothes, excessive décor, papers and other non-essential items. Buyers will inspect storage spaces, so tidy up wardrobes and remove unnecessary items to highlight storage potential.
4. Rearrange furniture
Ensure there is ample open, walkable space to help buyers move around easily and visualize their own furniture in the space. Store away oversized, damaged, or mismatched furniture pieces. Arrange the remaining furniture to maximize the room’s spaciousness and flow.
5. Patch and repair
Address minor imperfections like nicks, scratches and holes. Use a melamine foam eraser pad to remove scuffs from walls, and putty and filler where needed. Consider touching up areas with chipped paint. These small repairs show buyers that the home is well cared for.
6. Stage key rooms
Focus on staging the rooms that have the most impact on buyers’ decisions: the living room, master bedroom, and kitchen. These spaces are critical, so prioritize your efforts here. Spend less time on areas like guest bedrooms, children’s bedrooms, and bathrooms.
7. De-personalize the space
Help buyers visualize themselves in your home by removing personal touches. Take down personal photos, clear out clothes and personal items, and remove any religious artifacts. While it may feel strange to live in a depersonalized space, it helps buyers connect with the property.
8. Neutralize the décor
Neutral colours appeal to a broader range of buyers. Paint over bold, bright colours with neutrals like grey, white, and beige. This helps buyers focus on the home’s features rather than its past décor choices, giving them a blank canvas to imagine their own style.
9. Add fresh elements
A few well-placed plants or flowers can bring life and freshness to your home. Use big, bright flowers in the kitchen, small potted plants in the living room, and larger plants in corners. If maintaining live plants is difficult, high-quality artificial plants can achieve the same effect. Additionally, ensure there are no lingering odours by deep cleaning and using subtle scented plug-ins if necessary.
10. Maximize light
Brighten your home by opening blinds and letting in natural light. This makes rooms appear larger and more inviting. Turn on all the lights during viewings, including lamps and wardrobe lights, to create a welcoming atmosphere and make navigation easier for buyers.
Conclusion
Staging your home doesn’t require a significant financial investment—just smart, strategic decisions. HomeEspaña can provide advice on specific changes to add value and appeal to your property. Once you’ve prepared your home to shine in the best light, you can then sit back, relax and wait for the right buyer.
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