5 Staging Tips You Need to Know

One of the most important things you can do to ensure a quick real estate sale is staging your home. There's an endless amount of things you can do, but here are some important staging strategies that real estate experts like Paul Daneshrad can take advantage of. 

1. Clean It Up

Realtors around the nation emphasize that the least expensive and simplest thing you can do is clean your space. Nobody wants to move into a dust-coated, grimy, stained home. This also applies to smells. You can open up windows and doors to air out musty odors as well as bake cookies or place a few strategic bouquets to add a more appealing aroma.

2. Declutter

This is another inexpensive way to give your home a makeover that will dazzle a potential buyer. Staging experts recommend not just stuffing things into the closet, but rather eliminating as many knick-knacks and extras as possible. You even want your storage space (closets, cabinets) to be organized and ready to view. When a buyer comes into your home, their number one thought is "how will this fit me and my lifestyle." That's hard for someone to imagine if they're staring at a pile of dirty socks and Christmas decorations. 

3. Make It Look New

You have a lot of options here, some more expensive than others. If you have the ability to replace things like appliances, flooring, or shabby doormats, that can help give your home that brand new feel to potential buyers. However, you don't need to pull out your wallet to give your home that just out of the box sparkle. Something as simple as washing windows can make a world of difference not just in the light that filters in, but also in curb appeal.

4. Don't Make It About You

Put away things that have your stamp on them: monogrammed items, family photos, things posted on the fridge. They're trying to picture their life here, not yours.

5. Let The Light In

Make sure to open curtains and blinds whenever possible. You want to let in as much natural light as you can. Any place that's still dim, consider using a lamp or light fixture.

Do Your Best

In the end, we always feel like there's more we can do. Just do what you can when staging your home, it will make a difference.