Three ways you can stage your home without breaking the bank.

When we think of staging a house, we usually consider things like furniture arrangement, hiring a decorator, and obtaining furniture rental agreements to make the house more appealing. These traditional staging methods can cost thousands of dollars. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to stage your home. There are budget-friendly ways to do it while still reaping many, if not all, of the benefits that expensive staging offers. Here are three things that you can do for a cost-effective staging:

1. Declutter and depersonalize. Make sure the house is as tidy as possible, and take down all of the family nick-nacks you’ve collected over the years. This includes family photos. Consider donating or storing unnecessary items to open up the rooms and make them feel more inviting.

2. Highlight key features. Make sure that the amenities and features of your home stand out from the competition. Arrange the furniture and choose the decor so that these key selling points are the focus of the potential buyer’s attention.

"You don’t have to spend a lot of money to stage your home. "

3. Capture the senses. Consider the smell and lighting of your home. You want it to feel warm, inviting, and comforting to better enable potential buyers to envision themselves enjoying the space. The key feelings you want to evoke here are softness, comfort, and warmth.

Staging your home effectively is a proven strategy to increase its selling price and attract potential buyers. Plus, it accelerates the selling process. Invest time and effort in staging, and you'll be well on your way to a successful sale.

If you have any questions about how to stage your home to boost its price or real estate in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by phone call or email. I would be happy to serve as your resource for all of your real estate needs.