How to Stage a House to Sell Fast

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(Newswire.net — November 18, 2021) — Are you looking to sell your home fast? Are you tired of potential buyers touring your home and not making any offers? 

If you answered yes to these questions, you should consider learning how to stage a house to sell. 

Home staging is the process of preparing your home so that it looks more appealing to potential buyers. On average, a staged home will spend less time on the market and get buyers to pay one percent to five percent more than a similar one that lacks staging. 

Not sure where to start? Keep reading for a complete home staging guide.

Clean and Declutter

Before showing your property to potential buyers, everything must be clean. A clean home will reassure buyers that the property is well taken care of.

While you are cleaning, also get rid of any clutter. This includes everything- from small decorations to significant pieces of furniture. Remove anything that could be distracting to buyers or anything that makes the rooms look smaller.

Fix Visible Issues

Before inviting potential buyers into your home, you should consider taking care of any substantial and visible imperfections. Anything cosmetic that hinders the property’s aesthetics can significantly affect a buyer’s perception of the home. Consider adding a fresh coat of paint on the walls or changing carpets and flooring so that the house looks fresh and more appealing. 

If you don’t have time or money to fix big issues immediately, many companies like PDX Renovations will purchase your home “as is.”  

Depersonalize

The purpose of staging a home is to make it easier for buyers to visualize themselves living in a property. Therefore, it is important to depersonalize the space by removing overly personal items such as family portraits, diplomas, etc. If you need to add things to the walls, consider adding generic artwork.  

Rearrange Furniture

Try playing around with your furniture placement so that it makes the room look bigger and more inviting. Make sure every piece has a purpose- if it doesn’t, consider removing it. 

Also, make sure that there is good lighting in every room. If natural light is an issue, bring in stylish lamps that match the aesthetic of each room. Play around with the lighting and the furniture to ensure that every room looks welcoming. 

Give Every Room a Purpose

To sell your home fast and for the best possible price, you must take full advantage of all the space in the property. If a specific room or corner does not have an obvious purpose, go ahead and give it one. This will allow buyers to see the home at its full potential and provide ideas of everything they can do with the space. 

How to Stage a House to Sell Fast 

Now that you know how to stage a house to sell, you’ll be able to close on the property faster and for a better price. Ensure that your home stays clean and decluttered throughout the selling process, and play around with furniture placements to take advantage of every room’s potential. 

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