Staging can be an agent and seller's best friend. Many real estate agents recommend always staging empty homes and homes that still have furniture in them. Of course, one requires more work than the other. Regardless, with the market shifting, will staging matter more in 2023? It totally might! So, don't forget to brush up on your staging tips now.
Declutter the house
No one wants to look at personalized items. Even fewer people want to look at personalized clutter. If there's one thing that detracts from selling a home - it's clutter. So, cleaning the house is the most important part of home staging. A clean and minimal aesthetic attracts all sorts of buyers.
Remove what you can without leaving nails in the walls and odd empty spaces. Back to basics is the best motto.
Update and Upgrade
If you're putting in the work to stage a home, then you need to make sure it's at the least updated - if not upgraded. Old appliances can only be dressed up so far. If upgrading isn't in your seller's budget - don't worry - you can still make a home look updated on a budget.
Removing clutter and personal items is the first step. Then, try and replace photos with more artwork, even from discount thrift stores or stores like Home Goods.
Of course, a remodel, new paint, or updated appliances never hurt.
This is Not the Time to Make a Statement
Let's just go out and say it. A bright turquoise wall? A home painted in jewel tones throughout? Large statement pieces of artwork or furniture? The odds are that those types of decor are going to do the opposite of help a home sell. If at all possible, neutralize the space at the very least. White paint can go a long way.
Visualizing oneself in a home is an important aspect of buying a home - don't make it harder on the buyers.
Target Your Audience
Keeping the target buyers in mind is very important to know how to stage a house. If the goal is to sell to a large family, keep the vibe open and fun. If a home is best suited for a couple, stage a nice dinner table for two.
The final touches are small yet crucial details of a house. Putting flower vases, artsy tablecloths, and other decorative fixtures can boost a house’s physical beauty. Furthermore, through the final touch, home sellers can re-design the house without a complete overhaul.
Final thoughts
Going into 2023 as the market may shift and buyer's are getting more of their footing means that staging matters more. So, don't forget to help your clients stage their home, even if it's minimally!
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