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Home Seller Tips: How to Stage Your Home

by John Spanos 05/24/2020

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When you are trying to sell your home, you want it to look its best. The more appealing your home is to potential buyers, the faster it will sell and the higher your profits will be. One of the best ways to enhance the appeal of your home is through "staging," which is a marketing tactic that involves optimizing the appearance of your home for potential buyers. To stage your home properly, follow the tips below. 

1. Think like a buyer. 

As the owner of your home, you have preconceived notions about its value, as well as an emotional connection to the property. As you prepare to stage your home, try to look at the property through fresh eyes. Look for any issues that need to be fixed, as well as the features that could be enhanced to increase appeal. 

2. Rearrange furniture for space. 

One of the aspects of any home that draws in potential buyers is spaciousness. If necessary, rearrange your furniture to add a feeling of space to your home. You can also add space by removing non-essential furniture. For example, if you have an extendable dining room table, consider removing the leaf and extra chairs. 

3. Eliminate clutter. 

Another way to add space to your home and improve its overall appeal is to eliminate unnecessary clutter. This may involve removing unneeded appliances from kitchen countertops, storing your children's toys out of sight or even taking down some of your decorative wall hangings. 

4. Appeal to the buyer's imagination. 

When a potential buyer enters your home, you want the individual to be able to picture themselves as the home's new owner. To make it easier for buyers to imagine themselves purchasing your home, remove any identifying decor from the house. Examples include family pictures or wall hangings that include your name. 

5. Consider curb appeal. 

The view of your home from the curb is the first thing all potential buyers will see. Make a good initial impression by enhancing your home's curb appeal. If your landscaping needs work, take the time to spruce it up before you begin showing the home to potential buyers. Keep your lawn trimmed at all times, and don't allow the yard to become cluttered with outdoor toys or other belongings. Ask your real estate agent if he or she has any other specific tips for improving your home's curb appeal. 

Finding a buyer for your home can take time, but proper staging always speeds up the process. Follow the tips above to improve the appeal of your home and ensure a quick, lucrative sale. 

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John Spanos

    In today's market, whether you are selling or purchasing a new home. Preparation is not just the 'standard' for making correct decisions. The Preventative Formative Information, becomes absolutely 'Priceless'.

     There are so many factors relating to Value, Costs, and Expense's. It becomes imperative, prospective buyers and sellers understand as many of the factors as possible. These factors relate to the market, inspection conditions, and overall operating factors.

       As a broker who has conducted transactions locally to globally. From regionally to nationally. Facilitating all transaction with correct research and experience. Can make the difference between making your decision the correct decision.    

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        All the best.