In 2022, home staging led to 20% of buyers increasing their home offers by 1 to 5%. If you're selling a home, there are a few key lessons here.
First, staging can do a lot to hide a home's flaws and show off its finer features. Good staging flatters a property without being obvious about it. It's all about following the basics of interior design to set the right mood.
Secondly, staging gives you an edge over sellers who don't bother with it. Here are some tips that will make your Rogers real estate look even more enticing!
Make a Good First Impression
When it comes to staging your home, first impressions are everything. Here are some things that can improve your curb appeal:
- Clean the sidewalk
- Paint the front door
- Prune trees and hedges
Another simple way to boost your curb appeal is to add plants on either side of the door. For best results, pick a planter big enough to see it from the street. As for the plants, boxwoods and hydrangeas are great options.
Pare Down the Furniture
As far as home presentation tips go, give your furniture a closer look. Bulky tables and couches will make any room seem small. Conversely, if the furniture is too small, the room may look off-putting.
Once you find the right balance, arrange the furniture to make the room easy to navigate. For instance, seating in the living room should be set up to create a comfortable conversation area.
Add More Brightness
Another good real estate marketing technique is to add more lighting. Before showing your home, open all blinds and add fixtures where necessary (e.g. closets). The brighter a home is, the more inviting it seems.
You can also use mirrors as a real estate enhancement. Mirrors add depth to open up a room and make it look bigger than it is. A mirror will also reflect any light coming in from windows and fixtures.
Define Each Space
Many people struggle with visualizing their future home. To make it easier for them, define each room in the house. Even if the buyer doesn't want to use the room for the same purpose, they'll see it as usable space.
For example, let's say you have a guest room you also use for storage. To present it as a guest bedroom, you can:
- Get rid of any boxes
- Clean the nightstands
- Invest in a headboard
Depersonalize
One of the best property-selling tips we can give you is to stash away personal items. If buyers keep seeing your family photos, they may not be able to envision themselves in your home.
Before the showing, your best bet is to remove these photos from the walls. Replace them with generic landscape images or posters. You should also put away your clothes and clean the bathroom counters.
Home Staging Made Easy
As you can see, you don't always need a home staging professional to sell a home. The above tips will help you get your home in top shape before listing it for sale!
Want to increase the odds of your Rogers, AR property selling at fair market value or above? At PMI Heritage, we've been helping homeowners like you for 20+ years! Schedule a consultation to learn our secrets!
