7 Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’re probably wondering how to get the most for it. While there are many factors that affect value, like location and size, there are also some things that can help boost your home’s selling price.

One of these is staging—or putting together a presentation of your home so prospective buyers can see what they’re getting before they make an offer. And while it might seem simple on the surface (and some people do just throw everything out), there are some things to consider when staging your home if you want it sold quickly and at top dollar:

Get rid of clutter.
Clutter can distract from the home’s features and make it look smaller than it really is. A cluttered house will also look untidy and unkempt, which isn’t good for anyone’s moods.
If you’re selling your home, clutter can be a major turning point for buyers—and if you’ve got some extra time on your hands in between showing houses, this is an easy fix!
Get rid of items that don’t fit into your new lifestyle or decorating style (that doesn’t mean donating them). Or you can consider renting storage space if you have a huge amount of unwanted items but don’t want to discard it right away.

Think of your home as a product.
When you buy a product, you want to know what it is and what it does. You need to know the features of your home.
When selling your home, think about it as if you were buying a car or TV or anything else that requires research before purchasing. You need to look at all aspects of your home from an unbiased perspective so that potential buyers will see how much value there is in buying yours over someone else’s property.

Remove family photos and personal items.
In today’s world, buyers are more concerned with the home they’re buying than anything else. They want to feel like they are part of your family and not just a stranger moving in next door. To make sure this happens, consider removing all photos of yourself or your family members (including pets) from the walls and closets. This will help ensure that you don’t have any “intrusive” moments where someone might feel uncomfortable showing off their favorite picture of themselves while at home staging their own property!

Don’t forget the outside of your house, too.
A home’s exterior is a reflection of its owner, so it’s important to keep your house looking good. If you’ve got loose sod or weeds growing around the perimeter of your property, get them trimmed before inviting your potential home buyers.
Keep the grass mowed and make sure there aren’t any bushes hiding anything from view. If you have any trees that need pruning, take care of those now so they don’t look like they’re about to fall off the face of the earth in a storm.

Define Rooms:
Ensure that each space serves a single, clear purpose. And ensure that each room’s spaces are used for a certain purpose. This will show potential purchasers how to make the most of the house’s square footage. Make an office out of your finished attic if you have one. A junk room can be converted into a guest bedroom, and a finished basement can serve as an entertainment space.
The buyer needs to understand that every square inch of the house is useful space, even if they do not intend to use the room for the same reason. Alcoves, window seats, corners, breakfast nooks, and other spaces fall under this category.

Pay Attention to Flooring:
Nobody wants to live in a house with damaged, filthy carpet, especially if it was someone else’s fault. Linoleum is also out of date and unattractive. Despite being expensive, hardwood flooring elevate and add value to a house.
Additionally, they require little upkeep, offer excellent long-term value, and are ideal for allergy-suffering consumers. In other words, they are appealing to the majority of people, and if not, the buyer may easily cover them with carpeting to preserve them for the subsequent owner.

If you’re adding hardwood flooring, the living room, dining room, and kitchen should be your main priority. Ideally, you should also renovate the bathroom. It won’t cost too much because they have a little amount of floor space. If you can afford it, use stone or ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathroom. Alternatively, use premium vinyl tiles that resemble these more pricey materials.

Lighting:
Make use of the natural light in your house. When showcasing your house, open all blinds and drapes. When you starts showing the potential buyers around, turn on all of the lights and add fixtures as needed (including those in the closets).
This avoids them having to look for light switches and gives your home a brighter, more welcoming appearance. If you believe your current fixtures to be in good condition, make sure to dust and clear off any dirt. Otherwise, it’s simple and affordable to replace old or damaged lighting fixtures.