FACT: Professionally staged homes sell 80% faster than non – staged homes. On average, within 35 to 40 days. WOW! That is a strong statistic when the average days on market in Greenville is in excess of 4 months. I work with a fabulous stager and today I want to give you some staging tips.
Tip #1 – Strip it down; de-personalize your home.
The way you live in your home and the way you sell your home are two very different things. Buyer’s do not care about your likes, dislikes or more importantly, your taste. They need to see themselves in the home, not you. Take down pictures, art work, anything that can be distracting. Remember, you want them looking at your home, not your wedding photo’s or your favorite nude art painting. (Don’t laugh, I have been in a few homes where they seem to embrace nude art…not so much when selling the home.)
Tip #2 – Organize your closets
Yep, people look in that “cave” where you like to throw all your junk. You know, the stuff you don’t want people to see. They are like a moth to a flame with closet doors. Remember you are selling sq. ft. and storage is many times a hot button for people. Take some clothes out and organize. It will make that space seem larger and appealing.
Tip #3 – Less is more on the kitchen counter.
Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. We know this. People want to see counter space in a kitchen so fight the urge to put out all your nick nacks. Keep it clean with a staged item here or there.
Tip #4 – Contact a professional stager.
They can give you guidance on how to rearrange furniture, what paint colors to use, etc. I offer this for my listing clients and it makes a huge, huge difference in the entire selling process.
Remember the first 30 days are key in selling your home. Any and everything you can do to make your home shine on day one only helps you get to the finish line quicker!
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