4 Steps for Home Staging and Selling Success

You’ve made the decision to sell your home and now you’re hoping to get the best possible price you can for it. While you may know what a gem is, listing it means you’ll have to convey its beauty and potential to buyers which can be a little tricky. Let this guide help you get your home into tip-top shape for open houses and showings.

1. Throw It Out

A lot of junk and unnecessary items can accumulate over the years, and if you’re preparing to move, every bit is going to have to be dealt with. Prior to listing your home, get rid of extraneous items that are old, broken, unused, or unloved. Although it’s tempting to be sentimental, be honest with yourself about how much you actually want to transport and bring into your new space. A thorough decluttering can help your home feel fresh and clean, giving you more room to work with and making it more visually appealing to buyers.

2. Organize What’s Left

Many things will be making the trip with you to your new home and organizing them while you’re in your current home will be beneficial not only when you move but as you try and sell, too. Storage bins and baskets are a popular organization tool, and for good reason: not only do they help your home look more streamlined and help you keep track of your belongings, Your Best Digs reports that quality storage containers can last for decades, making them an excellent long-term investment.

Once you’ve gotten items divided up into storage containers, take your organizing a step further by labeling them. There’s no need to invest in a label-maker. Easy-to-use online programs allow you to create your own labels for free using customizable templates so you can be sure they will match the storage container and room’s aesthetic. Get ready to save loads of time with this tool.

3. Cultivate Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is an essential part of getting the most from your home sale. Many important aspects of the home-selling process are affected by it: how much your home appraises for, the potential buyers you attract, and how much it will ultimately sell for.

It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, either. There are many free ways to boost your home’s curb appeal such as removing clutter from the yard, giving your windows a thorough washing, and tidying up any current landscaping. Adding a fresh coat of paint to your trim, new mulch, and vibrant flowers can also help attract buyers and increase your home’s market value.

4. Make the Inside Inviting

You’ve already cleaned, decluttered, and organized, but a successful showing requires extra measures. Consider all the senses when preparing your home for open houses and showing. Refrain from cooking particularly smelly foods in the days before potential buyers will be coming and use fresh scent diffusers or plug-ins to help deliver a clean smell safely.

Allow natural light in as much as possible and turn on all lighting to keep your home from feeling dark and cramped. Most people prefer rooms to be between 68 and 72 degrees, so keep the temperature comfortable.

Take your pets with you before you depart prior to a showing. Not only do you not know how your pets might react to unknown people invading their space, but potential buyers may also be allergic to or distrustful of animals.

Selling your home doesn't have to be stressful. With strategic actions and a quality real estate agent, you can easily set your home up for home sale success.Contact Edith: 252-202-6165, Catherine: 252-489-9540