Get The Most Out of Selling Your House with Professional Staging

If you are looking to sell your house, you are probably looking for ways to maximize your return and ensure you get the most out of your home sale. If this sounds like you, you should consider professional staging. 

Home staging is a highly recommended part of the home selling process. Staging is the process of making your home appealing to a large number of potential buyers. Staging allows you to sell your home more quickly and for more money. Here are some tips to help you stage your home. 

Clean

Whether you can keep your home spotless or not, now is the time to deep clean. Clean your baseboards, the fridge, cabinets, etc. A clean house is the first step to preparing to stage your home. Hiring a cleaning company is always a good idea, but if you are looking to save money have the whole family pitch in. 

Depersonalize

It might be hard to take down your personal items especially in a home you spent many years in. The point of depersonalizing is so that the buyer can envision your home as their own. Create a neutral space by removing personal artifacts, family photos, and other items that may distract a buyer from the great features of your home. In place of your things, try adding in a neutral piece of art and  landscape or environmental photos.

Touch Ups 

Out with the old and in with the new. When getting your home ready to sell it is important to replace any old or damaged items around the house. Not sure where to start? Here are some things to look out for before selling your home:

• Knicks, scratches, or holes in the wall
• Appliances
• Paint, caulk, or spackle
• Light switches, door handles, or cabinet hardware

Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is one of the most important parts when it comes to selling your home. This is going to be the first thing potential buyers see when they pull up. Make a good first impression and clean up your curb appeal by:

• Cutting and edging your lawn
• Adding a nice doormat 
• Add plants along your side walk
• Pressure wash your driveway 

Hire A Professional

Staging can be a lot of work and if it is in your budget, consider hiring a professional to stage your home.

Professional Stager 

If you struggle with the creative side of getting your home ready to stage, call a professional. Interior design is always changing, professionals are able to keep up with what is trending and what will sell. If a professional is not in your budget you can always do the research to see how you can transform your home on your own. 

Professional Photographer

Once your home is staged and buyer ready consider calling in a professional photographer. Professional photos are always a great idea when selling your home. It allows the potential buyer to see your home in a new light. A professional photographer could save you money in the long run when you look at the costs of the equipment and time it takes. 

Is Staging Worth It?

Are you wondering if staging is worth the investment? 

A study performed by RESA showed that investing 1.3% of a home’s value in staging allowed 73% of sellers to see a return of over 7.1%. Taking a look at another study done by the National Association of Realtors in 2021, 23% of sellers’ agents indicated that staging helped increase offers by 5%. Additionally, agents had seen that staging increased offers by 6-10%. Six of which saw an offer increase of 11-15%. Lastly, HomeAdvisor reported that staged homes spent between 33-50% less time on the market. 

Storage

If you are staging your home and are in need of a place to store your things, consider renting a storage container. Go Mini’s makes it easy by providing 3 different sizes to fit your needs. You are able to choose from long or short term storage and are able to keep your container on or off-site at the Go Mini’s facility. 

Ready to get moving? Plan ahead and book your moving date with ADSI. Contact us today by visiting our website or giving us a call at 706. 793. 0186.