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Home staging: A complete guide for sellers

Get your property looking its beautiful best

Last updated: 8 December 2024 | 6 min read

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Home staging can boost your property's sale price by up to 15% by highlighting its best features. Sellers can hire a professional stager or take a DIY approach to create an appealing atmosphere for buyers.

Professionals typically charge $1,500-$5,000 for a 4-5 week furniture and decor package. For DIY staging, key steps include:

- Decluttering and depersonalising spaces

- Completing unfinished maintenance jobs

- Styling outdoor areas to improve street appeal and create inviting moments.

What is home staging?

Hiring a stager vs. DIY

Hiring a property stager

How much does home staging cost?

The right furniture can make all the difference.

Things to know before you hire a property stager

How to find a home stager

DIY staging a home for sale

Declutter and depersonalise

A staged home photographs better and comes across better during open homes.

Finish the jobs you haven’t done yet

Create little moments

Spend if you need to

Don’t forget your outdoor area

Author

Ben Tutty

Content Writer

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