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How to stage a home for sale on a budget
These tips on staging a home for sale will help you rake in the buyers, even in the slowest of real estate markets.
26 June 2024
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To attract more buyers, focus on staging your home effectively. Start with street appeal by cleaning the exterior, refreshing the front door, and tidying the garden for a strong first impression.
Inside, focus on the kitchen and bathroom. Declutter benchtops, deep clean to remove all grime, and consider minor updates like painting cabinets. Create a blank canvas by depersonalizing spaces and arranging furniture to maximize the sense of space. Appealing to the senses with good lighting and fresh scents also helps.
First impressions count – start with street appeal
The big-ticket items – give the kitchen and bathroom a facelift
Create a blank canvas – you want the buyer to see themselves living there
Meticulous cleaning and a lack of clutter will allow the architectural highlights to shine. Image: John Williams
Form and function – making your spaces work for you
Appeal to the senses
Appeal to the senses. Adding flowers, plants, or a scented candle is always a lovely touch when staging a home for sale. Image: John Williams
Finishing touches – it’s the finer details that count
Enlist the professionals for luxury staging: How much does it cost to stage your home for sale?
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