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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 buyers and get the best price, focus on budget-friendly home staging. Start with street appeal by cleaning the exterior and tidying the garden.
Inside, prioritize kitchens and bathrooms. Key actions include deep cleaning, minor updates, and significant decluttering. Depersonalize your home by removing personal items to create a blank canvas for buyers. Maximize the sense of space by paring back furniture and appealing to the senses with good lighting and pleasant scents. Professional staging is also available from around $3,000.
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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