When you plan to sell property, staging allows your home to put its best foot forward and helps the potential buyer envision their life in the space. There are some simple staging techniques that don’t require an interior designer to pull off, so try these strategies before your real estate agent lists the property.

Easy & Effective Home Staging Techniques

1. Get Rid of Clutter

Clutter makes your home look smaller, dirtier, and older than it is. It’s easy to accumulate clutter over time, so most homeowners benefit from removing one-third of their belongings when they plan to sell property. Rent a storage unit and remove everything that isn’t decorative or that you don’t need while the home is on the market. This includes non-seasonal clothing, recreational equipment, personal documents, and extra furniture.

2. Remove Personal Items

Buyers make an emotional connection when they enter a home and picture themselves living there. To create this connection, your home needs to be a blank canvas. Remove all family photos, kids’ trophies and drawings, and personal items that are normally stored in plain sight, such as a toothbrush on the bathroom counter. These small touches indicate life in the home and will make it challenging for buyers to envision themselves living in the space.

3. Add Lighting

Light rids rooms of dark, shadowy corners, making a home instantly more cheerful and airier. Replace your light bulbs with the brightest versions that are safe for each fixture. Before holding an open house, turn on every light in the home and open all of your window coverings.

4. Boost Curb Appeal

The exterior of the home needs attention, as well. Touch up your landscaping by mowing the lawn, weeding flower beds, and power washing the driveway and siding. Add some potted plants to welcome potential buyers at the front porch or add colorful blooms to your flowerbeds if they look bare.

If you plan to sell property and would like more staging tips, contact the knowledgeable real estate agents at SC Realty in Kaka’ako, HI. These professionals will help you throughout the entire selling process and even serve clients on the neighbor islands. Learn more about their team online, or call (808) 591-6277 to schedule an appointment with a specialist.