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Every seasoned real estate agent understands the importance of staging; it presents the home in the best possible way by creating a desirable space that buyers can picture themselves living in. However, the high costs of hiring a professional to stage often deters sellers from choosing to invest in this service. If you know a few affordable ways to stage a home, you can help your client reduce their market time and boost resale value.

The Real Estate Agent Guide to Affordable DIY Staging

1. Depersonalize

Personal belongings are what make a house a home, but they make it your seller’s home. Buyers need to be able to picture themselves living in the house, which is difficult to do when the seller’s personal items are there. A good real estate agent will ensure the home is attractive and impersonal. Have them remove all family photos, religious items, or other memorabilia.

2. Remove Clutter

real estate agentA major part of staging is clearing away clutter, and your sellers can easily do this themselves. They’ll need to pack up anyway, so simply have them get started on everything they won’t need. Most sellers benefit from removing about a third of their belongings and placing them in a storage unit or the garage. Clearing out that space also makes the home look much larger.

3. Hire a Professional Cleaning Service

Hiring a professional cleaning service is much more affordable than a stager, and it can have just as dramatic an impact in transforming property listings. Encourage the sellers to hire someone rather than cleaning themselves, as people tend to get used to stains, smells, and general grime. It eventually gets to the point where they don’t even see those issues anymore, but the cleaner will and can take care of it.

 

EXIT Realty Nexus provides full support to every real estate agent on their team, which helps both you and your clients succeed in Coon Rapids, MN, and the Minneapolis area. They provide mentor support, training, and a smart retirement referrals program to make your real estate career as rewarding as possible. Whether you want to become a real estate agent or simply take a smart step in your established career, visit them online or call (763) 757-3948 to get started.

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