As any real estate professional will tell you, it’s helpful to stage your home when you’re trying to sell it. Staging is the process of altering a house’s appearance to attract potential buyers. To help you sell your home quickly, here are a few useful staging tips. 

4 Tips for Staging Your Home

1. Declutter 

Potential buyers will have trouble imagining themselves living in a house that’s filled with clutter. Box up any personal items currently on display and store them out of the home. Then, clean each room as thoroughly as you can, paying special attention to the kitchen, bathrooms, and any other rooms prone to dirtiness. Consider hiring professional cleaners if it’s in your budget.

2. Think Light & Bright 

Most homebuyers enjoy brightly lit homes. Before any prospective buyers arrive, pull back the curtains, open the blinds, and consider increasing the wattage in your lamps and fixtures. You should also dust all bulbs and fixtures, and replace any faded, stained, or otherwise unappealing lampshades. 

3. Manage Furniture

To make their homes appear larger, many sellers remove about half of their furniture during the staging process. This may not be possible if you still live in the home, though you should still remove as much as you can. Position the remaining furniture away from the walls to make the house seem more open and pleasant.

4. Boost Curb Appeal

The first part of your home that buyers will see is the exterior, so real estate professionals recommend boosting curb appeal when you’re trying to sell. Mow the lawn, power-wash the house and walkways, and clean the windows. Add some extra charm by planting flowers and putting potted plants and a welcome mat by the front door. 

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