Staging is an essential step if you want to sell a house. The right strategy showcases the home’s best features and gives buyers an idea of what it’s like to live there. Follow the proven tips below for a stress-free staging and selling experience.

How Can You Effectively Stage a Home?

1. Declutter

Decluttering is the first and most important step. Too many items make a space feel cramped and small. Spread out furniture in your home. Areas should feel clean and spacious. Many buyers like to open closets and cabinets to see how much storage a home has. Don’t fill these with clutter. Instead, rent a storage unit to place your extra items—a step that also makes moving easier. Do the same outside. Clean up scrap piles, loose toys, and gardening supplies. This will create a more inviting backyard and boost curb appeal in the front.

2. Neutralize

Neutralizing creates a clean canvas. Paint walls a light crème, gray, or taupe color. These clean colors make rooms look bigger. Choose a glossy finish to reflect sunlight in a dimly-lit room, or choose a matte finish to tone down reflections. These relaxed colors make it easier to think and let buyers start imagining how they want to personalize the space.

Consider renting neutral furniture as well. A large bone-colored sectional, oak dining table, or brown leather recliner will fill the space without becoming a distraction.

3. Depersonalize

You want buyers to envision themselves in the house when they visit. It isn’t easy with personal effects everywhere, so you need to depersonalize when you sell a house. Take down photographs, trinkets, and other personalized décor. These represent who you are, but they’re distracting for buyers.

Leave only the basics. Buyers can imagine mounting their TV on an empty wall, tucking a table into a cozy nook, or organizing a nursery. The more they feel at home during the tour, the closer they’ll be to making an offer.

Contact M R Real Estate if you want to sell a house in the Miamisburg, OH, area. These real estate professionals have over 50 years of experience in the local market. They serve residential and commercial clients and provide accurate property values. A real estate agent can also help you explore real estate listings. Call (937) 271-6370 to speak with a representative and visit their website to learn more about the team. Connect on Facebook for more real estate tips.