STAGING YOUR HOME | 10
HOME STAGING EVERY SELLER SHOULD DO
To sell your home quickly, staging is a must! But you
don’t have to spend a fortune to get your house
showcase ready. These 5 simple tips can make a
huge difference to buyers and may only cost you a
can of paint and some elbow grease.
DE-CLUTTER
During a showing home buyers are there to see your
house, not your stuff. A cluttered home is a red flag
to buyers that storage space is lacking and distracts
buyers from actually seeing the home’s true space
and potential. It is also important to remember that
buyers are looking for a house that feels like home to
them. Family pictures and other personalized items
can make it difficult for buyers to picture the home
as being their own.
PURPOSE AND SPACE
When touring your home, potential buyers will be
looking primarily at how they will be able to use the
space and rooms. Arrange furnishings to reflect how
functional a space is. To avoid buyers becoming
confused by extra rooms, give each room a clear
purpose. For example, place a desk and bookshelf in
a room to stage it as a home office. Position furniture
to make the traffic flow in a room practical and
obvious.
NEUTRAL DECOR
Keep things neutral and simple so the home will appeal to
buyers whether they are male or female, a young bachelor
or a retired couple. Paint the walls a soft, neutral hue and
use simple bed coverings and curtains.
CLEAN THOUROUGHLY
Whether you decide to clean yourself or hire professional
help, a clean house is vital. It gives buyers the impression
that the home has been well maintained and cared for.
CURB APPEAL
Poor exterior appearance can cause a buyer to immediately
become doubtful and incapable of having an open mind.
Major landscaping is not always necessary, but the lawn
should looked nicely manicured with a fresh mow, trimmed
hedges, raked leaves, and swept porches, decks, and
walkways.
26%
of home sellers offered
a home warranty as an
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Tyler Minges, HUFF Realty | SELLER’S GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE