Home selling can be challenging that sellers may find themselves having to hire a professional home stager to attract more buyers and get the best deal for their property.
However, not everyone can afford to pay for such service. If you want to have a good chance at a successful home sale but have limited funds, here are 5 home staging tips that you can do according to About Home:
Clear your home's clutter
Potential buyers have one thing in common in their list of things they look for: a clutter-free home. These potential buyers imagine themselves living in the property and if yours is looking like a dumpsite, you immediately throw away your chance for a deal.
Decluttering your home increases your chance of selling as well as get you to deal with your possessions and finally organize which ones go to the donate box or the garage sale.
Create curb appeal
Unlike the common belief, your outdoor space is just as important as your indoor space. In fact, it could greatly influence the number of potential buyers who would be interested to tour your home.
Keep your lawn mowed, trim the shrubs, and strategically place potted plants to give your curb appeal a fresh and vibrant vibe to make a great impression on your home exterior.
Brighten your entryway
When potential buyers enter your home, the vibe in your entryway can set the mood for how they will see the rest of the property. By making the entryway as welcoming and bright as possible, you condition their mind to what they will see in the other areas of the house. Keep it clutter-free, organized, and interesting by putting unique accent pieces. Go for simple and elegant to avoid overpowering the space.
Brighten rooms with paint
Paint is every interior designer's greatest tool in transforming a space. Just think about this rule: dark paint makes a space look smaller, and bright paint gives the illusion of space. Depending on what you want to achieve, use paint to your advantage. You can make your home appear larger, intimate, cozy, and more inviting.
Define each room with furnishings and décor
Show the true potential of every space in your home with the help of proper furnishings and décor. As much as possible, get rid of personal items like a self-portrait, kids' art, or your figurine collection and use furnishings to suggest the best use of a particular space.
Walk through your home regularly
After you have done your home staging, walk through the space to inspect your work. How does it feel like if you put yourself in the position of the potential homebuyer who is seeing your home for the first time? You might find a countertop that needs extra cleaning or some keepsakes that have to be removed. Also, check if there is a smooth flow between each of the rooms; between the living room, kitchen, dining room, and bedrooms. The spaces don't have to look and feel the same, but a seamless transition is a factor to be considered.