Staging FAQ’s- Boca Raton- I Can’t Afford to Stage My Vacant Home. What Can I do?
I’ve had a few calls recently from sellers who felt the market was finally right to sell their 
parent’s home in Palm Beach County but their budgets did not include staging some of the rooms with furniture.
How could a Home Stager help them get their parent’s home sold?
Easy answer- First we can provide a Staging Consultation, the same as we would if your home were occupied.
Remember- Staging isn’t just about moving furniture around.
The Consultation covers everything from curb appeal to updates and repairs that could place your vacant property on the shortlist for your Buyer.
What Else Can You Do?
1. Get your yard in order! Trim trees and bushes; replace those that are leggy or dead; add some color with flowers. If you can’t be there to maintain the lawn make sure the person you hire will.
2. Make sure that what they do see is clean! This is not the time to “sweep things under the rug.”
Don’t forget to remove hangers from the closets and any other items left in drawers and cabinets.
3. Look Down- Worn carpet or chipped tiles stand out like a sore thumb. If the carpet is worn, replace it.
4. Roll ‘em up! When I am viewing a vacant room and the first thing I see are those long cable cords curling out of the wall, it is distracting. Remove these or tuck them back in the wall!
5. Give them what they want! We’re blessed with beautiful weather the majority of the year. Make sure all of the windows are clean AND make sure that what your Buyers see is a beautifully maintained yard.
6. Light It Up! Unfortunately without tables and furniture in the house, there’s not a good place to place lamps. A single floor lamp standing in the corner of a room is like the last person waiting to get picked for the team.
~You can place a small lamp or 2 on the kitchen and bathroom counters for 
warm lighting.
~Check your overhead lighting to make sure all of the bulbs are in working order.
7. Repair or Update- Any deferred maintenance will be
in full view so bite the bullet and get it done.
You don’t have to break the bank with updates but fresh paint, new light fixtures, especially in the entry, and new bathroom fixtures are just some of the inexpensive updates you can do.
If you cannot Stage your vacant property with furniture and accessories consider doing the tips listed above.
Even better..... call and ask for a Home Staging Consultation for a more detailed report.
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