Staging FAQ: I Can’t Afford to Stage my Home. Any Suggestions?
Stagers run up against this road block all of the time and the bigger 
question is: Can you afford NOT to stage your home?
First of all, what exactly is staging? It’s not just about moving furniture around. Staging or home styling is more about making sure that a buyer can see all of the possibilities of your property. It’s making sure that the Condition of your property will not derail the sale or offering price.
So, what can you do if your budget for this is limited?
1. CLEAN
Yes, and I mean clean as if your favorite aunt called and was on her way to stay with you. Clean over, under and in between. Your property cannot be too clean.
2. REPAIR
Most buyers prefer homes in move-in ready condition. Many are lacking the time, funds, or desire to have to move into a house and begin repairing items. Remember- what the buyer perceives as “to do “ projects and the time and expense to complete these will affect the offering price.
3. UPDATE
If your budget allows update your builder basic light fixtures, paint, and add updated hardware on your doors and cabinets.
4. Make sure they can SEE the property.
Pack it up - move it out. Buyers want to see the property, not your things. They need to be able to see and feel the space.
~Most of us live with too much or too big.
~Edit furniture that is only there because you own it.
~Just because a surface is flat doesn’t mean you have to place something on it.
5. Don’t forget your exterior!
Yes… do all of the weeding, pressure cleaning, pruning, mulching, trimming, and planting that you’ve been meaning to do since you moved in.
Don’t look at it as spending money on a house you will be leaving…. but consider it a small investment in getting your property sold so that you can move on to your new home.
Call or email Room Service! Home Staging for our Home Staging Consultation BEFORE you list your house.
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