Even in a sellers’ market, there are some ways you can improve your chances of increasing the number of offers and selling your home for the best value.
Check out these expert tips for staging your home to help make the best first impression possible:
1. Clean and Declutter
Clean, clean, and clean some more! While you might not be able to stage each room in your home, it is vital to ensure that each space is cleaned and decluttered. Especially ensure that counters, carpets, flooring, and appliances are spotless! This not only signals pride of ownership, but it helps display the potential of the spaces to buyers.
2. Depersonalize
While you’re working through and cleaning your spaces, make sure to depersonalize along the way. Ideally, any family photos, kids’ drawings, etc., should be removed or replaced with more general photography to better appeal to potential buyers.
3. Focus on Key Spaces
The primary areas in your home are your living room, kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom. If you are not able to get to each room, these are the ones you should focus on to ensure your home is represented as best as possible.
4. Consider a Fresh Coat
Did you know? According to a RE/MAX Canada Renovation Investment Report, 36% of buyers prefer a fresh coat of paint! This can go a long way to making your home look new and revitalized.
5. Boost Curb Appeal
While you're staging your home, don't forget about curb appeal! The exterior of your home is just as important as the interior - if not MORE important for first impressions. A good place to start would be renting a power washer to scrub down your driveway and exterior walls.