How to Stage Your Home for Sale

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Staging Tips to Sell Your Home

When you're selling your home, first impressions matter. That's why it's important to stage your home to look its best for potential buyers. Home staging prepares your home for sale by making minor cosmetic changes and decluttering to create a warm and inviting space.

Staging your home can help you sell your home faster and for more money. According to the National Association of Realtors, staged homes sell 88% faster than unstaged homes and for an average of 17% more money.

How to stage your home on a budget?

1. Declutter and depersonalize. The first step in staging your home is to declutter and depersonalize. This means eliminating any excess furniture, personal belongings, and clutter. You want potential buyers to be able to imagine themselves living in your home, so it's important to remove any personal items that could distract them.

2. Clean and repair. Once you've decluttered, give your home a deep clean. This includes cleaning the floors, walls, windows, and countertops. You may also want to make minor repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets or patching wall holes.

3. Update your décor. If your décor is outdated or damaged, you may want to update it. This could involve painting the walls, replacing the light fixtures, or buying new furniture. You want to create a space that is both stylish and inviting.

4. Staging your outdoor space. Don't forget to stage your outdoor space as well. This means mowing the lawn, weeding, and adding potted plants or flowers. You want your outdoor space to look just as inviting as your indoor space.

5. Get professional help. If you're unsure how to stage your home yourself, you can hire a professional home stager. 

What are the benefits of staging your home for sale?

  • Sell your home faster: Staged homes sell on average 88% faster than unstaged homes.

  • Get a higher price for your home: Staged homes sell for an average of 17% more money than unstaged homes.

  • Make a good first impression on potential buyers: Staging helps to create a warm and inviting space that potential buyers can imagine themselves living in.

  • Stand out from the competition: In a competitive market, staging can help your home stand out from the crowd.

DIY home staging vs. hiring a professional

If you're comfortable decluttering, cleaning, and making minor repairs, you can stage your home yourself. However, if you don't have the time or energy, or if you're not sure how to stage your home effectively, you may want to consider hiring a professional home stager.

Professional home stagers have the experience and expertise to help you stage your home in a way that will appeal to potential buyers. They can also help you to find and purchase furniture, décor, and accessories on a budget.

Whether you stage your home yourself or hire a professional, staging is a great way to increase your chances of selling your home quickly and for more money.

If you're considering selling your home, I can help you determine if staging is right for you and can help you connect with a qualified home stager. Contact me today at 703-346-2776 or Dan@Greetingsvirginia.com.

Dan Rochon

Dan Rochon is an Associate Broker in VA, Broker in MD; Owner of Rochon Investments, LLC; Owner and Co-founder of www.GreetingsVirginia.com and Owner of other Joint Ventures as well as a real estate principles instructor at Moseley Real Estate Schools.

As a real estate sales agent, Dan and his team are consistently top producers in their marketplace and provide solutions for their clients. Through their investing company, Dan and Traci Rochon have been investing in residential and commercial real estate ventures for more than the past decade.

Dan and his wife Traci are frequent speakers and are often quoted in media stories about the current real estate market. The Rochon's have been featured on The Nightly News with Brian Williams, The Today Show, CNBC, The Washington Post, The Washington Examiner, WTOP News, Voted as The Best of DC Real Estate Agent in the Washington City Paper Readers Poll, and more...