Whenever you are selling a home, whether one you have lived in, or one that you bought to make a profit, it is important that you present the residence in the best possible manner, so that it sells the quickest. You want potential buyers to feel come in and feel comfortable, invited, and be able to have immediate ideas of why they want the home they are looking at. Cold empty rooms, echoing hallways, and dull colors often deter people away. Because these homes are harder to sell, many real estate agents shy away from showing these homes.
Often times rather than lowering the listing price, just spending a few extra dollars here and there can sell a home faster. If you plan ahead, know when there will be an open house to view the property, you can rent furniture for just a few days to give it that extra zing.
If you are a property flipper, you may want to consider buying furniture from a second hand store or yard sale that can be used over and over. This saves money over renting, and there is no search to find the right things. Try to purchase matching furniture whenever possible, and don't buy things that don't fit the home you are selling.
Your real estate agent is a really good source for information on staging a home for resale, and can make suggestions that are quite useful. There are professional staging services that can come in and assess the home, tell you what is needed, what color of paint should be used in which rooms, how to arrange things in the best way, etc. Many of these companies can even provide their own people to come in and make changes that are needed.
Staging the inside of the property isn't the only area where staging can be done. The outside of the home is the first thing buyers see when the approach the door. Garages that are repainted, doors fixed or replaced not only help to sell the house, but can also raise its value.
If the property is presented as a family dwelling, then it may be a good idea to stage the exterior to look more child or pet friendly. Setting up a small cheap playground, a few well placed toys, are all good ideas. Buying a cheap kennel or a dog house could make pet owners say things like; "look, even Fluffy will have his own home." This will draw people in, and make them feel themselves living there.
Talking to your local real estate agent could be helpful when thinking of staging ideas, or there is tons of advice and tips online. Your agent will be able to suggest certain improvements, or at the least be able to connect you with a professional staging service. No matter who does the staging, whether yourself or a professional, putting in the effort will give your home warmth and life and it will also help you sell your home quicker.
Often times rather than lowering the listing price, just spending a few extra dollars here and there can sell a home faster. If you plan ahead, know when there will be an open house to view the property, you can rent furniture for just a few days to give it that extra zing.
If you are a property flipper, you may want to consider buying furniture from a second hand store or yard sale that can be used over and over. This saves money over renting, and there is no search to find the right things. Try to purchase matching furniture whenever possible, and don't buy things that don't fit the home you are selling.
Your real estate agent is a really good source for information on staging a home for resale, and can make suggestions that are quite useful. There are professional staging services that can come in and assess the home, tell you what is needed, what color of paint should be used in which rooms, how to arrange things in the best way, etc. Many of these companies can even provide their own people to come in and make changes that are needed.
Staging the inside of the property isn't the only area where staging can be done. The outside of the home is the first thing buyers see when the approach the door. Garages that are repainted, doors fixed or replaced not only help to sell the house, but can also raise its value.
If the property is presented as a family dwelling, then it may be a good idea to stage the exterior to look more child or pet friendly. Setting up a small cheap playground, a few well placed toys, are all good ideas. Buying a cheap kennel or a dog house could make pet owners say things like; "look, even Fluffy will have his own home." This will draw people in, and make them feel themselves living there.
Talking to your local real estate agent could be helpful when thinking of staging ideas, or there is tons of advice and tips online. Your agent will be able to suggest certain improvements, or at the least be able to connect you with a professional staging service. No matter who does the staging, whether yourself or a professional, putting in the effort will give your home warmth and life and it will also help you sell your home quicker.
About the Author:
Jodi Lampert is an Accredited Staging Professional along with the proud owner of Home Spaces Staged, and she knows the differences between living in a home and selling a home. Learn about the information Jodi has on selling a house quickly and the home staging services she provides.
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