HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR HOME NEEDS STAGING?
POV: You've spent months or even years meticulously decorating your home, and it finally feels "finished." You're aware that it's standard practice when selling your home to remove personal items like family photos, but how do you know if you need professional staging?
The truth is, nearly every home—even the most beautiful ones—can benefit from some degree of staging before being listed!
Don’t take it personally, this isn't a critique of your decor choices! The purpose of home staging is different from that of interior design. While an interior designer may work to reflect your personality in your home's decor, a professional stager aims to transform your home into a blank canvas full of possibilities for prospective buyers.
It might seem counterintuitive, but making your space feel a little less like “home” can help buyers envision it as their own. This is where enlisting the help of an objective third party—such as your realtor or a recommended home staging professional—becomes crucial.
Staging can range from painting and replacing furniture to light decluttering and minor accessorizing. A quick walk-through of your home can help determine the specific color combinations and smart layouts that will make your home feel more spacious, functional, and inviting. From there, you’ll receive a detailed list of what should stay, what should go, and what should be replaced if possible. Whether you have kids, pets, or a home office, all these factors can be accommodated.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but by making a couple adjustments you can not only enhance the appeal of your home but also increase its marketability, helping potential buyers see it as their future residence. Even if your home feels perfect to you, a little professional staging can go a long way in making it perfect for someone else too.
Thinking of selling? Reach out to schedule a complimentary staging consultation!
Claire has a keen interest in investment properties and looks forward to continuing to help her clients build their real estate investment portfolios.
