Many folks ask me about staging when I list their homes for sale. Since this is such a common question, I decided to touch on a few points in my blog. You don't necessarily need a professional stager if you follow some basic tips.
1) Put up all personal pictures of you and your family. The buyer needs to be able to picture themselves in your home.
2) Put up all bric-a-brac and leave your home looking clean and neat with minimal personal items.
3) If you have dogs or cats, do not let them stay in the house while it is being shown. Many buyers have allergies and do not like the idea of an animal in their potential new home.
4) Make sure your home smells clean. The sense of smell is one of the first impressions your home will make, so make it a good one. Leave plug-ins around the house if possible to remove any stale odors.
5) Do a thorough cleaning of your home prior to it being shown if possible. The neater and cleaner it looks, the better your chances of selling it.
Finally, if you still feel you need a professional stager to come in, I will help you as I have contacts in that area as well. If you have questions about this or any other topic on my blog, call or email me anytime...I would love to hear from you.
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