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How to stage a home for sale on a budget
These tips on staging a home for sale will help you rake in the buyers, even in the slowest of real estate markets.
26 June 2024
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To attract buyers, start with street appeal by water blasting the exterior and refreshing the front door.
Focus on kitchens and bathrooms: declutter benches, deep clean, and add spa-like touches. Depersonalise your space by removing family photos and clearing clutter to make rooms feel larger.
Appeal to the senses with fresh flowers and pleasant scents. Add finishing touches like good lighting and luxurious bedding to create a welcoming atmosphere that helps buyers envision themselves living there.
First impressions count – start with street appeal
The big-ticket items – give the kitchen and bathroom a facelift
Create a blank canvas – you want the buyer to see themselves living there
Meticulous cleaning and a lack of clutter will allow the architectural highlights to shine. Image: John Williams
Form and function – making your spaces work for you
Appeal to the senses
Appeal to the senses. Adding flowers, plants, or a scented candle is always a lovely touch when staging a home for sale. Image: John Williams
Finishing touches – it’s the finer details that count
Enlist the professionals for luxury staging: How much does it cost to stage your home for sale?
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