Small upgrades and decorative enhancements may seem like a waste of time when you want to sell your house quickly, but one of the biggest mistakes is not making the necessary advance preparation. Consider the following profitable tips before putting your home on the market.
Create a Model Home Feel
New home builders sell a lifestyle, not just a house. You should do the same. Remove personal items, including family photos, religious or political decor, and anything that shows how you lived in the home. Use well-chosen furniture, art, and accessories to create a clean, inviting space. Select pieces with the right size and scale for each room to enhance its flow and appeal. A professionally styled home helps buyers envision themselves living there.
Boost Curb Appeal
Walk across the street and look at your home through a buyer’s eyes. Is it inviting or are there distractions? First impressions start at the front door. Check the door, hardware, and landscaping. Fix anything that may signal neglect or hidden issues. A polished exterior sets the tone for a positive showing and helps buyers feel confident in making an offer.
Declutter Every Space
Clutter makes spaces feel smaller and distracting. Clear counters, tables, and surfaces. Store kitchen appliances and miscellaneous items in cabinets. Organize closets, cabinets, and storage areas. Remove non-essential items and pack them away. This creates a clean, spacious feel and allows buyers to focus on the home itself.
Flooring Matters
Check your flooring for wear or damage. Old or dirty carpet can make a home feel neglected. Buyers notice flooring immediately. Consider professional cleaning or affordable replacements. Avoid offering credits for new flooring—buyers often submit lower offers if they have to plan the work themselves. Great-looking floors can increase your sale price.
Choose Neutral Sophistication
Bold colors can distract buyers. Instead, choose mid-tone neutrals like taupe or greige. These create a sophisticated backdrop and allow pops of color through furniture and accessories. Neutral tones appeal to a broader audience and help buyers connect emotionally with the home.
Eliminate Odors
Avoid masking odors with candles or air fresheners. Instead, remove the source of any smell. Clean carpets, mop floors, and maintain pet areas. Ask a trusted friend to provide honest feedback on any lingering odors. A fresh-smelling home improves the buyer experience.
Professional Home Staging
Empty homes often sit on the market. Buyers struggle to visualize space and layout, which can reduce offers or prolong selling time. Working with a professional home stager brings life to your property and helps buyers form an emotional connection. At Staged To Sell, we provide full home staging packages that stage every inch of your property to rival any model home.
At Staged to Sell, we want our clients and Home Selling Partners to have every advantage in getting their homes sold fast and for the most profit. One way we contribute to the success of our clients is to offer them Full Home Staging packages. Rather than just placing a few furniture pieces in the main living areas, we literally stage every inch of a property to rival any model home. Click here to see before and after pictures of some of our projects showing the impact we have made for our clients.
