The Key Steps To Improving The Look of Your Home To Sell

According to NAR (the National Assn. of Realtors), 49% of real estate agents and brokers feel that staging positively impacts the attitude of the potential home buyer. Furthermore, 77% contend that the buyer has an easier time of visualizing what it would be like to live in a home that’s been staged. Here are some additional tips for staging your home:

Eliminate clutter – the most important task at hand when staging a home is cleaning it purging every bit of clutter. A clean home that’s free of clutter looks bigger and much more appealing. You might want to hire a professional to do a deep cleaning.

Give your home a light and bright feel – lighting is always an essential component of home staging as potential buyers want to see a home that is bright and well-lit. Be sure to open up all blinds and pull back all curtains.

Prioritize the most important rooms for staging first – this is the part that may cost a little money. You may want to consider Rental Furniture in Toronto on a short-term basis or removing some and putting it in storage. The living room is the most important room to stage followed by the master bedroom and the kitchen.

Strategically arrange your furniture after removing some of the old ones and renting newer pieces – pull chairs, couches, and occasional tables away from the walls. This is known as “floating” the furniture. Add an area rug and you’ve got a cozy, intimate space with lots of appeal.

Work on the “curb appeal” of your property – curb appeal refers to the appearance of your home’s exterior. When staging your home, this can be a deal-breaker or a deal-maker since potential buyers see this first. It will help you get buyers into the home.

Think about adding some little extras – some of the finishing touches might include a bowl of fruit on the dining room table or kitchen counter, flowers in vases, towels folded in the bathroom, etc. All of this adds a personalized look which might allure the buyers about how the space will look later on.

In the Greater Toronto Area, you can expect to pay between pay anywhere from $2,400 to $3,600 per month, if you have professionals staging your home. Just keep in mind that you may be required to sign a 3-month contract if you decide to hire professional home stagers. This means a total outlay of between $7,200 and $10,800 for that entire contract period. Just remember, staging your home makes it “showroom ready” and gives a potential home buyer with a reason to consider yours instead of another home.