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Are you looking to sell your home and want to make sure it looks its absolute best for potential buyers? Home staging is the key to creating that “buyer appeal” that can help your home stand out in a crowded market. In this post, we’ll give you ten top tips for staging your home on a budget that are sure to have an impact on potential buyers and help you get the best possible price for your property.

1. Declutter your home – Start by freeing up as much surface space as possible, especially in the kitchen. Storage units and containers are a great option if you need more space. Remember, you want buyers to think your home has ample space for all their belongings.
2. De-personalize your space – Put away family portraits and replace them with more neutral art. You want potential buyers to imagine themselves living in the home, not feel like they’re intruding on your personal space.
3. Clean, clean, clean – Make sure your home is clutter and odor-free, especially if you have pets. A clean and well-maintained home is essential to creating that “buyer appeal.”
4. Let in the light – Take advantage of your home’s natural light by opening all curtains and blinds when showing your home. Add fixtures where necessary, and turn on all the lights for showings. This makes your home appear brighter and more inviting.
5. Freshen up your paint – A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference in brightening a room, making it look bigger, and giving an overall appearance of a well-kept home.
6. Rework your room layouts – Arrange your rooms to look their best, not for practicality’s sake. For example, whether the TV placement is viewable from different furnishings doesn’t matter for selling purposes because no one is watching TV while viewing the home.
7. Get rid of stained rugs and furniture – Replace them or buy inexpensive rugs and place them on top of the existing rug. Stained items give an overall bad feeling to prospective buyers and make a home look beaten up.
8. Stage your front yard – Make a good first impression by weeding the path leading to the front door or investing in some lovely front yard flower bed ideas. Clean any windows you can, especially the one at the front of the property.
9. Maximize your outside space – Assess what needs to be done to make your outside space as presentable as possible. Just like with the front of the property, a well-maintained outside space can make a big difference.
10. Keep your style cohesive – Your home will look best if the interior complements the home’s age, architecture, and style. Having a cohesive look throughout the home can also make it look bigger.

By following these ten tips, you can stage your home on a budget and create that “buyer appeal” that will make your home stand out in a crowded market. And remember, staging your home can help you sell it faster and for the highest possible profit. So what are you waiting for? Contact me, Ani Palaus, your local real estate agent, and let me help you get the best possible price for your home!