How the Home Staging Process Works

In today’s competitive real estate market, it’s more important than ever to go the extra mile to make your home appear as attractive as possible. If you’re selling your home, just putting up a “For Sale by Owner” sign in front of your home and hoping to find a buyer probably won’t be enough. That’s where home staging comes in. Read on to learn what home staging entails, how it works, and why it’s worth the investment. 

What Is Home Staging?

Home staging is the process of preparing a home for a potential buyer. Typically, it entails bringing in furniture, decorating the space, decluttering, undertaking minor renovations, and stripping back any personalization with the intent of showcasing a home for sale. The goal of staging a home is to increase its appeal to the highest number of prospective buyers so that you can maximize the dollar amount of offers.

How Does The Staging Process Work?

If you work with a professional home staging company, a team of experts will come in and evaluate the main rooms of the home and suggest layouts that will create the best first impression for prospective buyers. The home stagers will evaluate your home inside and outside, determine its marketability, and advise you on what should be done to make it appealing to potential buyers. If the home is vacant, they will bring furniture in and arrange it to make the space look its best. Home staging also involves prepping the house’s exterior and outdoor spaces to set the tone of the whole property and create a good first impression.

Let’s look at what’s involved in the home staging process, room by room.

Living Room

  • Add furniture that fits the space and remove unnecessary pieces of furniture that may make the space look cluttered  
  • Strategically place mirrors in the living room to make the space seem larger and brighter
  • Add house plants and warm touches like candles, throw pillows, and coffee table books. This helps to create a more inviting atmosphere
  • Hang neutral-colored curtains and ensure they are as close to the ceiling as possible to make windows appear larger
  • Remove any photos, artwork, décor, and personal touches that could cause unnecessary distractions.
  • Remove any stuff that may make the space look cramped
  • Use a combination of natural light and light fixtures to set the mood and make your living room cozy

Dining Room

  • Hang neutral-colored curtains, open blinds, and enhance the lighting
  • Declutter the space and keep things simple
  • Incorporate a statement piece, such as a sculpture or a large vase with flowers
  • Arrange chairs to accommodate foot traffic
  • Set the table

Kitchen

  • Thoroughly clean all the surfaces, including the counter, backsplash, floors, and appliances
  • Organize your cabinets and pantry
  • Update kitchen lighting
  • Remove as much clutter as possible
  • Add a fresh coat of paint to cabinets and replace any hardware, knobs, and faucets that may not be in the best condition
  • Stack cookbooks
  • Bring in some colorful accents that make sense in the kitchen
  • Fix any leaks around the kitchen

Bedroom

  • Create a focal point, such as by adding wallpaper and placing essential furniture pieces beside the bed
  • Declutter the closets and bookshelves
  • Pull the bed away from the wall—this makes the room feel luxurious and balanced
  • Strategically place area rugs to create the illusion of a larger room—rugs and floor accessories are a great way to bring texture into your bedroom and make it feel cozy
  • Paint the walls a neutral color
  • Dress the bed in style
  • Remove personal décor and photos
  • Add extra pillows and throw blankets to the bed

Bathroom

  • Ensure impeccable cleanliness
  • Keep décor to a minimum
  • Replace the faucets, showerheads, bathtubs, and the toilet if they’re old
  • Hang a mirror where it will reflect light and create the illusion of more space
  • Roll your towels for an elegant look—they should be in a neutral color
  • Invest in minor upgrades like repainting the space, refinishing the tub, fixing bathroom exhaust vents, and replacing peeling caulk
  • Add a new bath mat to the floor in front of your tub or shower
  • Enhance lighting—replace outdated sconces, install soft-white bulbs, and add mood lighting

Outside

  • Trim the trees and bushes
  • Prune back overgrown landscaping
  • Pressure wash outdoor surfaces such as the deck, patio, pool area, and the exterior of the house
  • Give your home’s exterior a fresh paint job

Your home’s curb appeal is the first thing potential buyers see when they drive up to the property. Therefore, it’s important to go the extra mile to make your exterior and outdoor spaces as appealing as possible. 

Hire a Professional Home Staging Company

If you’re looking to list your home for sale, you should invest in home staging and present your home in the best light. Look for a professional home staging company and let them help you show off your home in the best possible way.

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Staged homes by Decorian Group frequently sell faster and for higher prices than unstaged homes. Contact Samira now!

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