Top 10 Home Staging Tips

Staging, which can be often overlooked by home sellers, is a necessary part of the selling process. Home staging involves cleaning, decorating and de-cluttering your home. Your goal is to highlight your Southport NC home's best features and get potential buyers to picture a life in your home.

1. De-personalize your home by removing all family photos and memorabilia.
2. Set your dining room table and include a new, eye-catching centerpiece.
3. Only include 50% of what is usually in your closet to give the allusion it is larger and add bright lighting.
4. Clean your entire home from top to bottom.
5. Include lots of plants, greenery and fresh flowers throughout the house.
6. Use minimal window treatments to showcase the views outside and the natural lighting.
7. Make the house a comfortable temperature, which means turning on the heater or air conditioner as necessary.  68-70° F is usually comfortable for most people.
8. Make sure your home smells fresh and clean, especially if you normally have pets in the house.
9. Don’t neglect your patio or deck outside. Make sure it is clean and inviting.
10. Offer potential home buyers candy or fresh cookies to give them a feeling of warmth and comfort in your house.

You can do home staging yourself or you can invest in a professional home stager for around $1500 to $2500. Using a professional home stager can help you sell your home faster, and in such a competitive market it may be worth the extra cash. Whatever you decide, be sure you take the time to make your home presentable for potential home buyers.


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