Want to sell your home faster and make more money on the sale of your home? Sometimes it’s all in the presentation and it just boils down to how you stage it. Ever heard the saying, “Paper and paint make it what it ain’t”? The idea behind that thought is that you can make your home look a lot better for very little money, gaining a greater return on your investment; and the same holds true for home staging.

Here are some tips to help you effectively stage your home for sale…

First things first! First impressions are lasting and that is exactly what potential home buyers will get at the entrance of your home. So, weed the gardens beside your front door and the walkway leading up to it. Make sure the door itself is clean and doesn’t appear weathered. Adding pots filled with pretty flowers flanking your doorway is a nice touch too.

You would be amazed at how much curb appeal matters. So clean up your yard – front and back. Weeding, trimming plants and trees, raking and mulching should do the trick.

Inside, your home should be clean and free of clutter. A clean house presents the appearance of a well-maintained home; and, let’s face it, a house that is sparkling just looks better!

A fresh coat of paint can also do wonders for home staging. You don’t want to turn prospective buyers off with any bold color choices, so repainting in neutral colors can make all the difference.

You can also make small rooms look bigger with the curtains or rugs you choose. Longer curtains hung higher can help make a room appear larger, as will a smaller area rug under larger pieces of furniture. Just make certain that the rug is large enough for the furniture legs to fit on it or the room layout may appear disjointed.
Plus, if you want to knock it out of the park, bake some bread or cookies before your next home showing. Your home will seem so inviting that potential buyers may not want to leave!