Thrift shops or antique shops. If you have any of these in your area, you might consider asking to rent larger pieces of furniture. While you will not always be successful at this, if you find something that would fit your needs, it doesn’t hurt to ask. Instead of renting furniture, some experts suggest using cardboard furniture for a comparatively lower cost. You can dress it up as standard furniture without anyone necessarily seeing the difference. In fact, a lot of this furniture is durable enough to be sat upon, so it makes for a surprisingly good stand-in. Whichever furniture option you choose, make sure that it is indeed the best for your particular situation and that it will bring you the greatest return on investment by either helping sell the house more quickly than expected, or for a higher price.
AFFORDABLE OPTIONS
Let’s talk a bit about budget. When exploring staging options, it’s possible to become overwhelmed by the price tag of renting furniture. The great news is that by taking the time to re-evaluate and rearrange your current possessions, you will find that you may not have to rent much furniture at all. This can save you a fair bit of money. What else can save money and help make the sale? Here are a few tips: Re-establish boundaries. If your living room is also the playroom, the toys need to go into hibernation. No one enjoys seeing dolls and cars all over the floor. Do you golf in your hallway? Read in the restroom? Pack up the putting green and re-shelf those books. Polishing. Do a deep and thorough cleaning of every single room, and pay attention to the smallest details. When was the last time you polished the wood or washed the windows? It’s time to do
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