inside and outside your house. The least costly bits are maximizing your space by moving objects around and cleaning/clearing your house out. Rearranging existing furniture, cleaning the house, as well as the rooftop, are some of the simple steps involved in this process. An important part of staging is choosing new accessories and furniture to dress up your newfound space, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Your worn-out couch and easy chair imprinted with your television viewing hours are not the best home-selling features. A survey showed that 90% of home buyers in the U.S. first search for houses on the Internet. So, when you’re listing a house, the photos need to be captivating to the buyers. According to the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), properties that are well-staged professionally and look more appealing spend about 75% less time on the market. They are most viewed by buyers as “well-maintained” and “must-see” houses and are subsequently sold at a higher price.
BASIC RULES FOR HOME STAGING
The most important aspect of staging your home lies in removing all distractions that could prevent the home shopper from imagining themselves living in each space of your house. “Sparkling,” “pristine,” and “just like new” should describe the condition of your house. It shouldn’t be 10 years since the outsides of the second-floor windows were washed. Floors must look brand new. This is often achievable (and only feasible) by employing a cleaning crew’s services. Your windows, chimneys, shutters, and other places should be professionally cleaned both outside and inside the home. Fix or replace broken or worn-out items. A cracked tile or a dripping faucet will send the wrong impression to prospective buyers (that the home has been neglected). Replacing or getting
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