improvements and repairs to improve the overall look and functionality. These will be discussed more in the following chapters. A word about painting: If you haven’t painted your house in the last year, consider doing the entire interior right now. If you have painted it, you still might want to repaint. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for home staging, and buyers’ first impressions. Just remember to stick with more neutral colors. The final element of staging involves strategic placement of furniture, furnishings, and décor. Remember, more is less. Keep it simple and neat, as well as neutral and depersonalized. You want interested buyers to be able to picture themselves living there. Place minimal furniture in small spaces to allow them to look more spacious. A well-maintained rug, a simple desk, and chair in a small room can create stunning appeal as an office space, rather than crowding it with too much furniture. Strategically placed mirrors can give the illusion of larger, more spacious rooms. Another tip for home staging: Create some visual interest using some creativity rather than “more stuff.” For example, set the dining room table with some elegant dishes to create the idea of a simple dinner party. A simple vase of flowers (keep them fresh) can be a nice touch. Let’s move on to some additional easy and cost-friendly ideas that can help improve the look and functionality of your home, helping to increase your chances of selling your home instead of it expiring on the market.
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