If you are in the market to sell your home and move up to your next one, getting top dollar for your house should be one of your highest priorities. Did you know that by staging your home, you may be able to not only increase the amount of offers, but the eventual sale price of your home? According to a Realtor® study, staging helps potential buyers visualize themselves living in the home and makes them more willing to walk through it. However, professional staging can be expensive, and that might impact your bottom line. Read on to learn our top three budget-friendly staging tips, so you can get top dollar for your home without breaking the bank!
Hang Mirrors Strategically
These days, buyers are all about natural lighting. Unfortunately, even the brightest homes have dark corners and dreary hallways where light can’t reach. Adding a few strategically placed mirrors can help carry light through your home and even make your spaces look bigger. Hang mirrors across from a window to reflect light throughout the home. You can even incorporate mirrors into your décor, like as a part of a gallery wall. In addition, adding new mirrors over your bathroom vanities can help give your bathrooms a fresh look without having to spring for a renovation! Just make sure you throw open your curtains before showings, or all the impact of the mirrors will go to waste.
Create Mock Scenes
When a potential buyer walks through your home, it helps if they can instantly visualize themselves living there and doing everyday tasks. Set the stage for your buyers by dressing up your dining room table with place settings and fresh flowers, as if you were about to host a dinner party. Add a book or two on your coffee table beside a trendy coffee cup to entice them to imagine themselves reading a book with a cup of Joe on a Saturday morning.
Show Off Your Storage
Storage space is a huge selling point for today’s buyers, so you want to make sure that your home’s storage is at top of mind. To make sure your storage space looks its best, take the time to clear your closets of clutter, and keep everything neat and tidy. If you have a hall closet, hang just a few coats to show off the storage potential without making things look jam packed. The key is to let buyers visualize their own things in the storage spaces, not show off just how much you can pack in there. Bonus—you can take this opportunity to start packing up your things for your upcoming move once your home sells.
With these staging tips, you could get the best price for your home without breaking the bank! If you’re in the market to move up to a new home, the NC Home Advantage Mortgage™ with down payment assistance can also help you stay within your budget! Learn more at www.nchfa.com/home-buyers.
