Stage Your Home to Sell It – Even When You Live In It!

When a home is vacant, home staging helps buyers envision the potential of the home, furniture arrangement and aspirational dreams.

If you’re selling your home, but still live in it, you may think that staging is unnecessary. You’ve already got furniture so why bother? Here are 3 reasons why you need a staging expert when listing your occupied home.

1.     Decluttering.

This is on every seller’s must-do list because it is important. A staging expert will help you concentrate on the areas that have the most impact. Also, let’s face it - we don’t always see the “clutter” because it’s just part of everyday living in our space. The stager will find it all!

2.     Furniture optimization.

The furniture in your home is likely positioned for comfort and to your liking. The stager will move the furniture around to optimize the space and make the photos tell the story. This might mean some editing (large furniture might need to move out) and some additions (a dining table that is right-sized for the room).

3.     Highlight the features, minimize the challenges.

Whether the home is vacant or occupied, a stager is an expert at highlighting the room’s features and also minimizing challenges with small or awkward spaces. Think of them as a stylist for your home décor.

Home buyers shop with their eyes. Even though the buyer isn’t buying your furniture or décor, they are looking to see themselves in the space. Hiring a home stager to help style your space is a smart investment.