• Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Policy
  • Guest Post
  • Archive

One Cent At A Time

A Personal finance blog to get rich

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Beautiful Life
  • Becoming Rich
  • Beginners Guide
  • Extra Income
  • Productivity
  • Saving Money

Simple Home Staging Strategies for a Quick Sale

March 18, 2016 1 Comment

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email

Most of us know that first impressions count in many situations, and it is true when it comes to finding a buyer and selling your home quickly, for the right price.

Professional firms are regularly handling property sales for their clients and if you want to successfully sell your home and move on up the property ladder, presenting it in the best possible light, is an excellent strategy.

Buying into their dream

There are a number of things that might send the right signals to a buyer that found the house they want, but with most of us, it is a case of buying into a dream, and if your home offers them the chance to realize this dream, they are going to do all they can to buy it.

First impressions count for a lot when it comes to selling your home and this is why using some home staging tactics can pay dividends as it allows prospective purchasers to visualize a lifestyle that they might be trying to buy into.

Home staging gives you a competitive advantage and whether it is used to accentuate how much space you have, or to highlight some period features, it is going to greatly improve your odds of finding a willing buyer.

Clear the clutter

If there are two things in particular that you should consider doing when preparing your home for sale, it is to clear the clutter and depersonalize it as best you can, so that the buyer is presented with the chance to see how they might live there, not how you live there.

If you have too much furniture around in each room and lots of personal mementos, it can often feel like you are intruding on someone’s personal space when you go around on a viewing.

Work on going around each room with a home staging consultant or if you have an eye for these things, do it yourself but with an honest appraisal in mind, so that you can see your space how others might see it, and then think about how they might want to see that space.

Color scheme

Nothing wrong with having a liking for bold and vibrant color schemes, but this is a personal choice and as you are trying to offer buyers a blank canvas where they can apply their own style and ideas to your home, it is better to neutralize your choice of decoration.

Calming and neutral colors are always going to work well, as they create an inviting and relaxed atmosphere and feel, so try to achieve this look and make some changes where necessary, despite the fact that it might not be your first choice if you were staying.

Tips for staging

Think about using furniture which is not too tall or dominating and don’t miss the trick with fresh flowers either.

It might be a cliche with the aroma of coffee and fresh flowers around the house, but it does actually work.

Think about your target market and try to tailor your home to meet their expectations, such as dressing up all the bedrooms, if you are trying to attract a buyer with a growing family, who will want to see a kid’s room and not a storage space.

First impressions count, so work on getting it right with some creative home staging.

About the author: Maddison Talbot has worked in real estate for many years and has most recently become a real estate consultant. You can read her articles on personal finance and property focused blogs where she shares her knowledge.

LIKE THIS POST?
I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information )
Join our community of 8000+ subscribers to increase your net worth and build wealth
We hate spam. Your email address will not be sold or shared with anyone else.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email
The tool that changed the way I manage my personal finance - Personal Capital, The Best Free Personal Finance Tool

Want to start a WordPress blog now? The onecentatatime.com blog is hosted by Siteground Web Hosting. For only $3.95 a month, Siteground can help you set up and host your website/blog quickly and easily.

About the Blogger Hi I am SB, a personal finance enthusiast with a career in software development. I am an immigrant to the USA since 2005, after being born and brought up in India. This 40 something technocrat lives and breathes personal finance whenever he gets time from the day job, job as a husband and a dad

Some links on this page may be affiliate links, if you make a purchase following the links, I may earn a commission. Read affiliate disclosure here
« 10 Things Successful Forex Traders Do
How to Motivate Yourself to Go Over Your Finances Regularly »

Comments

  1. Ramona says

    March 20, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    A lot can be achieved with a simple CLEANING and decluttering job. And so many people won’t bother with this, but it’s essential for the home to look inviting and clear of all the junk.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.



Create your own blog in 20 minutes and $20

Personal Capital, a free tool to change your financial health today

101 Cents at a Time

101 Ways to Earn Extra Money on the Side
201 Frugal and Perfect Birthday Gifts
101 Ways to Save Money Everyday
101 Ways to be Better and Successful at Work
101 Ways to Save Environment and Energy
101 Frugal and Romantic Anniversary Ideas
101 Low-Cost Men's Fashion Ideas
101 Personal Finance Tips
101 Ways to Reuse Household Stuff
101 Things to Do, When Nothing to Do
101 College Graduation Gift Ideas
100 Tips for Ecommerce Startup
101 Ways to Enjoy Indoor During Winter

Popular Posts

Quick Cash - How to make $100 legally, in a day
Living well on less than $10,000 a Year
Top survey sites for side income
What to do when auto repair goes wrong
Where should I invest my money now?
20 Ways to be productive and happy at work
51 Ways to get out of debt
Be a better person in 15 days, 15 ways
Income ideas for retirees and senior citizens
51 side jobs for college students
Urgently need a large amount of money?
Should I buy or should I rent?
Best Personal loan providers
25 Ways to save environment
25 DIY car repairs to save money
How to decorate office cubicle
How to show your wife you care
50 Financial Rules for Success
51 Frugal weekend family activity ideas
Become Rich By Saving 1 Hour Of Daily Wage
How much do I need to save for retirement?
How to negotiate your salary

Follow us on FaceBook

About Author

SB

Blogger by choice and IT manager by profession. Finance is my passion and gardening is my greatest satisfaction. Born in India, settled in US, Husband and a father. I created this blog in 2011 with a vision to help others. Thanks for your patronage. More info on my "about" page.

View all posts


Subscribe

Join our community of 5000+ subscribers to increase net worth and build wealth

Advertisements

The Tuttle Twins coupon code

Personal Stories

How I got a new HP computer replaced
Was COVID circulating in USA in fall of 2019?
How my credit score went up 800+
Why I didn’t invest in Bitcoins
How I controlled impulses to buy things
Why this blog is named One Cent at a Time

Subscribe via Email

Site Disclaimer

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in this web site are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Read full Affiliate disclosure


One Cent at a Time is published by SB. The opinions expressed herein by him are his own and not those of his employer or anyone else. All content on One Cent at a Time is for entertainment purposes only. By reading this blog, you agree that SB and/or One Cent at a Time is not responsible for any actions taken after reading this blog. For the full disclaimer, click here .

Major Media Mention

One Cent at a Time Media Appearances

Copyright © 2021 One Cent At A Time · Designed by Nuts and Bolts Media
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.