Staging Your Home to Sell: A Guide

Staging prepares your home to be seen at its best by potential buyers. It can help your property sell faster and it could add value. 

With over 200 years of experience, we have a proven track record of achieving excellent results for our clients. Showcasing your property in the best light possible will help maximise its value and some staging can significantly increase your chances of a quick sale. 

Here's how to get started:

1. Declutter & Deep Clean:

Minimalism is Key: This doesn’t necessarily mean hiring a skip. Strike a balance between emphasising the fantastic living space on offer and allowing some touches that show your house is a home. 
Sparkling Clean: A deep clean is essential, your property needs to sparkle. Don't forget those often overlooked areas like grout, windows and appliances.
Banish Odours: Eliminate pet smells, cooking odours and cigarette smoke. Air out the house regularly and use air fresheners sparingly, maybe consider investing in some room diffusers.

2. Enhance Curb Appeal:

First Impressions Count: A well maintained exterior is crucial. Mow the lawn, trim bushes and weed the garden. 
Front Door Appeal: A fresh coat of paint on the front door can make a big difference.

3. Neutralise & Brighten:

Neutral Colours: Paint walls in neutral tones like white, light grey or beige to appeal to a wider range of buyers by presenting a 'blank canvas' to potential buyers.  
Let the Light In: Open curtains and blinds to maximise natural light.
Before viewings: Consider adding fresh flowers, a bowl of fruit or fresh towels to enhance the ambience.

4. Kitchen & Bathroom Focus:

Kitchen Updates: Even minor updates like resurfacing countertops can significantly improve the kitchen's appeal. Kitchens are important, more often than not, a kitchen is worth more per square foot than any other room.
Bathroom Bliss: Ensure bathrooms are spotless with fresh towels and sparkling fixtures.

5. Consider Upgrades:

Address DIY Jobs: Look for the little flaws you don’t see any more: perhaps an old picture-frame hole in the hall wall, a broken tile, or a well-worn patch of carpet. Maybe ask a friend to come and cast a critical eye over your home.  

6. Let the Experts Handle Viewings:

Trust Your Agent: Allow your estate agent to handle viewings and answer questions.
Step Out: Leave the house during viewings to allow potential buyers to explore freely.

These are just a few tips we tend to give to sellers ahead of marketing their property to increase buyer interest and present their home in the best light possible.  If you need more bespoke advice, we would be delighted to help, contact your nearest branch.