Getting some expert home staging tips is vital for home sellers who are incredibly interested in staging their property for sale, but simply do not know how to go about doing it. This is especially true for sellers who decide not to hire a full service home stager and would prefer to do the work themselves. This DIY approach can be a challenge, but is certainly very doable, with a bit of guidance and some quality home staging information. Doing everything yourself is also a great way to save quite a bit of money, since sweat equity home staging can be very cheap, but also greatly effective.
This resource section contains a great number of tips and trade secrets that will enhance your home and help it to sell. Consider these expert tips to be a gift. I want you to be successful in your staging efforts, so please take advantage of this free knowledge to get the job done right.
Home Staging Tips on Budgeting
Home staging can be done by anyone, but do-it-yourselfers are warned not to spend too much money, unless they are completely sure of what they are doing. It would be such a waste to invest $2000 in DIY staging, just to be disappointed with the results. In the end, a professional stager would have been a better investment.
Most DIYers want to complete their staging for $500 to $1000, which is very easily accomplished in many instances. However, it takes some time, effort, knowledge and lots of sweat equity, in order to attain expert results without actually hiring a professional.
If you really like DIY projects and simply need some direction and guidance, then the best solution is to hire a property staging consultant to assist you in planning everything that needs to be done and then actually performing the work yourself. This approach is the best way to both save money and create the perfect aesthetic. It is the ideal compromise solution and should only cost a few hundred dollars more than complete DIY home staging.
FYI: Once you place a property up for sale, there should be no smoking in saleable real estate.
Practical Home Staging Tips
You should pay attention to every detail of the home, but if the budget is a real factor, then you might have to pick and choose your projects carefully:
Staging with paint is a very cheap and highly effective technique, since it is all labor and requires no substantial investment.
Interior lighting is also easy to upgrade and can be as simple a installing the ideal size and wattage bulbs for a cheap fix.
Home staging with window treatments can be done very inexpensively and can really brighten up a home, making it very appealing to prospective buyers.
You should always remember the main goals of staging a property:
Staging improves the of the look, feel and flow entire property.
Staging provides a pleasant neutral palate of colors which will draw the eye of a large pool of buyers. Read more about neutralizing the decor in your home.
Staging creates a sense of balanced proportion, which typically means getting rid of things, rather than buying more.
Furniture placement is just as important as the style, size and color of items. If you are utilizing flooring textiles, then you must read my tutorial on proper, safe and beautiful rug placement, as well.
De-personalize your style and taste from your home. Make a buyer see themselves living in your home, not you.
Declutter and organize everything for best results.
Experiment with a variety of home staging techniques if you are unsure which look best suits your property.
Learn how to define an interior focal point to easily promote the beauty and functionality of any room.
Be certain to define each room for a specific purpose in order to wow buyers with the functionality of the home.
Before you actually perform any staging, make sure that your space planning is correct to avoid costly mistakes!
Home Staging Tips and Advice
As an experienced New York home stager, I work in a very busy and diverse environment. There is never a shortage of home owners looking for home staging advice and practical staging strategies. I do my best to help out as many people as possible, by providing them with lots of free information and even personalized guidance. Here is what I tell most people who inquire about utilizing easy home staging and easy home repairs to improve the apparent value of a property:
Concentrate on the entrance, kitchen, baths and master bedroom/suite. Make sure the front of your home looks terrific, as a positive first impression is crucial. Finally, invest lots of time into cleaning, since this can make the biggest difference in potential buyer opinion and is free to do.
Please read some more of my best home staging ideas and some info about learning home staging basics.
Read more about the home staging tools you will need to get the job done right, including the many uses for before and after photos of home staging.
Learn how removing wallpaper is probably the best value in DIY home staging.
Installing floors yourself is a great way to save money when staging.
Installing laminate floors is particularly simple and budget friendly.
Always take the time to hide wires in every room of your home, before placing it on the market. Be sure to also minimize visual wire presence outside the home, as well, for best results.
Don’t ever forget the importance of regular cleaning during home staging. Maintenance is required to keep the home looking great for buyer viewings.
My best tip is to read my excellent book: Learn Home Staging. It will help you to achieve your goals and give you the skills to become a great home stager.
