Tips on how to stage your home for a quick sale

If you want tips on how to sell a house quickly and maximise your return, then you might be interested to know a bit more about home staging.

In a buoyant property market, those looking to sell their homes have high expectations. However, despite the boom, there’s always a chance that you’ll encounter difficulties or be running out of time in your chain.

In either case, it’s seemingly easier for the estate agent to drop the asking price. But if you do this because you need a quick sale, it doesn’t mean you’ll get one.

Here are some top tips to improve your property for a sale:

First impressions count 
First impressions really count so spend time on the presentation of your home, keep things fresh and light and clear the clutter.

Think about your furniture 
Buyers are purchasing their dream space, so don’t let them think it’s too cramped or small. Consider how the furniture is being displayed, if it’s too big for the space or there’s too much of it, remove it or move it around.

De-clutter 
Remove unnecessary clutter that you’ve become accustomed to on a daily basis to create the illusion of space. It can distract a potential buyer from seeing the space and make the room feel cramped.

Don’t make it personal 
De-personalise rooms by removing personal belongings such as photographs and clothes and make sure you clean every surface to create an inviting space.

Set the mood 
Choose calming, neutral colours to create a natural, inviting and relaxed feel.

Finishing touches 
Use furniture that’s of low height so it doesn’t dominate the room and display fresh flowers to breathe some life into the space.