Staging Your Home To Sell

 

One of the most important things you can do to get your Phoenix real estate ready to sell is to stage it properly. Staging is the process of cleaning and preparing the property with the goal of selling it quickly once it has been listed. Performing this step of the selling process correctly can significantly shorten its time to sale. Here’s what you should know about staging your home.

Staging Professionals

For sellers who do not have a lot of time or who may not fully know what to do to appropriately stage their home, it may be a great return on investment to hire a staging professional. This specially trained individual will assess the home and provide a list of items that must be corrected prior to listing. He or she understands how to optimally place furniture and accent pieces to create the most appealing first impression. You have literally seconds to impress a potential buyer when they walk through your home, and this trained pro knows exactly what to do to get the highest possible offers. If you have already moved into a new home and the sale property is vacant, your staging consultant may use rental furniture to create the perfect atmosphere.

Cleaning and Purging

Regardless of whether you stage your Phoenix real estate by yourself or you hire someone to do it, you’ll need to take care of some tasks during the process. The home should be empty of all clutter and immaculately clean. Counters should be free of nonessential items. No objects should be left on steps or in corners. Clear out cluttered closets and garages.

Renting a storage unit for a short period of time can be very helpful in the decluttering process, since excess furniture and all of those boxed holiday decorations can be neatly stored offsite and out of the eye of critical buyers. As you pack your nonessentials, place the boxes in your offsite storage as well. The more open, spacious and clean the home looks, the more likely you are to obtain an offer after a showing. Don’t forget about cleaning carpets, windows and window blinds. 

Maintenance

Upkeep of a property is always important, but never more so than when selling your Phoenix real estate. Repair any cracks in the walls, both inside and out. You’ll want to touch up any paint scratches or scuffs, oil squeaky hinges, tighten doorknobs, replace spent light bulbs and make any small repairs that have been lingering. Dripping or leaky faucets or toilets detract from the perception of the home and may cost you in the long run. Make sure that the landscaping is well done and the yards look clean and fresh. Your realtor can help you identify things that should be addressed before listing. 

Staging is critical to successfully (and rapidly) sell Phoenix real estate. Our extensive experience will help you complete your home sale efficiently and at the highest price possible. Contact us today for your pre-sale consultation!