Are you thinking about putting your house on the market, but you are not certain where to begin? In today’s market it may not take long to attract a buyer and you might even get the price you want.  Here are three simple tips to help you get your house staged and market-ready.

Have you considered staging your home? Surely, you have seen a reality TV show where an investor completes a home renovation and stages the house for an open house.  According to experts staged homes sell faster and for more money than un-staged homes. To be effective, you need to consider the the outside and the inside of your castle. Read more to get three staging ideas for the inside of your home.

  • Declutter – Clutter builds over time and since you are moving you can pack up items you don’t need. For a big win, clean your closets and neatly organize your clothes. An organized, decluttered closet looks bigger. Donate things you don’t need. Buyers check every nook and cranny in your home. For a small investment, you can rent an off-site storage to help lighten the decluttering experience.
  •  Clean – Clean your house especially your floors. Steam clean your carpets and invest in refinishing your wood floors. Is your kitchen tight on counter space? Then clear counter tops, store small appliances, and add vases with small flowers or baskets of fresh fruit. If your budget allows for paint, then paint walls in neutral colors.
  • De-personalize – Remove family photos, toys, refrigerator art and any personal items that are exclusively you. Potential home buyers will imagine their artwork in your home.

Most of all, think about how others will see your home. Know that the foyer of your home will set the stage. Is is inviting? Apply theses tips to your bed, bath, dining and laundry rooms too. While the inside is being stage, think about what you can do to spruce up the exterior.