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Property
> Selling
your house
How
to Stage a Home That's Still Occupied
Selling a home isn’t always a walk in the
park. Sure, there will be those houses that practically sell
themselves, but on the flipside, there will be the ones that are
just trickier and require a bit more creative thinking and marketing
on your part. This is where home staging really comes into play, as
it can help potential buyers better envision themselves in the
space, and thereby help you close the deal that much faster. But how
do you go about staging a home to perfection when the current
occupants are still in the house?
Here
we’ll take a look at some basic tips you can follow that will allow
you to go ahead with your staging play, despite the fact that the
home is still occupied.
Make Use of a Storage
Unit
Because you likely have
your own furniture and staging props that you like to use in homes,
you’re going to need to make space for these items. The perfect
solution is to move out the current furniture and place everything into
self-storage.
Companies such as
Burton
selfstorage company offer a variety of storage unit sizes, allowing
you to move out as much of the current occupant’s “stuff” as necessary.
Homeowners will appreciate the fact that they didn’t have to actually
get rid of anything permanently, and that all their items are kept safe
and secure. Also, their home will look professionally designed and
ready to appeal to potential buyers. The unit can be booked online
quickly and with ease, so you can then move forward with decorating and
staging.
Have Homeowners Remove All Personal
Items
Personal items should also be removed,
taken down, and put away for the time being. This includes things like
family photos, keepsakes that clearly have that personal touch,
collections, and so forth. All of these items can be distracting as
potential buyers walk through the home, and can actually hinder their
ability to envision themselves in the space.
Don’t Over-Stuff
Cupboards and Closets
You’ll also want to
stress to the occupants not to over-stuff the storage spaces like
cupboards and closets in the home. If they are over-stuffed, it gives
the illusion of a lack of space, which isn’t the message you want to
portray to buyers and is usually a red flag.
Stress the Importance
of Keeping Things Just So
Finally, you want to
stress to the occupants just how important it is to keep things "just
so" in the home. When you're living your everyday life, mess can
happen, but homeowners need to be sure they
clean up as they go and not leave a trail of disarray behind them.
You never know when a potential buyer may want to schedule a viewing,
so the house has to look perfect at all times.
Sell the Home Faster
and Increase Value
Home staging is a great way to sell a house faster and get top dollar,
so this message needs to be clearly communicated to occupants, so they
understand how important it is to cooperate and stick with the staging
plan.
Home
Staging Course
CHSSP
Home
Staging and Property Styling
Professional Course in Association
with the Home Staging Network
Tips and
Advice
