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3 Tips for Affordable Home Staging

by Elisa Bruno-Midili 03/06/2023

Home staging doesn't have to cost a fortune. There are plenty of simple DIY changes you can make to prepare your home for potential buyers while sticking to your budget. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

Organize Closets

Prepare your closets to show off to potential buyers. Closets are a huge selling point and the tidier you can make them, the better impression you'll make. Try removing half of everything in each closet to highlight the amount of usable space. Another great way to enhance your closets is to swap out plastic hangers for ones made of wood or metal. Clear the floor space or utilize smart modular shoe storage to show off the possibilities to potential buyers.

Remove Personal Items

One of the most important things to remember when staging your home is to de-personalize. You want potential buyers to imagine themselves living in the space, and that's more difficult to do when distracted by personal photos or hobby-related decor. Anything personally identifying should be stowed away, but you don't have to remove everything. Keep the more neutral decorative pieces like framed nature photography or artwork to add interest to the space without causing distraction.

Declutter

Getting rid of general household clutter should be the first step in your staging journey. However, you can take it further by applying it to your furniture and larger decorative items as well as small belongings. Examine each room in your home and find at least one furniture piece you can remove to make more space. Unless you already have an extremely minimalist design style, you should be able to create the illusion of more square footage for free just by moving furniture.

These are just a few ways you can DIY your home staging. While working with a professional stager is still an excellent idea for any home seller, these strategies will get you started and save you money.

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Elisa Bruno-Midili

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Passionately rebellious, Elisa crafts the industry with individual style and taste. Whether creating collaborative partnerships or brand strategy she digs deep to uncover details and desire. A conscientious contributor and community connector with a message and a mission. Lover of nature, yoga, food, farms. A local guide, photographer and data junkie. Most proud of 2 daughters, 2 granddaughter and husband Ron! 

Now a member of the Ronald Midili Home Team Elisa is positioned to be a guide and resource for all things real etsate. A NYS Licensed Associate Broker at McGrath Realty Inc and a 36 year real estate veteran specializing in sellers who are downsizing or relocating. Creating a stress-free, educational and supportive real estate experience WITH YOU IN MIND. Connecting people with communities and the lifestyle they want and deserve.

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