When you put your home on the market, it’s important to set the stage for a buyer to see themselves living there. You want people to fall in love with the house. Like going on a first date, you want everything to look its best. Staged homes often sell quicker and for more money than homes that look lived in. The way you live in your home and the way you market it to sell are two different things.
1. Stand in the doorway and look at each room
Try to see it from a buyer’s perspective. Where does the eye go?
2. Make sure every room is set up for its purpose
If you’ve been using the dining room as an office, replace it with a dining room table and take out any office equipment or desks in that area.
3. Declutter
Remove family pictures and knick-knacks. You’re going to be moving anyway, think of this as a head start to packing. Remember, you’re selling space. Take down any mirrors, remove lamps, clear everything off of your kitchen counter.
4. Take out some of the furniture
When we live in our homes, we tend to have more furniture, but when selling your home, you want to keep the room spacious. Decide which furniture to remove and what to keep. Rearrange the furniture that stays. We want to fine-tune the decor and re-accessorize so that each room has a better flow to sell the space.
In the bedrooms, you want to see the bed as a staging point in the doorway as you look into the room. You may need to flip the bed around and remove a dresser for a spacious feel.
Bottom Line
The investment in staging your home is less than a price reduction on your home. Clutter eats equity.
Hi, I am Chrysti. I am a Fair Oaks based REALTOR® and Real Estate Advisor who believes real estate works best when it feels human, calm, and supported. If you like a big sister energy kind of guide, you and I will get along just fine.
I have lived in the Sacramento and Placer foothill communities for more than three decades, and I care deeply about the people and stories here. I created I Love Fair Oaks because this town has a heartbeat, and I wanted a place to celebrate it. That work spills naturally into real estate because helping people move through life with clarity and confidence is what I love most.
My background includes real estate, mortgages, title, photography, design, and marketing. All of that helps me protect my clients and make the process feel as smooth as possible. When things get confusing, I explain. When things get stressful, I steady the room. When you need someone in your corner, I am right there with you.
I serve Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Carmichael, Gold River, Folsom, Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, and the foothill communities that surround them. If you are planning a move or exploring what is next, I am here to help you find your way.
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