Whether you are preparing a property to sell or to rent, staging is a proven way to give your property a leading edge over the competition. Staging a home doesn’t have to be expensive, and many of the steps in staging a home don’t cost a dime.
There are four steps to staging a home: decluttering, cleaning, repairing and decorating. When you think of repairs in staging, this refers to surface repairs such as fixing cracked plaster or replacing a broken tile. Any safety or code issues must be addressed prior to staging. A knowledgeable home inspector can help you pinpoint safety issues before staging begins.
The key to staging a home is to make your property look universal without appearing generic. You want your property to appeal to the widest range of homebuyers possible.
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