You Have to ‘Stage’ the Space

This may be a secret to some and a known fact to others. If you’ve never sold a home and if this is the first time you’re purchasing one you may not be aware of what goes on behind the scenes.

Staging a space is crucial when sellers are trying to impress you with their property. Professionals will bring in furniture and accessories that will help bring any space to life. After all, it would be difficult for you to decide if a place is worth it if you’re just staring at empty, bland walls.

Staging Can Be an Optical Illusion

If you think that staging will make a property look smaller, think again. If anything, furniture and other items will offer perspective. A small home may look more spacious now that you know how you’ll be able to move around all the furniture like the dining table and living room couch and coffee table combo. Likewise, mansions will feel homey instead of void and clinical.

Just take note of the type of furniture they use. If everything is slim and narrow this can make small spaces look bigger, but they might clash with your preference, which is something you have to keep in mind before making an offer.

Sometimes the Extra Effort Isn’t Worth It

Say you’re ready to sell your home. If you live in a less expensive area then putting in extra effort in order to stage your home is really not worth it. Remember, this is not a cheap service and you ultimately have to think about your profit margins.

Yes, you should put in the effort to make your home as homey as possible, but don’t go the extra mile. Some agents won’t tell you this because, ultimately, staging does help and they want to secure that sell, but you have to think about your finances first and foremost.