To sell your home, you don’t need to gut it from the inside out. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on costly remodels and expensive new furniture and appliances. If your home is already upgraded, that’s great, and it’ll add additional value to your price. However, most people can stage their home on a shoestring! First, de-clutter your home, and take out all extraneous furniture and personal items. Then, give it a good deep clean. Finally, check out these frugal staging ideas by Tyler Zey at Easy Agent Pro:
-Leave closets half empty to give the impression of more storage space
-Pay close attention to the foyer/entrance- add a small bench and vase of flowers
-Rearrange furniture to maximize space and give better flow through the house
-Use neutral paint colors on walls, but add color with furniture and decorations
-Use brighter light bulbs
-Update all window coverings: curtains, rods, and blinds
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