Filed under: Prepare My Home
Internationally, preparing your home for sale has been a common practice for over 20 years.
The term ‘home staging’ refers to ways in which you can create a positive impression on potential buyers. In the same way stagehands prepare a stage for theatre or production, home staging helps home sellers ’stage their home’ to impress potential buyers.
Unlike major renovations, home staging is a simple and inexpensive way to prepare your home for sale.
Home staging is about identifying buyer’s wants and using this information to create a buyer-friendly home. It involves using simple techniques such as de-cluttering and correctly placing furniture to attract as many potential buyers as possible, as well as make your home stand out from the crowd.
Internationally, home staging in some regions has increased the value of homes by 6% – 20% and minimised time on the market from 45 days to 7 days.
How does it benefit me?
The major benefits of home staging include:
- Increased perception of the value of your home to prospective buyers
- Helping to achieve the maximum sale price
- Minimising the time your home is on the market
- Reducing advertising costs due to a faster sale
- Increased level of buyer appeal – this allows for greater negotiation power
- When buyers compare, your home will stand out from the rest
- Minimal outlay – maximum return
Home staging example

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