Staging your property, or home staging, is a well-known way of securing more viewings and offers, and could even enable you to command a higher asking price.

If you’re planning to sell your property, follow these ten top tips for staging your property successfully:

1.     Clear out the clutter

The most important way to make sure your property appeals to potential buyers is to keep it tidy. Focus on each room, and make sure that any clutter is cleared. However, remember that clutter doesn’t just mean mess and cardboard boxes – buyers won’t want to view a property that’s filled with personal items, such as children’s drawings and family photographs, so keep these to a minimum too.

2.     Get the lighting right

One of the main features of home staging is warm, welcoming lighting. As it turns out, many properties aren’t lit properly. To ensure that your property is shown off in the best light, increase the wattage in your lamps and fixtures. You should aim for a total of 100 watts for each 50 square feet.

3.     Stay neutral

It’s a common rule of thumb that you should stick to a neutral colour scheme when decorating a property for sale. Choose creams, beiges and greys for a stylish, contemporary feel that will appeal to most buyers. If some rooms in your property are decorated with bright colours, focus on keeping the living area and master bedroom neutral.

4.     Bring in some blooms

An easy way to add a spark and touch of class to your home is with a few bunches of flowers. Add a bouquet to the dining room table and any desk you may have in the hallway to give the property a homely and welcoming feel.

5.     Complete unfinished jobs

Whether you’re a homeowner that hasn’t got around to finishing some DIY work, or you’re a landlord whose tenant caused some damage to the property, specialist insurance provider Just Landlords insists that completing any unfinished jobs or having repair work conducted is a sure-fire way to ensure your property looks ready to move into.

6.     Add some bathroom accessories

These days, homebuyers like to buy into a lifestyle rather than just purchasing a property. Adding some posh bathroom accessories, such as nice soaps and shower gels, will give your property a luxurious feel, while rolled-up towels and candles make the room seem spa-like.

7.     Space the furniture

It used to be a common belief that rooms feel bigger if all the furniture is pushed up against the walls. However, grouping the pieces into cosy clusters that allow for traffic flow makes the space seem more user-friendly and helps the buyer imagine themselves living there.

8.     Create a calm bedroom

The master bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the whole house to prospective buyers, so create a calm, relaxing space that they’ll want to hang out in. Use pale colours and luxury bedding, along with drapes and cushions, to help them picture themselves relaxing there. The aim is to form a calm sanctuary that’s aspirational to all buyers.

9.     Make awkward spaces functional

If you have a room or area that’s awkwardly shaped or serves no purpose, reimagine the space into something useful that will add to the value of your home. This could be a small reading corner or a hidden home office. Whatever you decide to do, make sure that each area has a purpose and gives the buyer something to remember.

10.    Revamp the kitchen

You may not be able to install a completely new kitchen, but new tiles or door fronts can completely change the look of the room. Make sure that any new additions are modern, simple and neutral so that the room appeals to most buyers and is easy for them to customise.

By sticking to these tips, staging your property should be simple and effective – start making some small changes now for the maximum impact when potential buyers view your home.

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    Joe Elvin