Synergy Real Estate Services: 7 Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast!

If you are planning to put your house on the market, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your asking price. Set the stage for success with these quick and easy tips to see results--fast!

1. Boost Curb Appeal!

Power wash siding and walkways

Hang easy-to- read house numbers

Plant blooming flowers and fresh greenery

Mow lawn, and reseed or add fresh sod as needed

Repaint or stain the porch floor as needed

2. Welcome Home Mat

Even if you have only a tiny stoop, make it say "Welcome Home" with a clean doormat, one or two pieces of neat porch furniture. Keep your porch lights on in the evenings, in case potential buyers drive by.

3. Touch Up Your Front Door

The front door is a focal point of your home. Freshen it up with a new coat of paint. If you want a door that really pops, pick a bright bold color that instantly draws eyes to your home. Your door and front porch design should reflect the style of your home, so pick a color that complements what people will see when they walk inside.

4. Sparking Clean

From shining floors and gleaming windows to clean counters and scrubbed grout, every surface should sparkle. This is the easiest way to help your home put its best foot forward. You may want to hire pros to do some of the really tough stuff, especially if you have a large house. Don't skimp --this step is key!

5. Styling Your Home

If you are serious about staging your home, all clutter must go, end of story. It's not easy, and it may even require utilizing offsite storage temporarily, but it is well worth the trouble. Clean and clear surfaces, floors, cupboards and closets equal more space in the eyes of potential buyers, so purge anything unnecessary or unsightly. One homeowner utilized their moving boxes by putting a mattress pad over boxes and a sheet over to make a bed, no one will know! Making sure to style your home based on the needs of those seeking a house in your neighborhood.

6. Entice People To Explore

By placing something that draws the eye at the top of the stairs, in hallways or in corners, you can strike curiosity in potential buyers keeping them interested throughout the whole home tour. A piece of artwork, a painted accent wall, a window seat, a vase of flowers, a hanging light or even a small, colorful rug can all work to draw the eye.

7. Create a Lifestyle People Are Looking For

Generally speaking, you want to play up what your neighborhood or area is known for. Have a house in a quiet, grassy suburb? Hanging a hammock in your backyard and a bench swing on your porch could be the perfect touch.