Selling your home takes a fair amount of work, and it is always a relief when you are finally ready to begin the staging process. Only then can prospective buyers be invited in to see the home’s unique assets, and be motivated to put in a great offer.

Work with your Royal LePage® Team Realty Agent to develop a staging plan. Be sure to incorporate the outside of your home as well as the inside. First impressions can be lasting, and good curb appeal will often set the tone for what the buyer can expect to find indoors.

Remember that when staging your home, it is best that you no longer think of it as your home. You want other buyers to envision their life unfolding between the walls and imagine what their furniture and personal items will look like throughout.

Here are a few key steps to take to make sure your home is staged well:

• Make any outstanding repairs and deep clean the home
• Remove personal belongings and declutter your space
• Fresh paint will make your home look fresh, clean, and help show pride of ownership
• Transform your home into a “Model Home”
• For empty rooms in your home, or if the home is vacant, virtual staging may be an option

If your eye for design is not your strong suit, ask your Royal LePage® Team Realty Agent for assistance in staging your home to show its full potential and maximize on your sale. When you follow the staging plan to make your home clean, open, and depersonalized, potential buyers can easily visualize themselves and their families in their new home and make a great offer.