Twenty years ago, no one worried about "staging" their home before placing it on the market. Giving it a good scrubbing up and hiding the kitty litter box was considered sufficient preparation for putting out the "For Sale" sign.
All that has transformed, as more and more home sellers in many parts of the United States enlist the services of house stagers. As with many trends, once the standards have been raised, it's hard to go back. So, this post will explain what a good home stager does, and why-- despite the added expense-- you might want to hire one to help you sell your home.
Get a Fabric Donation
Here is an affordable staging tip: Ask a local fabric shop to donate beautiful fabrics. Use it to cover the following: an air mattress with a not-so-great comforter (cover the comforter with an over-sized sheet, and then place a nice fabric in the middle or end of the bed). Or use the fabric to cover TV dinner stands, to appear as nightstands, entryway pieces, or any other decorated 'table.'.
Add Luxurious, Affordable Decor
If the master bedroom is too dull (and most are), I have my sellers go out and buy a new luxury comforter set with bed skirt, throw pillows, matching valances, etc. We have a Burlington Coat Factory here that sells dramatic sets with rich, embellished material for around $100. The right set will totally transform a boring master bedroom into a luxury hotel suite.
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