Selling a house can be a stressful period for a homeowner, if you are not well prepared. One has to juggle between getting the house ready to sell and getting ready to move to a new house. To sell a house fast, you need to get your home in the best shape first. A well-staged house attracts more potential buyers this way you end up selling your house to the highest bidder. Here’s a quick guide on home staging hacks in New Jersey to ensure a quick sale.
Hire Professionals
If you are selling your home for the first time, you probably don’t have the experience to stage a house. It is best to hire professionals to stage your house to give it a look that will attract quite a number of buyers. Hire a real estate agent with a good reputation in New Jersey to oversee the process of staging and selling your home. A professional real estate agent will ensure that the décor and furniture in the house are of high quality and well arranged.
Depersonalize Your Home
Everyone has different tastes when it comes to interior décor. With this in mind, you need to minimize personalized items on display. Use simple but elegant furniture to stage your home. Do not be tempted to over accessorize your house to avoid cluttering which can put off some buyers. Potential buyers need to picture the house as their own and visualize how their future home will look like. You need to leave as much free space as you can to create the impression that the house is bigger than it actually is. Make sure the house is well painted, both interior and exterior, and that it is spotless clean.
Boost Curb Appeal
Do you know that most potential buyers make a quick drive through a house before they even consider getting inside? How you present your house from the outside will determine the number of people who will get in the house to check it out. Boosting your curb appeal should be your number one priority. You can boost your curb appeal by mowing your lawn, clean all glass surfaces on the windows and door, plant blooming flowers on your lawn, stain or repaint the porch floor and power wash the walkways, if any.
Invest In Renovations
Nobody wants to buy a house with broken fixtures. Before selling your house, you need to check what needs to be repaired in your house. Ensure that the electric work is perfect and that the taps are well functional. You can hire a contractor to take care of any major renovations that need to be done in the house to ensure it is in perfect condition. Follow up with a paint job, both interior and exterior, to give your home a perfect finish. If you have extra money to spend, you can install new countertops and cabinet in your bathroom and kitchen to boost the appeal. Renovating your home adds property value and you will be able to fetch a good price for your home.
