{"id":3638,"date":"2019-04-05T09:53:09","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T16:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=3638"},"modified":"2019-04-05T09:53:09","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T16:53:09","slug":"budget-friendly-home-staging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/budget-friendly-home-staging","title":{"rendered":"Budget Friendly Home Staging"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s nothing new that home staging is a wise move. After all, it has the potential to increase the final sales price of your home by 6 to 20 percent. But what you may not realize is that it doesn\u2019t have to cost an arm and a leg to do it. After all, who needs more expenses when you\u2019re moving? If you\u2019re short on cash but want to speed up your home sale and possibly increase that final dollar amount, here are some budget-friendly home staging tips.<\/p>\n

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Declutter<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first step to home staging is about as budget-friendly as you can get \u2014 because it\u2019s free. Donate or trash items such as clothes, extra furniture, books and knick-knacks \u2013 anything that\u2019s not being used or that you no longer need. Go through the pantry and donate canned goods to a local food drive. Sift through piles of random papers and shred and recycle what you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n

Hold a pre-moving sale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hold a garage sale to get rid of what you won\u2019t be taking with you when you move. Not only will you declutter, you\u2019ll also make some extra cash for other home upgrades. Don\u2019t feel like doing a traditional yard sale? Download OfferUp or another buy-and-sell marketplace app to sell your items.<\/p>\n

Borrow from friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

A good rule of thumb with home staging is to furnish and stage every room in your home so that no room is left empty. To save costs, you can borrow furniture from friends and family, or you could split up the furniture in other rooms of your home to round out the less furnished rooms. Borrow the treadmill your sister no longer uses and the weight lifting bench in the garage to transform an empty bedroom into a home gym, or add a desk and cabinet to your guest room to help buyers envision both a guest room or home office in that space.<\/p>\n

Consider portable storage<\/strong><\/p>\n

After getting rid of the items you no longer want, it\u2019s time to empty your home of excess furniture items, quirky art, and any personal items that may be distracting to buyers. A portable storage container is a popular cost-effective option because it conveniently combines moving and storage.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it works: A driver delivers your storage container to your home to fill at your leisure. Once you\u2019ve loaded the items you\u2019re storing, the driver picks up the container and takes it to a nearby storage facility. When your home is sold, have your container re-delivered to your door, fill it with the rest of your stuff, and ta-da! You\u2019re all ready to move. Some portable storage providers can move your container long-distance. For instance, PODS can move your container to your new home even if it\u2019s across the country, in Hawaii, or in some parts of Canada. A solution such as this that combines moving and storage can help reduce the costs of moving by eliminating the need to rent a storage unit or moving trucks multiple times. Moving long-distance with a container can also be significantly less expensive than using a traditional full-service moving company.<\/p>\n

Grab your paint brush<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want to transform your home cheaply? Painting gives you the best bang for your buck if you if you\u2019re looking to give your place a makeover. Light, neutral colors are great for staging. If you\u2019re really tight on cash, opt for touch-ups or pick key walls in high-traffic areas to repaint.<\/p>\n

Make tiny upgrades that make a big difference<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make your home feel fresh and new on the cheap with some inexpensive updates to hardware, lighting, and faucets. Even new outlet plate covers, vent covers, and kitchen cabinet hardware can give your place a facelift. You don\u2019t even need to buy anything fancy \u2013 just shiny and new.<\/p>\n

Decorate on a budget<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some simple d\u00e9cor updates can have a surprisingly effective impact on the way buyers view your home. Replace your old, boldly colored shower curtain with a cheap but tasteful curtain. Cover up stained or old couches and chairs with affordable slipcovers. Add some homey cushions to the living room. Just remember to keep things neutral \u2013 it\u2019s not the time to express your unique personality! Save that for your new home.<\/p>\n

While redoing your flooring or putting in new kitchen cabinets would be ideal, it doesn\u2019t have to take much money to give your home a makeover and make it appealing to buyers. With a little time and creativity, you can turn your soon-to-be-sold home into a beautiful space and have some fun while you\u2019re at it. Good luck with your move!<\/p>\n

This post is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. The point of view and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Realty Executives International. This guest post was written by\u00a0<\/i>PODS\u00ae<\/i><\/a>. PODS\u00ae makes moving and storage more convenient and less stressful through its innovative solution of delivering a level container and providing the customer all the time they need to load and unload their container.<\/i><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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