8 Home Staging and Selling Tips to Make Your Tennessee Home Stand Out in a Competitive Market

Staging your home can be both exciting and daunting. You're eager to showcase the best of what your property has to offer, but in Tennessee's competitive real estate market, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. Luckily, there are simple yet effective ways to make the most of your home staging that are often overlooked. Here are 8 home staging tips to help your home stand out, attract buyers, and maximize its sale potential:

Start by Decluttering

Before you begin staging your home, it’s crucial to first declutter and depersonalize your space. This means removing anything unessential to the flow and function of your home, including excess furniture, worn out decor, personal items, books, and clutter. For buyers to see the full potential of your home, a good rule of thumb is to remove approximately 50% to 70% of your belongings. Once you’ve decluttered, you will not only alleviate stress, but you now have a blank canvas to start building out a perfectly staged home.

Depersonalizing is Must

Depersonalizing your space is another crucial step in increasing buyer appeal and ultimately selling your home. While it may hurt seeing your home lose its character, it is important to remove any personal items in order for potential buyers to envision themselves living in the space without any distractions or preconceptions. These items can include conversation pieces, family photos, trophies, political memorabilia and religious items/decorations. Ultimately, depersonalizing makes the unique and beautiful features of your home to truly stand out. 

Clean, Clean, Clean!

An obvious, but often overlooked, part of the staging process is conducting a thorough and deep clean of your home. This means going through every room, closet and surface area and making sure it’s spotless! Give special attention to carpets, windows, wall scuffs and appliances. You can also repaint and make minor repairs such as fixing leaky faucets or replacing burnt-out light bulbs. A polished and well-maintained space will create a positive impression of the property and has the potential to significantly impact its perceived value.

Don’t Forget About Curb Appeal

In Tennessee, curb appeal is more than just a southern staple - it's the ultimate first impression of your staged home. A well-staged home is one where both the interior and exterior have had your care and attention, often translating to an increased perceived value and more interested buyers. Adding a fresh coat of paint to the front door or garage, planting flowers or potted plants, installing light fixtures, and ensuring your walkway and yard are well maintained are just some of the ways you can set an excellent tone for your home tour.

Highlight the Best Features of Your Home

Every home has its unique and alluring features, and no one knows them better than the homeowner themself. This means that it is up to the homeowner to stage their house in a manner that showcases these features. Whether your home boasts a beautiful fireplace, high ceilings, or a large backyard, it is crucial that you arrange your decor and furniture in a way that highlights them, makes them the centerpiece of your room, and draws the eye and interest of any potential buyers.

Aim for a Neutral Color Palette

While it may not be feasible for every property, it has been shown that a neutral color scheme in home staging attracts more buyers. Alongside being timeless in nature, colors such as beige, gray, and white are also more likely to appeal to a wide range of potential buyers and creates a cohesive and positive atmosphere. Though it can be beneficial to infuse pops of color through certain accessories, such as artwork, pillows, or rugs, a good rule of thumb is to maintain a neutral palette through both paint color and decor.

Use Natural Light

Take advantage of the warm luminous Tennessee sun and let the natural light of your home take center stage. By incorporating natural light into your staging process you will make your home more spacious and inviting alongside allowing you to better showcase any unique decor, features, colors, or architecture that could have otherwise been neglected. 

Make Every Room Functional

Potential buyers will surely be interested in the available space in your home, but more than that, they’ll want to visualize how they will be able to use this space. When you begin staging, plan out a clear function and purpose for every room in the house. If you have a spare room being used for storage, consider staging it into a guest bedroom or a home office. Highlighting and differentiating each room will ensure potential buyers understand the full scope and possibilities of your property.

For many people, a home is like a member of the family, and it can be overwhelming trying to make sure you’re doing it justice in the staging process. However, by following these 8 simple but essential home staging tips, you can successfully navigate the Tennessee real estate market and sell your property quickly and at a price that satisfies you. From decluttering and deep cleaning to using natural light and a neutral color palette, creating a functional and inviting space will help potential buyers envision themselves living there. With these tips in mind, you'll be well on your way to a successful sale. Happy staging!

Looking for advice on buying or selling a home in East Tennessee? Young Marketing Group can help provide you with the tips and guidance to help you make the most informed decisions! Leave us a message here or call us at 865-281-1321 to speak to one of our Knoxville realtors today.

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