Unleash the Power of Home Staging: Transform Your Property for Maximum Appeal

Beautiful home interiors aren't just reserved for TV shows. More and more property sellers are opting to 'stage' their homes to captivate as many buyers as possible.

Home Staging: A Growing Trend

While home staging has long been practiced in America and is common for new-build show homes, its popularity is on the rise.

What is Home Staging?

Home staging is essentially a temporary makeover for your home, designed to attract potential buyers. It strips away personal items, creating a space where buyers can imagine themselves living.

You can stage a single room, multiple rooms, or an entire property. There are countless home staging companies ready to help you achieve the perfect look.

The Benefits of Home Staging

Research by the Home Staging Association UK and Ireland found that property professionals believed a styled home attracted more viewings and encouraged people to spend more time looking around. Furthermore, 87% of property professionals felt that staging a property allowed buyers to visualize themselves living there.

New homes are most likely to be staged, but occupied properties are increasingly benefiting from being styled for sale. The research also discovered that staged properties sold faster than non-staged ones.

Why Stage Your Property?

Although it might seem like a hassle, staging a property can help your home stand out in a crowded market. This is crucial if you're aiming for a quick sale and want to maximize value. It also gets you packed up and ready to move ahead of time.

Additionally, if your agent is hosting an open day, presenting a staged property allows you to showcase your home at its best to numerous buyers at once.

How to Stage a Property

You can find home staging companies online, but this can be costly. Typically, they'll determine your budget, the areas you want to stage, and the duration. The choice is then yours on how to proceed.

If you prefer to stage the property yourself, consider adding touches such as throws and cushions to your lounge, hiding electric cables, using mirrors to reflect light, and adding color with plants and flowers. A popular home staging trick is to dress your dining table, evoking images of cozy family meals or fabulous dinner parties. In the bedroom, introduce fresh bed linen and color-coordinated cushions to create a comfortable, intimate atmosphere.

If you're thinking about selling, get in touch with our sales team at Cooke & Co Estate and Letting Agents.