5 Staging Tips to Increase Your Home’s Sale Value

San Francisco Real Estate Podcast with Durwin Cheung

Today we’re discussing the top tips for staging your home. Homes that are staged and show well almost always sell faster and for more money.

Buying a San Francisco Home? Search ALL Homes For Sale

Selling Your San Francisco Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report

Today we wanted to talk about a special topic when it comes to getting your home ready for the market: Staging.
To start, remember to think about creating a great first impression. When a potential buyer sees your house for the first time from the outside, you want to make sure it’s freshly painted, is clean, and looks welcoming. You’ll never get another chance to make a first impression, so make sure everything looks clean and fresh.
Secondly, make sure your home is always show-ready. Buyers might want to see your home at any point throughout the day, so make sure the blinds are open to let light in. At night, make sure all your lights are turned on as well. Get rid of clutter, because nothing is worse than your home looking smaller because there’s clutter everywhere.
Thirdly, be sure to focus on your kitchen and bathrooms. These two rooms are very important, so much so that many times, you’ll get more money back than what you invest in them. Statistics show focusing on the right updates can return 200% on your investment with things like painting the cabinet doors and replacing the fixtures and hardware with more modern steel or chrome.

Upgrading your kitchen and bathrooms can net you a 200% return on your money.

For example, I recently had a client who sold her condo that was built in the 90s. The fixtures were outdated and the cabinets were worn out, so all she had to do was paint the cabinets and add some new chrome fixtures. She also replaced the backsplash. Thanks to these simple items, we sold her condo for top dollar and even set the new high comp in the building.
Next, make sure your house is free of personal and family photos. When buyers come in, you want them to focus on the space, not your photos.
Finally, keep your home free of pet accessories. Dogs and cats are wonderful and cute, and most people love them. However, some buyers are very picky or they might be allergic to animals. Get rid of these things so buyers don’t have to worry about them or focus on a smell or dander that could trigger their allergies.
If you have any other questions about staging your home or anything else related to preparing your home to sell in San Francisco, give me a call or send me an email soon. I’d be happy to help.