When you’re selling your home, professional property styling can help you achieve the best possible result.
But what will a property stylist do for you? How much does home staging cost? And, how much return can you expect on your investment?
Why ‘house staging’ is important
Central Coast property is in high demand as we ease into 2022, with many buyers making the move from Sydney to embrace the coastal lifestyle. It is the perfect time to sell, and the market is busy – to achieve the best result, your property needs to stand out from the crowd.
This is where a professional home stylist can help. They style your home to make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers, often bringing home furnishings with them to highlight the key features of each space. This maximises your home’s appeal in a number of ways:
- It makes your home aspirational
Potential buyers want to imagine themselves living in your home. They like the thought of being able to move straight in without having to do any work to the property. Home staging achieves this by making your home neutral, removing all personal items such as family photographs, and ensuring all the furniture is new and of good quality. This helps buyers to see your home in its best light and picture themselves living there.
- It gives your home a broader appeal
By highlighting the best features of your home and making even dated rooms look more attractive, property styling makes your home appeal to more potential buyers. This ensures you will receive more competing offers, giving you a faster sale and helping you to achieve the best possible sale price.
- It makes your home look better in photographs
A professional home stylist knows exactly what makes a property look good in photographs. As a result, the online advertising for your home will generate more interest, leading to more buyers wanting to visit your home in person.
Is the extra cost of property styling worth it?
Firstly, it is important to see home staging as an investment. Property styling statistics tell us that by having your home professionally styled, you can add between 7.5 and 12.5 percent onto the final sale price. In every case, you will at the very least make your money back, usually making significantly more.
The cost of home styling depends on your individual budget and goals. Most sellers choose all-inclusive property styling packages, which can include a whole variety of services such as decluttering, cleaning and minor repairs, as well as styling and hiring furniture.
How can I help the property stylist?
The most important ways to prepare your home are to declutter and give it a thorough clean. Make sure any minor repairs are done; and remember that a coat of paint can give the space a much fresher feel.
New door mats, updated light fittings, fragrance diffusers or even new door fixtures are all small changes that can make a big impact when it comes to refreshing your home.
Most importantly, you need to consult with a reputable real estate agent, who will be able to offer advice on what you need to do further. They will also be able to put you in touch with a professional home stylist. At Belle Property Central Coast, we regularly engage The Beholder Styling + Design for home styling and staging, and would recommend their services in a heartbeat.
If you need any further information and advice, please contact us, and we will be happy to help.
