First impressions can have a lasting impact, so it is essential that when you are ready to show your rentals, that you stage them properly. Staging can make or break the interest in a space, so you need to be smart about how you set things up. Also, you want to make sure that you stage things cost effectively and spend money where it has the most impact. Here are five essential tips for staging a rental property to attract new occupants.

1. Add Some Curb Appeal

Your first impression starts when a potential resident pulls up to your office. Make sure that the landscape around your property is attractive and that the outside and common areas of your rentals are all clean and in great shape.

2. Consider All The Senses

Placing a bunch of well-curated furniture is not always enough. You also have to make sure that the space is attractive to all the senses. So make sure the space smells great, has good acoustics, and perfect lighting. Creating a full sensory experience as opposed to just a visual experience is very attractive to potential residents.

3. Emphasize Your Selling Points

Does your rental have a fireplace, turn it on. Does it have a great view of the city, keep the windows open. Does it have a great kitchen, add some great cooking utensils. Make sure that everything you stage the space with highlights the unique features of your rental.
 
4. Show Your Potential Renters How To Use The Space

Don’t just focus on some great furniture groupings add those little details that can help potential renters see how they would use the rental. Create multi-use spaces that can appeal to everyone like an office/guest room/play room. Consider adding things like reading nooks to the corners or fluffy towels in the bathroom. Anything that shows that they could live a great life in the space.

5. Pick The Right Furnishings

Finally, don’t just pick furnishing that you like or are a great fit for the space. Think about the neighborhood you are in and the types of people who love your area. If you are in a downtown location, keep the decor chic and modern. If you are in a young hip area go for something funky like midcentury modern decor. If you are in family-friendly suburb looks for comfortable contemporary furnishings. Adapting the furniture to the tastes of your community can really make a place attractive to prospective renters.

Staging your apartment is more than just buying some great furnishings and accessories, you are really trying to create a feel that is attractive to the types of residents that would be interested in your space. So follow these tips and you’ll be sure to stage your rental for the right audience. Also, if you need some help, you can also contact Occupancy Solutions. We can help you assess your area, look at your space, and come up with some great ideas for staging so you can fill vacancies quickly.