Staging a residence before a prospect comes to see it can really help them to imagine it as their own. Think of it this way: which is more inviting, an empty room, or a room with a little character? During visits, you want to invite your prospects to feel at home while on the tour within the residence, and staging is the best way to do this. Staging a residence doesn’t have to be unaffordable, and we want to break down 3 ways you can stage your residence while still keeping things low-cost:

1.    Change out lighting and knobs – Refreshing the kitchen or bathroom can be one of the most impactful staging processes you can do, but a remodel can be thousands and thousands. A really simple way to freshen up the space while keeping things inexpensive is to simply change out the lightbulbs to some night bright alternatives, and switch out the knobs on the cabinetry. With a quick wipe down, the space will be updated, modern, and welcoming! 

2.    Paint it light – A refresh of the painting in the space can also work really well for staging, and if you take on the task yourself or with your maintenance crew, it can also be pretty inexpensive to do. A pro-tip is to do away with any dark colors, and to repaint the space with light tones so you can make the rooms appear larger!

3.    Take care of the outside – An overgrown lawn, leaves in the gutter, or bare spots in the grass can be extremely impactful to prospects, and taking quick care of the outside can be one of the most valuable staging efforts you can undertake. The best part is that this is also typically quite inexpensive, and really creates an ideal frame for the residence you are to be showing. 

Staging your residences before a tour or visit is important to allowing the prospect to really visualize themselves in the space. At Occupancy Solutions, we want you to know that staging a residence doesn’t have to be expensive in order to make a big impact, and there are plenty of little things you can do to really wow those coming to take a tour. To learn more about inexpensive residence staging, simply contact us today at OccupancySolutions.com!