With a few tweaks and a little decluttering, you can showcase a listing and get top dollar. Here’s how:   First and foremost, banish all clutter! You need to create a great first impression for buyers. You should depersonalize by removing photos, trophies, posters, knick-knacks, etc… Remove any large or excess furnishings to maximize the feeling of space. Highlight key features in each room. Focal points help buyers imagine themselves living in your home with a certain lifestyle that they are dreaming of. Make sure your home smells fresh and clean (Febreeze works great)!  Repaint the walls in neutral colors. Trim the bushes and keep the lawn mowed. Lots of flowers can create powerful curb appeal!

When selling in a slow market there’s no need to price your home lower than your competition so it will sell faster. Staging your home properly will give it a strong emotional appeal to buyers.

Not too long ago, I listed an older home that was in desperate need of staging. I informed the seller how to do this so he could sell it for the same amount as the comparable homes in the neighborhood. When I returned to the house, I could not believe the difference in its appearance. It looked like a model home, which enabled him to actually raise the price quite a bit. It sold in no time flat, for much more than he ever expected.

So, yes, staging is one of the most important things a seller can do to attain a quick sell without having to lower the price. Please take out the time to make your home feel warm and cozy and you may even end up with several offers to choose from. Wouldn't that be nice!  

For more selling and staging tips visit my website: 
www.SanAntonio-ForSale.com