Quick Tips For Staging Your Home

Get The Highest Value For Your Home!

Here are some quick tips for helping you along with the staging process:

Staging your home is a proven strategy for speeding up the sales process. It can even help boost your home’s value when offers start coming in. By highlighting your home’s strengths and giving prospective buyers a sense of how they’d utilize different spaces, you can help these prospects develop emotional attachments to your home.

Pay attention to lighting

Great lighting is crucial for making your home look warm and welcoming. If you notice that some areas of your home are dark and dreary, increase the wattages of the lightbulbs in the fixtures and lamps. A good rule of thumb is to have a total of 100 watts of lighting for every 50 square feet of interior space. Also, you should strive for three different types of lighting per room: accent lighting (on a wall or table), task lighting (such as a reading or under-cabinet light), and ambient lighting (overhead).

Update your appliances

Alright, so you might not be willing to spend thousands of dollars on installing new, stainless steel appliances just for staging. However, studies show that new appliances in the kitchen garner high returns for sellers, which means you stand to get a better price for you home. A great, inexpensive solution is to apply stainless steel stick-on coverings to all of your appliances. These coverings can quickly transform an outdated kitchen into one that screams ultra-modern.

Get rid of unnecessary furniture

It should go without saying that when staging a home, you need to get rid of clutter. However, sellers often forget about some of the biggest causes of clutter: namely, couches, chairs, and tables. Having too much furniture in your home can make it seem small and cramped. So before you start showing your home, take a walk around and remove furniture items that you can live without. You don’t need to get rid of everything (afterall, you want the space to look lived-in), but you want to make sure you’re maximizing available space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the common questions we hear from our customers.

BUYING RELATED QUESTIONS

How do I know if I’m ready to buy a home?

If you have stable finances, a clear idea of your needs, and are ready to settle in one location, you might be ready to buy. Brian can help you evaluate your readiness.

What is the first step in the home-buying process?

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a great place to start. It helps you understand your budget and shows sellers you're serious.

How much do I need for a down payment?

The amount varies, but many buyers put down 5%–20%. Some loan programs require even less. Brian can connect you with trusted lenders to explore your options.

What should I look for during a home tour?

Pay attention to layout, condition, and location. Consider future needs and potential red flags. Brian will help you identify key factors and ask the right questions.

Do I need a home inspection?

Absolutely. A home inspection helps uncover potential issues before you buy, giving you peace of mind or negotiation power.

SELLING RELATED QUESTIONS

How do I determine my home’s market value?

Brian offers a free comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you understand your home’s current value based on market trends and recent sales.

How long does it take to sell a home?

Timing varies depending on the market, pricing, and location. On average, homes in Paducah sell in 4 - 12 days. Brian and the team works to streamline the process and attract the right buyers quickly