How to Sell a House Quickly: The Importance of Home Staging The bottom line is that first impressions matter. Does this even apply when selling a house? Presentation is crucial. If a potential buyer walks past a ‘For Sale’ sign at your front gate only to be confronted by a house in disrepair, are they inclined to try to flee? Unless, of course, they are enthralled by the prospect of purchasing a ‘charming fixer-upper’ at a reduced price. However, don’t count on it.

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This is where professional home staging comes in. In contrast to decorating, staging is the process of dressing up a property such that it has universal appeal. This frequently entails putting a more neutral coat of paint on walls, removing weary, old carpets, repairing damaged items, installing new fixtures, and cleaning your kids’ dirty stickers off the cupboards. In essence, you should dress your home tastefully to create a blank canvas for purchasers to explore, rather than presenting them with a finished and highly personalized masterpiece.

Finally, you want your house to appeal to as many buyers as possible. At the same time, you don’t want to splurge on preparing a house for sale.

Lourens J. Hilson

How to Sell a House Quickly

Houses with curb appeal sell, according to Lourens J. Hilson, Sales Manager of Just Property in Blouberg.

“Boost your property by having a good street view of the property,” says Lourens.

“Hang visible house numbers, mow the lawn, spruce up the flower beds, and clean the front windows.” Prospective buyers are already forming opinions before they arrive at the property, so make sure your home starts off to a good start.

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“Cleaning the floors, painting the walls and taking care of some basic maintenance will already go a long way in getting the property ready for the market.”

Lourens believes that kitchens and bathrooms are two of the most crucial rooms to renovate in any home. “However, you can create a better feel in any room by simply getting rid of clutter and striking a balance between a clean but lived-in feeling,” he said.

“Creating a lifestyle in the home is also important.” For instance, if you have a dining room, dress it up by setting the table and displaying freshly cut flowers in a vase. This would provide the impression of a welcoming family home, ready for that first dinner party.”

While the cost of staging a home before selling will vary depending on the property, the majority of the work may be done by the owners themselves, which should keep costs to a minimal.

When asked what he believes buyers are looking for in a property purchase these days, Lourens says, “Location is still a major factor for buyers, with schooling being an important part of their decision-making; and a clean and neat home will also sell much faster than a home that would require some maintenance.”