{"id":4682,"date":"2023-09-29T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:14:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T18:14:57","slug":"living-room-staging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/living-room-staging\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget-Friendly DIY Living Room Staging Tips To Sell Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no surprise real estate agents representing buyers and sellers agree that living room staging is a top priority<\/a> when selling your home, according to the National Association of Realtors.<\/p>\n

Even if your living room is run-of-the-mill, you can turn it into a head-turning showroom using affordable living room staging<\/a> touches that sell.<\/p>\n

With this advice from top-performing real estate professionals and expert stagers, you\u2019ll have buyers thinking about cuddling up on the couch with a good book, hosting a game night with friends \u2014 and ready to make an offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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An experienced agent will understand the value of staging, provide DIY tips, and refer you to the best staging experts in your market. HomeLight can connect you with a top-performing agent near you.<\/p>\n \n

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Declutter your living room to make space for buyers\u2019 imaginations<\/h2>\n

Professional home stagers and top real estate agents shared that the number one tip for staging your home is to declutter<\/a> it.<\/p>\n

A living room should evoke a sense of comfort and connection, serving as a communal space where memories are made. But when it’s brimming with personal knick-knacks<\/a>, overflowing bookshelves, and excess furniture, it can feel more chaotic than cozy.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome people are comfortable in their home, so they think other people are going to be,\u201d says Stephanie Woods-Lembac<\/a>, a top real estate agent in Prescott Valley, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Woods-Lembach advises that getting rid of years of stuff should be the first step for DIY staging. By decluttering your living room, you pave the way for potential buyers to visualize their own lives unfolding within its walls.<\/p>\n

Decluttering isn\u2019t only for books, magazines, family photos, and office accessories. Furniture, rugs, lamps, and curtains may also be adding to that cramped feeling. If you aren\u2019t ready to part with certain items, you can pack them up and store them. The key here is to narrow down the items in your living room to make it feel fresh, clean, and open.<\/p>\n

Clear surfaces, minimized decorations, and thoughtful furniture arrangements create an inviting blank canvas, allowing buyers to project their own tastes and aspirations onto the space.<\/p>\n

Once you have pared down the items in your living or family room, you can put what\u2019s left on display and allow it to shine.<\/p>\n

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