Many people think that they can simply empty their home or rental property and it will be ready to sell. However, staging a property can increase your revenue and the speed of your sale. MD & DE Lifestyle Realty has advice on how to stage a property to sell faster in MD or DE.

Selling Your Home: Tips for Standing Out to Buyers

Make Design Decisions Based on the Local Buyer Demographics
Tailor staging to your target demographic, a family-friendly layout in suburban MD, or a coastal, relaxing vibe for DE beach towns. Maryland attracts professionals, families, and military families around bases like Fort Meade. Delaware draws retirees near the beaches, families, and remote workers due to tax benefits. Search other homes for sale on MD & DE Lifestyle Realty for staging ideas and inspiration.

Start with Curb Appeal and Depersonalization
Clearing walkways, trimming bushes, powerwashing the siding, and repainting the front door go a long way to boost curb appeal. And, our team recommends removing not only personal images, but also any niche decor and all clutter on surfaces like tables, shelves, or mantles.

Brighten Entry and Living Spaces First
Prioritize the rooms that potential buyers will enter first, and always opt for adding more light and neutral tones. Freshen up paint and light fixtures in the living room, entryway, kitchen, and bathrooms before you work on the bedrooms.

Deep Clean and Refresh the Smell Regularly
After the property is as cleared out as possible for staging, arrange for it to be professionally cleaned. Many sellers try to skip this step, but it makes a huge difference in impressing buyers quickly. Be sure to open up the property periodically while awaiting the sale and use natural air fresheners like lemon, linen, or lavender.

Contact your advisor at Maryland and Delaware Lifestyle Realty for more individualized guidance on how to stage your home or rental property for sale.