When You’re Stuck in a Buyer’s Market—Tips to Better Stage Your Home Without Spending a Fortune

While summer truly is the prime time to sell a home, unfortunately, in many parts of the country, communities are steeped deeply in buyers’ markets. Buyers have plenty of inventory to choose from, which often leads them to submit low-ball offers or make outrageous demands; after all, they know you want to sell but they have plenty of other opportunities.  While you have many aspects of your home that you cannot change, like location or layout, you can make some small or smart upgrades that will set your home apart from the competition. Here are just a few ideas to help your boost your home’s appeal:

• Think automation. Potential buyers are wowed by smart upgrades, but these don’t have to be elaborate. A smart thermostat, a video-enabled doorbell, or a remote control TV lift or pop-up TV lift add that touch of modern that many buyers want.
• Declutter! Having an over-cluttered or cramped place is the most common pitfall of home sellers. Buyers get too hung up on your space-hogging possessions that they can’t see your home’s true character. Consider putting as much of your stuff in storage as possible, and use a flat-TV wall mount to eliminate the needs for bulky entertainment furniture. You want buyers to see more of your home, and less of your stuff.
• If your home has more color going on than a Technicolor dream-coat, you should consider freshening up your paint into a more neutral color or intentional color palate. A gallon of paint costs less than twenty dollars at most major home improvement stores. Even if you can’t revamp the whole house, you can bring the most unusual rooms back to a more buyer-acceptable tone.
• Remember, curb appeal is what gets potential buyers in the door. Small touches like a potted plan by the door, a porch chair, or a clean landscaping bed help put the proverbial lipstick on your home’s exterior. You don’t need to spend a lot of money, and Pinterest is full of economical ideas to dress up your entryway.

As you work to sell your home, check out the innovative TV storage solutions offered by Inca TV Lifts can help you better stage your home for potential buyers. To check out our products, request a catalogue today!