Even in a sellers’ market, there are some ways you can increase your chances of receiving more offers and selling your home for the best value.

Check out these expert tips for staging your home to help make the best first impression possible:

1. Clean and Declutter: Clean, clean, and clean some more! While you might not be able to stage each room in your home, ensuring that each space is cleaned and decluttered is vital. Especially ensure that counters, carpets, flooring, and appliances are spotless! This not only signals pride of ownership but it helps display the potential of the spaces to buyers.
2. Depersonalize: While you’re working through and cleaning your spaces, make sure to depersonalize along the way. Ideally, any family photos, kids’ drawings, etc, should be removed or replaced with more general photography to better appeal to potential buyers.
3. Focus on Key Spaces: The primary areas in your home are your living room, kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom. If you cannot get to each room, focus on these to ensure your home is represented as best as possible.
4. Consider a Fresh Coat: Did you know? According to a RE/MAX Canada Renovation Investment Report, 36% of buyers prefer a fresh coat of paint, which can make your home look new and revitalized.
5. Boost Curb Appeal: Don’t forget about curb appeal while staging your home! The exterior of your home is just as important as the interior—if not MORE important—for first impressions. An excellent starting point would be renting a power washer to scrub down your driveway and exterior walls.