Style and Sell Your Home for More

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At Upstate, we’re the first to admit that selling a home can bring with it a whirlwind of emotions. The thought of styling and renovating your home can be a daunting one, and add to the stress of selling. But fear not: Upstate has a few tips on how to eliminate the overwhelm. These easy steps will help you prepare and style your property, in the hopes of selling it for more.

Anyone can make simple changes to enhance the look of their home affordably.

And the best part? It’s achievable regardless of what’s happening in the market, so you can feel in control of this aspect of the selling process.

Now, let’s get into it!

Why is styling and renovating the home so

important?

Styling and renovating is the icing on the cake when it comes to selling property.

Sure, you might be in a sought-out location, all of your amenities are working, you have the best real estate agent in the game [cough] ‘Upstate’ [cough]... BUT if your house isn’t looking its absolute best on open day, you could be turning away potential buyers.

It Enhances Visual Appeal

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but let’s face it – with homes being one of the biggest investments any of us will make, buyers most definitely judge a house based on its visual appeal.

It Creates An Emotional Connection

If Mrs Thompson adores the look of your living room, she’s going to picture herself, Mr Thompson and the little Thompsons curled up on the couch together watching their favourite shows. If it’s looking drab, out-of-date or there is noticeable damage, even on the furniture, she’s not going to picture her family living there at all.

Stand Out In The Crowd And Current Market

If potential buyers are comparing two properties in the same area of the same price, it’s almost a given that they will choose the one that has received TLC.

Generate Competitiveness Between Buyers

A well styled home is going to appeal to more than one buyer, creating competition which can lead to a bigger sale price.

Increase Your Sales Price And Decrease Time On The Market

All of the reasons above are almost certain to increase your sales price and shorten the time on the market, giving you peace of mind and reducing the stress of selling.