Sometimes sellers just don’t have the budget to rent furniture and accessories to stage their homes. With low budget staging all you need is a little creativity to transform your home into something your potential buyers will love.

The most important thing to do is clean and pre-pack anything personal (photos, awards, diplomas, degrees etc.) as well as anything you know you won’t use in the next couple of months. By doing this,
you’ll depersonalize your home and make it seem larger.

Tackle any unfinished repairs and consider painting. It’s amazing how a fresh coat of paint can transform your home.

Now the fun part – showcasing your home. Search every room, closet and your basement for forgotten furniture, blankets, pillows, candles, artwork and accessories. You may end up borrowing furniture or accessories from your living room to stage your bedroom, the most important thing is to keep an open mind on where to place everything. Don’t be afraid to remove a comforter from your bed if the bunches are beyond repair. Sometimes a neutral sheet will work as a replacement. Good luck on your quick sale!

Check out the other before & after shots from this home:

– Kitchen
– Living Room
– Dining Room
– Bathroom
– 1/2 Bath

Before: Bathroom before staging. Sometimes bathrooms are beautiful on their own. However, it never hurts to add the finishing touches to them to make them the best they can be. Sometimes it’s the finishing touches that can leave a lasting impression on your potential buyers. By moving the towels from the countertop to their proper place on the towel racks and adding a small plant, this bathroom feels fresher.

After: Not many changes were required to stage this bathroom, however by moving the towels to their proper place, the room feels finished. Check out the other before & after shots from this home: – Kitchen – Dining Room – Sunroom – Office

Before: Office before staging. If your home has enough bedrooms, and depending on if your target buyers would be interested, you may consider staging an office. If you do decide to stage one room as an office, make sure the features of the room are enhanced. Don’t try to add too many office items if a desk, chair and lifestyle accessories get the point across.

After: By removing some of the furniture in this office, you can now see the beautiful flooring. Check out the other before & after shots from this home: – Kitchen – Dining Room – Sunroom – Bathroom

A bathroom should always feel soothing and relaxing, just like a spa. What are some very easy tricks to achieving this staged bathroom oasis?

1. Neatly organize your towels. They should be neatly arranged on your towel rack. Some people prefer layering towels, some prefer folding two towels beside each other. Personally I think both are beautiful so choose which one you like best.

2. Add some greenery.
Nothing freshens up a bathroom like a plant.

3. Keep your shower curtain on the outside of the tub (it looks tidier this way).

Bonus tip: keep the toilet seat down!

Check out the other before & after shots from this home:

– Kitchen
– Living Room
– Dining Room
– Bedroom
– 1/2 Bath