In most cases, you should stage your home before getting it on the market.

Back-to-school season is here, which means the summer market is about to end. Inventory continues to rise, and we now have almost double the number of homes in Central Florida than we did in July 2023. With more sellers entering the market, many are asking whether they need to make any repairs before putting their property on the market. The answer to that depends on your situation, but in most cases, you should.

One thing you should do is have a professional stager look at your home. Staging doesn’t necessarily mean adding furniture, but it typically involves rearranging items or decluttering. This can help your home look its best and give you a list of things you can do to prepare it for the market.

“It’s never too early to start working on your home update list.”

Recently, we listed a home owned by an interior designer for a local builder. Even though her house is already nicely decorated, we still recommended a few small changes, like painting and removing some items, so it meets the current market preferences.

The current market is competitive, but there are low-cost updates you can do to set your home apart from others. It’s never too early to start working on your home update list. If you’re thinking about ways to increase your home value, we’d love to discuss them with you. Feel free to call us at (407) 499-8993.