In today’s competitive real estate environment, you want your home to stand out. Real estate experts agree: “Space sells houses“. Storing and staging your home effectively can significantly impact its sale price and speed. Research from the National Association of Realtors indicates that staged homes sell 73% to 88% faster and can command offers between 5% and 20% higher than properties that have not been staged.“ When potential buyers walk through your home, they want to imagine their life there, not see the overflow of yours.
Staging Your Home for Success
- Depersonalize & Declutter: Moving family photos, bulky furniture, and “extra” decor into storage makes your rooms feel larger and more inviting.
- The “Closet Test”: Buyers always check closets and pantries. If they are overstuffed, it sends a message that the home lacks adequate storage. A partially empty closet suggests the house is “big enough to hold your possessions”. Move half your clothes to a 5×5 unit to create the illusion of endless space.
- The 50% Rule: Staging experts often recommend removing up to 50% of a home’s contents to improve flow and open up space.
- Highlighting Storage Capacity and Depersonalization: Removing family photos and personal memorabilia helps buyers visualize the house as their future home rather than yours.
Strategic Timing for Staging
A structured timeline can reduce the stress of getting a home market-ready:
- 4–6 Weeks Out: Pack non-essential items (books, off-season clothes, collectibles) and move them to your Los Hermanos Storage unit.
- 2–3 Weeks Out: Focus on “bulky” furniture like extra sofas, recliners, or large dining tables that crowd walkways.
- Photo Day: Clear all counters and floors. Professional photographers recommend removing at least 30% of visible items from each room for the best listing photos.
A Secret Tool for Real Estate Agents & Stagers
Storage units aren’t just for homeowners; they act as a “logistics hub” for real estate professionals:
- Inventory Rotation: Professional stagers use units as micro-warehouses to store furniture, artwork, and “open house kits” (signs, flyers, cleaning supplies) between listings.
- Closing Gap Bridge: Agents often recommend month-to-month storage to clients facing a “closing gap”—when their move-out date is earlier than the closing date on their new home.
Cost vs. ROI Comparison
While professional staging can cost between $800 and $5,000, the return on investment (ROI) is among the highest for pre-sale improvements.
Ready to get your home sold? Rent a storage unit online or call us at 505-445-1525 to maximize your homes potential!