Staging Tips to Help Your Montgomery County Home Sell Faster and for More Money
Simple Updates That Maximize Value and Attract More Buyers
Did you know that staged homes in Montgomery County sell faster and for more money than unstaged properties? In today’s competitive 2025 market, buyers expect homes that are clean, neutral, and move-in ready. Even small updates can lead to a big return.
Whether you're selling a rowhome in Norristown or a colonial in Abington, here are smart staging tips that make buyers fall in love—and open their wallets.
Why Staging Works
Staging isn’t decorating. It’s strategic design that:
Highlights your home’s best features
Helps buyers emotionally connect with the space
Makes rooms feel bigger, brighter, and more functional
Helps your listing photos pop online (where most buyers start their search)
According to NAR, 81% of buyers say staging helps them visualize a property as their future home.
1. Declutter and Depersonalize
This is the first and most important step.
Do this:
Remove family photos, collections, and personal decor
Clear off countertops, dressers, and nightstands
Pack away out-of-season clothes to make closets look bigger
Remove excess furniture that clutters rooms
Pro tip: Aim for 50% of your stuff gone. Less is more.
2. Light It Up
Buyers love bright spaces. Natural light = perceived value.
Try this:
Open all curtains and blinds
Use daylight bulbs in lamps and overhead fixtures
Add accent lighting in dark corners
3. Use Neutral Colors
If your home has bold paint colors or dated wallpaper, now is the time to neutralize.
Soft grays, taupes, and warm whites photograph well
A fresh coat of paint = one of the highest ROI updates
Don’t forget to patch walls and clean trim
4. Create an Inviting Living Room
This is where buyers imagine relaxing with family and guests.
Use light throw pillows and a blanket to soften the couch
Center furniture to create a conversation space
Add greenery (real or faux) for warmth and color
5. Set the Scene in the Kitchen and Dining Room
Even if you don’t cook—make it feel like a chef’s dream.
Clear countertops except for 1–2 nice items (e.g., a wood cutting board and a bowl of lemons)
Set the dining table with simple place settings
Keep trash cans out of sight
6. Make Bedrooms Feel Like Boutique Hotels
Help buyers imagine restful nights and slow mornings.
Use crisp white bedding with throw pillows
Add a bedside lamp, book, and plant
Remove bulky dressers or clutter
7. Stage Bathrooms Like a Spa
Small details matter here.
White towels and a clean shower curtain
A tray with rolled towels, a candle, and a small plant
Hide all personal toiletries
8. Don’t Forget Curb Appeal
Your home’s first impression starts from the street.
Fresh mulch and trimmed hedges
Clean front door with a new doormat
Add potted flowers or greenery by the entry
Get the Full Prep Guide
We created a free Home Prep Checklist to help you go step-by-step, room by room.
Need hands-on help? Our team offers walk-through consultations with personalized prep advice for your home.
Book your free seller consultation
Or email Shaina@MontcoLiving.com
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