Top Apartment Staging Tips to Maximise Your Sale Price

Looking to boost your apartment’s market appeal and selling price? The answer may lie in apartment staging. The staging process is more than just about aesthetics; it’s a strategic approach designed to highlight your property’s best features and cast a lasting impression on potential buyers.

Read our essential apartment staging tips, from maximising space with clever furniture placement to choosing colour schemes that speak to a wide audience, ensuring your apartment stands out from the rest. Each tip is purposefully chosen to create impact where it counts – in your closing sale.

What is apartment staging?

Apartment staging encompasses the process of decluttering and decorating an apartment to accentuate its best features and facilitate prospective buyers visualising their own lives in the space.

When it comes time to sell, staging your apartment can:

• Significantly reduce the time it spends on the market.
• Highlight the full potential of your apartment by creating an illusion of spaciousness and functionality in small spaces.
• Potentially increase not only the number of prospective buyers but also the final sale price.

Our essential tips for successful apartment staging

We asked our talented property stylists to provide some tips for successful apartment staging. These strategies are not just for professional home stagers, but for anyone looking to present their apartment in a way that makes it memorable and appealing to potential buyers.

Present a spacious, clean and purposeful space

One of the key initial steps when staging an apartment for sale is presenting a clean, purposeful and spacious environment that allows potential buyers to focus on the space itself, rather than being distracted by too much clutter. If you are living in the property during the sales process, it is recommended you remove personal belongings – especially family photos, and nick-nacks and trinkets.

For empty apartments, whether you choose to stage yourself or enlist the services of a home staging company like Crave to help, the key is to enhance the perception of space.

Select a neutral base colour palette and build from there

When staging your apartment, it’s important to remember that less is more. A neutral base colour palette creates a blank canvas that appeals to a broader audience and allows buyers to add their personal touches with ease.

Some of the best neutral colours to work with are:

• Beige
• White
• Grey
• Taupe
• Ivory
• Coffee tones
• Golden honey and butter tones
• Blue-green or mossy-green

Highlight key features

Each apartment possesses unique features that distinguish it. It could be an architectural detail, a view, or a unique layout. Whether it’s views of Kings Park, the Perth skyline or extra storage space in the master bedroom, these are the kind of features you want to highlight when staging your apartment.

Maximise lighting

Natural lighting can make a huge difference in making your apartment look more inviting. Beyond natural light, the type of light fixtures you use can also have a significant impact on the ambiance of your apartment. Floor or table lamps and bedside lamps are important for creating a well-lit space.

Define spaces

Another important aspect of staging is defining spaces within your apartment. This can be especially important in open plan apartments, where it can be more challenging to delineate different areas, such as the living room, dining room, and bedrooms.

There are a few ways to define spaces effectively, such as:

• Using rugs to establish zones and boundaries.
• Strategically placing furniture to create distinct areas for specific activities.

By defining spaces within your apartment, you help potential buyers visualise the functionality of the space.

Accessorise thoughtfully

Thoughtfully placed accessories can imbue a space with character and personality. These can include:

• Throw pillows
• Blankets
• Fresh or faux flowers and plants
• Books
• Candles
• Rugs

But more than just adding visual appeal, accessories can also help potential buyers connect emotionally with the property. They add a touch of warmth and homeliness that can make your apartment feel more comfortable.

Engage a staging professional

While you can implement many of these tips yourself, engaging a professional staging company, like Crave, can often yield even better results (plus, we can do all the heavy lifting for you). Our professional property stylists have the market-aware styling expertise to facilitate potential buyers in envisioning living in your apartment, increasing the likelihood of a successful sale.

FAQs

Is property staging my apartment worth it?

Yes, property staging is worth it as it can attract more interest from potential buyers, decrease the amount of time your apartment spends on the market, and can potentially increase the final selling price between. A survey of the top real estate agents in the LJ Hooker network in Australia discovered that “Styling your home to look its best will boost final sales price between 7.5-12.5 per cent.”*

How much does apartment staging cost in Perth?

Home staging in Perth typically costs between $2000 and $5000. The cost of staging an apartment is determined based on factors like:

• The size of the apartment
• The number of spaces staged
• The property location / access

At Crave, the starting cost of home staging in Perth is around $2000 for a basic 1-bedroom apartment. While this may seem like a significant investment, it’s important to remember that staging is often recovered in the increased sale price.

ASK FOR AN OBLIGATION FREE CONSULTATION

Are you thinking of staging your apartment? In Perth’s competitive real estate market, professional staging can significantly influence sale price and time on market. Chat with one of our talented stylists about our home staging packages and to arrange a complimentary, obligation free consultation. Get in touch by filling out the form below or contact us on 1300 733 566.