Thrift shops or antique shops. If you have any of these in your area, consider asking to rent more significant pieces of furniture. While you will not always be successful at this, if you find something that would fit your needs, it doesn’t hurt to ask. Some experts suggest using cardboard instead of renting furniture for a comparatively lower cost. You can dress it up as standard furniture without anyone necessarily seeing the difference. Much of this furniture is durable enough to be sat upon, making it a surprisingly good stand-in. Whichever furniture option you choose, make sure it is the best for your particular situation and will bring you the greatest return on investment by helping sell the house more quickly than expected or for a higher price.
AFFORDABLE OPTIONS
Let’s talk a bit about the budget. When exploring staging options, it’s possible to become overwhelmed by the price tag of renting furniture. The great news is that by taking the time to re- evaluate and rearrange your current possessions, you will find that you may not have to rent much furniture at all. This can save you a fair bit of money. What else can save money and help make the sale? Here are a few tips: Re-establish boundaries. If your living room is also the playroom, the toys must hibernate. No one enjoys seeing dolls and cars all over the floor. Do you golf in your hallway? Read in the restroom? Pack up the putting green and re-shelf those books. Polishing. Deeply and thoroughly clean every room, paying attention to minor details. When was the last time you polished
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