The Single Best Way to Sell Your Home This Fall

If your house is on the market right now, take heart! And heed what many experts say is the one best thing you can do to reel in buyers: Give your home an autumn upgrade with some staging.

Staging is the technique sellers use to showcase their home at its best through upgrading furniture and decor. And celebrating all things autumnal is the way to do it successfully now.

To tap into the fall frenzy, here are some staging tips that will help your home exude a cozy ambiance that'll get those offers rolling in.

Home staging all starts at your door Focusing on curb appeal is the perfect way to get off on the right fall foot, 

Place a few potted mums in seasonal colors near the door, and add a simple, natural wreath made of faux leaves or even wheat,” It turns out that while autumn appears to be fairly universally loved, Halloween is not so much. Changing leaves mean changing colors, autumn is associated with warmer neutrals—think the deep reds, burnt oranges, and golden yellows reminiscent of the shades of fallen leaves.

Sprinkle these warmer tones around your house in your table décor, bathroom and kitchen towels, accent rugs, and even art, but do make sure they complement any existing color palette, she notes. Scents of cinnamon, apple, and (let’s not forget the smell of the moment) pumpkin spice will all help potential buyers picture themselves baking up something luscious after an afternoon of apple picking.

Thanksgiving—and families will be thinking about gathering loved ones around, maybe even in the new home. Appeal to this dream by setting the table as though you were expecting a large group for a sumptuous feast.