What are the most effective and budget-friendly ways to declutter and stage a home to attract potential buyers and sell quickly?

A pre-sale inspection can identify potential issues, saving time and money in the long run.

Pricing a house competitively, based on local sales and condition, increases the likelihood of a quicker sale.

Deep cleaning and decluttering a home can add 1-5% to the sale price.

Neutral colors, such as beige or gray, can increase a home's appeal to potential buyers.

Repainting walls with neutral colors can result in a faster sale and possibly a higher selling price.

Decluttering and staging a home can increase the perceived value of a home by up to 11%.

The average time to sell a house in the US is approximately 65-93 days, including offer acceptance and closing.

Homeowners should budget 1-3% of the home's value for staging and repairs.

The best time to sell a house in the US is typically during the late spring and early summer months.

A well-maintained exterior can increase a home's value by 5-11%.

Homeowners can expect to pay 5-10% of the sale price in closing costs.

Curb appeal projects, such as landscaping or a new front door, can provide a return on investment of up to 215%.

A home's listing price should be set at or just below the psychological price points of $299,999, $499,999, or $699,999.

Staging a home can decrease the time on the market by up to 73%.

Virtual staging, using digital technology, can save up to 90% of the cost of traditional staging.