Thinking of selling your home or investment property? First impressions matter and property styling can make a world of difference – from the first impression of your property, to the final sale price.

Whether you’re a fan of DIY styling or considering professional help, remember property styling isn’t just about making your home look attractive, it’s about helping buyers connect to the property. 
When starting the sale process, many homeowners might start with simple DIY upgrades such as painting walls, rearranging furniture and adding a few cushions or plants around the home. The benefits?

• You’re in control of expenses
• It’s a hands-on project
• You can update areas quickly to boost the look of its livability

 DIY styling however can fall short when preparing for sale.

• Over-personalisation: Your treasured family photos and trinkets make a home feel like yours, not theirs.
• Lack of coherence: Styling requires a trained eye for flow, scale and colour harmony. You might miss that neutral balance that the buyer will love.
• Hidden glitches: Minor repairs or staging for “impact areas” aren’t always obvious unless you know what buyers are looking for.

Why Bring in a Professional?

When selling your home, whether you’re moving on or maximising an investment, professional styling can make a big difference.

1. Many buyers purchase a home based on feeling. A professionally styled home feels calm, neutral, and inviting and allows buyers to picture their future life there.
2. From smart furniture placement to decor selection, professional home staging draws attention to the strengths of your layout, lighting, and space.
3. According to styling experts*, styled homes can sell for up to 10% more than homes not styled. That’s potentially thousands of dollars back in your pocket gained for a modest styling investment.
4. When you choose full, partial or virtual styling, you get contemporary furniture and accessories without having to buy them, saving you time and money. Better still, all the work is done for you!

Tip: At Katrina Wright, we offer styling solutions tailored to your home and budget! Ask us about                                                              our property staging services.

Want to Style Yourself?

Getting ready for a property inspection or open home? Try these quick decluttering hacks:

1. Box up personal items: Pack away family photos, hobby gear, excess decorations, toys and any other items that create clutter. The goal should be a clean slate that feels universal.

2. Clear your surfaces: Benches, tables and vanities should be clear of all clutter. The aim is to show off the space, not your belongings.

3. Remove bulky furniture: Anything blocking light, walkways, or views should go. Let your home’s layout shine!

Get Expert Advice

Still wondering if professional property styling is for you? Here’s why homeowners across Australia say yes to styling.

• On-trend furniture & accessories. Stylists bring in the latest colours, textures, and furniture to suit your home’s architecture without you needing to purchase anything.
• Stronger online presence. Styled homes photograph beautifully, drawing more clicks on real estate websites and driving greater foot traffic.
• Completely hands-off. Styling is done for you, from planning and delivery to setup and removal. Zero hassle, maximum impact.

Did You Know? 

When you list your home for sale or auction, we offer an additional online interactive styling tool with your online listing, so buyers can furnish and decorate your home to their personal taste – including changing wall colours, flooring, adding or removing walls, doors, even windows! Ask us about this styling tool.

Ready to Style Your Property for Sale?

Don’t settle for average. Speak to us today about property styling to present your property at its absolute best to help attract more interest, faster sales, and better prices. We offer expert property styling presentation packages and marketing solutions, with a range of styling options to support your sales campaign.

*Source: Australian Institute of Home Staging