How to Stage Your Home on a Budget: 7 Tips That Actually Work in Alabama & Florida

Thinking about selling your home but worried about the cost of staging?
Good news: it doesn’t have to break the bank.

Redfin recently shared a fantastic article with 17 budget-friendly home staging tips—and as a Gulf Coast Realtor who’s walked through a lot of homes, I can tell you: these work. You don’t need a designer. You just need a plan.

👇 Here are 7 of my favorite takeaways (with a local spin), plus a link to the full article:

✨ 1. Declutter, then declutter again

Less furniture = more space. Less stuff = more attention on the home. Think: open closets, tidy shelves, and clear counters.

🧼 2. Deep clean (really deep)

Buyers notice baseboards, ceiling fans, and bathroom grout. You don’t need a cleaning service—just time and elbow grease.

🛋 3. Rearrange for flow

Stage furniture to create clear walkways and inviting zones. Pull furniture off the walls and angle it toward conversation.

🌞 4. Let the light in

Open blinds, replace outdated bulbs with bright daylight LEDs, and add mirrors to bounce natural light around.

🚪 5. Stage your entry like a welcome mat on steroids

A fresh doormat, cleaned-up porch, and small plant by the door go a long way toward a great first impression.

🖼 6. Add cozy, affordable touches

A throw blanket, some neutral pillows, and a bowl of fresh fruit can give a homey feel without costing much.

🌿 7. Use greenery—even faux!

Plants (real or fake) bring life to a space, but In Moderation! Think: small potted herbs, ferns, or even eucalyptus in a vase.

👉 Want the full list of 17 staging tips?
You can find them all here in the original Redfin article:
🔗 https://www.redfin.com/blog/how-to-stage-a-house-inexpensively/

🎯 Final Thought: You Don’t Need a Pro Stager. Just a Pro Realtor.

Great staging doesn’t require a huge budget. But it does benefit from someone who knows what buyers look for in this market. I’ve helped sellers across Baldwin County and Pensacola highlight the best features of their homes—and I’d love to help you too.

📅 Schedule a free staging walk-through or seller consult here:
👉 Call of Text 256.366.6974 or Email katieraglandrealtor@gmail.com

📝 Want a customized home prep checklist?
📩 Just shoot me a message, and I’ll send it right over.