🍂 Why August is the Perfect Time to Start Staging for Fall Sales

Hi friends,

I just got back from a little getaway up in New Jersey-city lights, the shore, and plenty of fresh perspective. And it got me thinking: August really is the sweet spot if you’re planning to sell your home this fall.

Here’s why:

• Fall buyers are motivated. Many are looking to settle in before the holidays. That means they’re serious and ready to make quick offers.

• First impressions matter more than ever. September and October listings tend to be crowded, so standing out right away is key.

• Prep takes time. Little changes can make a big difference, but it’s easier to tackle them now before the market gets busier.

But what if you’re living in your home while selling? That’s where most homeowners feel the stress. It’s one thing to keep a home “show ready” for a weekend, it’s another to live your daily life, kids, pets, laundry and all while trying to keep things perfect.

Here are a few easy tips you can start now:

1. Edit before you pack. Don’t move things you don’t love. Start donating the things you no longer need now.

2. Create balance. Too much furniture makes rooms feel cramped, too little makes them feel cold. I help find the sweet spot.

3. Think beyond the photos. Buyers also experience the energy of a home during showings. Fresh flowers, open blinds, and intentional touches go a long way.

👉 If you’re planning to list this fall, August is the time to start. A few small shifts now will make showings smoother, photos stronger, and offers more competitive.

I’d love to help you create calm in the chaos and make your next move less stressful, while showcasing your home in its very best light.

One of my favorite things to hear from clients is, “I wish I had done this sooner; I don’t even want to move now!” That’s the beauty of staging done right, it’s not about making your home look “decorated”, it’s about creating spaces that feel good to live in and are irresistible to buyers.

Summer is the perfect time to start prepping if you are thinking of a Fall move.

Staging your occupied home is an affordable option to a whole house redo and helps buyers envision their life in your space!

Ready to learn more about how I can help? Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call and let's chat.

Thanks for reading! Until next time.

Shirley