This morning I was watching Get It Sold on HGTV while getting ready for work, and it inspired me to write about the sheer importance of staging a home that you're trying to sell. I know it's a common topic, and that I have written about it before but it is more a part of my life now than ever before. Recently, one of our sale's agents had a client that listed an empty home. Reluctant to spend the money on staging, they marketed and showed it empty. Without selling it after time, the seller agreed to lower the price and to stage it. This cost the seller significantly more than just staging it in the first place. The lesson learned is that buyers cannot visualize their lives in a space that doesn't have specific assignments for rooms and coherent design elements. This is the message that Get It Sold was POUNDING home this morning.
There is nothing more important than the first impression, they say that typically buyers decide if they want to buy a place within 30 seconds of being inside. This means that the curb appeal and entry way must not be left out of your staging efforts. (Sometimes staging the living spaces including the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms takes precedence). Walking up to your home, buyers notice everything, so be very attentive to details.
If the task of staging your home is too daunting for you to take on by yourself, it is best to hire professionals. There is rental furniture companies specifically for staging. If you're feeling up to the task, here are expert tips.
Good luck!
Social Links UtilBarWrap