Real Estate Staging or Home Staging, what is staging?
Staging is the process of preparing your home for sale; it is a proven sales strategy.
Staging is very much like going on a first date - you take the time and effort to make an excellent first impression; as a seller you need to make your property attractive to wide range of prospective buyers by ‘dressing’ it effectively.
What is involved in Staging?
Each home is ‘individual’ and has different features; but the same basic techniques are used to varying degrees. Some of the techniques of staging involve furniture placement, good traffic flow, adequate lighting, neutral décor, proper identification of rooms and the use of lifestyle elements.
Staging your home for sale is entirely different from decorating your home for your enjoyment. You want to make it inviting and enticing enough so that the buyer experiences that warm fuzzy “I love this house” feeling; because they are able to picture themselves and their family actually living in this amazing space.
Should you stage?
The answer is a resounding YES, because staging your home will give you an added advantage over your competition; it will take the pressure off you and your family. It is not always easy to be impersonal when it concerns a home you have grown to love; but we see your home through impartial eyes and choose the best features to highlight; we will show you how you can make the most of what you have and increase the value of your home.
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Benefits of Staging:
- Staging IS an investment, it costs less than a price reduction
- Staged homes can earn up to 6% above the asking price
- 75% of buyers check the internet before visiting a home, staged properties show better, both on the web and live
- Staged, well kept homes are often appraised at a higher value – 2007 HomeGain survey
- Staging gives the seller a competitive edge in the market by maximizing the value of the home
- Reduces the stress level, by providing and or advising on moving companies, packers, organizers, installers and other professional service providersrs
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