STAGING FAQ'S...
Why do I need to use
staging to sell my home?
Purchasing a home is an emotional decision, and a
beautifully decorated home represents an elevation in
lifestyle that most home buyers are seeking. The purpose of
staging is to build upon your home’s existing appeal and
create an enviable living environment to show buyers that
your asking price is worth every penny.
Can’t my realtor market my home just as effectively without
staging?
In the current real estate market, realtors are
incorporating professional home staging into their services
at a rapidly increasing rate. Among the top benefits that
real estate companies cite regarding home staging is the
fact that staging a home can often prevent the necessity of
lowering the original listing price. This is due to the
consequence that staged homes generate more showings, and
thus tend to sell faster.
Shouldn’t I see if my house sells before I spend money on
home staging?
Homes that have been staged typically sell 50%
faster and for a higher price than homes that have not been
staged. To put it simply, you can reduce your price by
thousands of dollars to attract buyers, or you can spend a
fraction of that on professional staging which statistics
show usually leads to a faster sale.
I’m
selling my house, not my furniture. Why would my decorating
choices matter?Only ten percent of buyers are able
to walk into a home and envision how their own possessions
will look in your space. When you put your home on the
market, your possessions and décor should serve to enhance
the positive aspects of your property while downplaying any
perceived negatives.
I
get lots of compliments on my home, how could staging
improve it?
Your home is your own personal space, filled with
the things that you enjoy and cherish. While it may be
clean, well-decorated and nicely painted, you want
prospective buyers to walk through your home and see
themselves living there. Displaying large amounts of
personal items such as photographs, mementos, etc. can often
make a buyer feel like an intruder rather than a welcome
visitor. Additionally, color choices can be very personal as
well. Professional staging addresses these issues by helping
homeowners neutralize a space in a pleasing and inviting
way, while at the same time incorporating the homeowner’s
own tastes and preferences.
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