Why Stage?
You may live in a lovely home, but the truth is that we sell houses differently than we live in them. If a buyer walks into your home and becomes distracted by your possessions -- this is what they will often remember when they leave, not your house!
Buyers need to be able to walk into your home and start visualizing how wonderful it would be to live there. Most people only see how things are, not how they could be. If you take the time to prepare your house properly, you will have an enormous advantage over your competition. A small investment up front can pay off in a much larger profit at closing.
Why Use A Home Staging Professional?
In such a competitive market, sellers need every advantage they can get. Having your home evaluated and staged by a trained professional will ensure that your home looks its best, and will set it apart from other homes in the same price range. It has been documented that homes that have been staged, sell faster in a tough market, and sell for more money in a good market.
External Links
- Realtor Magazine article on staging. (Part One and Part Two)
- General information on preparing your house for sale
- Wikipedia article on home staging
