Home Staging–Why?
We are avid believers in staging a home BEFORE it is put on the market for sale. There are numerous “home stagers” out there, so do your homework and research.
We are frequently asked “Why should I stage my home? Time on the market is so long now and I still have to live here.” Our answer is “THAT is EXACTLY why!” Price and presentation are now two of the most important elements in selling a house.
There is an enormous amount of inventory and your competition might be mostly bank-owned properties. That is where price comes into play. Daily we hear “But my house is in much better condition than any of the bank-owned homes, so we have a right to price alot higher.” Maybe and maybe not. Your home must say, without a doubt to a potential buyer, “Hey, look at me! I’m gorgeous, well-taken care of, my landscaping is supreme, and I don’t need any “improvements”. I’m in move-in condition!” What makes your home deserve a price tag of $10-20,000 or higher than a bank-owned property? The key here is to impress upon the buyer that the “improvements” needed on the bank-owned homes will, in the end, cost MORE than your current asking price. Make sense?
So, again, why stage your home? Because everyone looks better “dressed up”. Your home must be dressed for success. Flowers, opened window coverings, and dusting just doesn’t “do it” anymore.
Take a look at this staging:
Before:
Family Room
After:
Family Room
Do you agree that made a HUGE difference? If you are interested in home staging and agree this would be beneficial for you, just contact me at Debra@GarberandGarber.com and I’d be happy to discuss the endless possibilities for you.
