While some home sellers think that staging
a house for sale is nothing but an unnecessary expense, experts believe
that this extra step can make a big difference in days on the market. It can
also mean making a better profit from when it comes to closing the deal.
Why Stage Your Home Before Selling?
Is staging a home that is for sale really important? YES!
Home staging an Atlanta property can be extremely beneficial for the sellers.
According to studies conducted by industry experts most buyers form an opinion
about the home within the first 7 -10 seconds of arriving at the property.
Still another study indicates that an overwhelming 90% of home buyers are not
capable of visualizing the potentials of the home through normal household
clutter and imperfections. Thankfully, you can get past these hurdles, make a
good first impression and help buyers visualize your home as their future home with
some staging.
Staging Your House, Yourself
- Remove Nostalgic Pictures and Family Items – You want potential buyers to see themselves in your home. A house full of family mementos screams this is “our” home, not yours!
- Keep the Colors Neutral – When touching up you home for sale, paint in neutral or basic tones. Think Beige, Eggshell and Off-White. This will help buyers to see their possessions fitting better into the new space as well as make a clean, crisp presentation of your home.
- De-Clutter – Nothing says “, no space available, lack of storage” than a kitchen counter packed with utensils and gadgets. Also, carry this de-cluttering concept over to your furnishings. Position furnishing away from walls and group together. You want potential buyers to see your home as open and spacious. Now is a great to think about renting a storage unit.
- Organize – Okay, let me be frank, potential buyers are more than likely going to peak into closets and medicine cabinets. Make sure these areas are organized and stash the personal items such as medications, guns, mail and personal hygiene items.
- Corral the Pets – Nothing can put a damper on a home tour than having a dog or cat jumping on potential buyers. It is best to kennel or crate your pets whenever possible. Also do not forget to vacuum and remove any pet toys or chew items.
- Do Not Forget the Outside – The first impression home buyers will have of your house is the entrance and front yard. In addition, with people spending most of their time in an office all day outdoor and entertaining areas are becoming much more important for home seekers. Make sure to spend some time freshening up your home’s outside appearance. Remove any clutter (over the top garden décor such as gnomes or plastic flamingos) and dead plants. A minimal investment in some new mulch and colorful seasonal flowers can greatly improve a home’s curb appeal.
Hire a Professional Home
Staging Company
Professionally Staging a house for sale can reduce its time on the market and increases
its value. According to the Real Estate Staging Association professionally
staged homes typically sell in about 45 days while non-staged homes usually
stay on the market
for an average of 102 days.
In addition, a study conducted by the National
Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that the average professional staging
investment (1% to 3% of the home’s asking price) typically provides 8% to 10%
return on investment (ROI). So sometimes it pays to let the experts handle the
staging.
Staging your
home can help you sell faster and for top dollar. For more valuable tips on selling or buying a home,
please visit my site at http://www.pamsantoro.com/. You can
also contact me at 678-656-6627 if you have any questions about local
market conditions, financing or anything that can help you with in your search
for real estate. Remember, no one sells a home like a Mom!
Staged Home Image courtesy of kakisky@morguefilephoto.com
House with Keys Image courtesy of fantasista@freedigitalphotos.net
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