Why Stage Your Home?

Yes, staging may cost a bit and be inconvenient if you are still living in your property, but the return on investment is worth it! According to NAR (National Association of Realtors), staged homes sell for 17% more on average than those that are not staged. 95% will sell 87% faster than unstaged homes. All impressive statistics that result in more money for you, the seller.

What is staging? It is putting that special touch on the house, giving it the appeal it needs to bring in the right buyer and create the best first impression possible.

First, you need to look at your house the way a buyer would. Start with the front since buyers may not even get out of the car if it doesn't appeal to them. This means power washing, sparkling clean windows (remove and store the screens), paint touch up, spruce up the garden, add a new welcome mat, potted flowers and perhaps some chairs to the porch.

Inside, everything must be clean, clean, clean. You should declutter and take away any personal items, such as photos, religious decoration or extreme artwork. Closets should have plenty of room to show that there is no shortage of storage space. Kitchens should have few, if any, appliances on the counters. Bathrooms only have clean, fluffy towels and new soaps. Try for gender neutral when possible and corral any toys in attractive containers. Make sure each room has a purpose, whether it may be an office, a guest room, or perhaps a media room, you are suggesting a lifestyle. If you are living with a pet, make sure all toys and food are put away and that there is no animal smell anywhere.

Don't forget the patio or backyard. Create a conversation area using chairs, or a cozy place for morning coffee with a small bistro set.

As a full service agent, I not only help with pricing and marketing, but I can stage the home using some of the sellers' items and augmenting with any needed furniture and decor. I also arrange for inspections, suggest updates such as painting, floor redos or room upgrades. Take a look at some of the before and after shots from a recent listing. This home sold in 6 days for well over asking price!
Contact me for more help or with questions about selling a property.

Guest Room Before

Guest Room After

Living Room Before

Living Room After