Staged to Sell – Preparing House For Sale
Once you have decided to place your home on the market, another important step is preparing the house for sale. According to Move.com, “Staging” is preparing a home for sale by de-personalizing, decluttering and making it more appealing to potential buyers with the goal of selling the home for more money, faster. If done correctly, staging can be the difference between your home sitting or selling. Here are the top three reasons to stage your home.
More Profit
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]The National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the longer homes stay on the market, the further their selling price drops. So it’s incredibly important to stage your home to sell and get the most return. More so, on average staged homes sell for 6% above the asking price.[/list_item]
[/list]
Faster Sell
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]According to a survey completed by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp., staged homes spend half the time on the market than non-stages homes.[/list_item]
[/list]
Online Appeal
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]By staging your home properly your online photos/listing will stand out from the crowd. A NAR survey found that 90% of potential buyers search online first. It’s important to make a lasting online impression to capture this market.
[/list_item]
[/list]
Once you’ve decided to move forward with the staging, keep these tips in mind.
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]Paint color – Consider painting your home in lighter more warm shades. This allows the buyer to imagine their own items in your home.[/list_item]
[/list]
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]Maintenance – Clean your home from top to bottom with special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. Any uncompleted project, be sure to complete them before showing your home.[/list_item]
[/list]
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]Depersonalization and decluttering – Remove personal items and photos. Again, this allows the buyer to picture their own items in the home.[/list_item]
[/list]
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]Furniture placement – Highlight features like built-in shelving, fireplaces, staircases, etc. Don’t let the furniture distract and make sure to define the various functions of each space.[/list_item]
[/list]
[list type=”arrow”]
[list_item]Emotional cues – Make your home feel more inviting. Purchase fresh flowers and light candles to help your potential buyers connect with the house.[/list_item]
[/list]
No Comments