SMART SELLERS WANT TO SHOW THEIR HOME IN THE BEST POSSIBLE LIGHT......
"They know that hiring a professional stager is the way to sell their homes in the least amount of time and for the most money."
Staging Facts
Home Staging is a somewhat new industry, but people have always made improvements and spruced up their home before selling. Today, buyers expect more. This is partly due to HGTV shows and model homes. A professional stager knows this and will help you to see your home with "Buyers eyes."
Not using a professional stager is like throwing money away because........
HSR Certified Stagers average 10% more for home sellers.
What is Home Staging?
A professional home stage evluates your home and prepares it for sale to appeal to the average buyer in your area. They have been trained and certified in the art of home staging and design. A home stager specializes in objectively viewing the home. They know how to downplay its flaws and highlight its assets. They are experts at visualizing your home as a buyer would.
How much will it cost to stage my home?
Home staging is cost effective. Whatever you spend you will will recoup when you sell your home for more money! A consultation, review of your home, photos and written report can cost just a few hundred dollars.
Houses are selling fast, why do I need to stage?
If your house sells quickly in a good market, it likely would have sold for even more money if it was professionally staged. HSR Certified professionally staged homes sell on an average for 10%+ more in a good market according to the latest home staging statistics).
Why can't I just read a book and stage my own home?
The home seller is used to seeing the way their home looks every day. They may love the decor, personal items and family photos that reflects their taste and interests. It them becomes extremely difficult emotionally to change them. That's where the HSR certified professional comes in. They can view your home objectively and help you make the changes that will appeal to the majority of buyers. This in return will result in the highest profit.
Can't home buyers see past my home and make their own changes?
On average, only 10% of home buyers can visualize the potential of a home and see past flaws. Unless they are "investors" or "flippers" their ideal home is move in ready. They are willing to pay more for that. In our Consultation and walk through, I will identify the things that stand out to detract your buyers. Then you can make the simple changes that maximize returns.
A good example is a vacant home. They sometimes are on the market for months. Once they are staged, they sell quickly for multiple offers. It is because the average buyer cannot visualize their belongings in empty rooms. Compare with the staged homes online and you can clearly see the difference!
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