Four Things You Should Know About Staging:
You've probably heard about "home staging". As the name implies, it's all
about arranging each room in your home in a way that will make the best
impression on buyers. Here's what you need to know about staging if you're
thinking of listing your property.
1. Staging can get you a higher price.
On average, a fully-staged home tends to sell for 17% more than an
un-staged home of the same type in the same local market.
Depending on the current market value of your property, doing some
staging in your home could put thousands of extra dollars in your pocket,
post-sale.
2. It can speed up the sale.
A study by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) showed that fully staged
homes spend an average of 90% less time on the market. So, if
you need to sell quickly – without dropping your price – or you just want
the comfort of having offers come in sooner, staging will definitely help.
3. You don't have to go crazy.
Completely staging every room in your home is going to give you the full
benefits of this strategy. However, you don't have to go that far. In fact,
just implementing a few simple staging techniques to some key rooms
can make a big difference.
4. Get professional help or advice.
When it comes to home staging, don't guess at it. Get professional help
or advice. As a REALTOR®, I have a lot of expertise in this area and
often provide clients with proven, do-it-yourself staging tips and
suggestions. If necessary, I can also recommend a professional stager.
Contact me anytime.
