A common question I am asked from seller clients is, “Will staging my home help it sell faster and for more money?”
It can be overwhelming to clear a home that’s been occupied for many years. But with a small investment of time and/or money, homes that are set up to sell can reap more rewards than ones that haven’t been staged. This includes staging for vacant houses. Every seller has different circumstances and budgets but with the right staging strategy it can make a significant impact on how long a home sits on the market.
Home staging is about illusions. It's about perfecting the art of creating moods. Staging makes your house look bigger, brighter, cleaner, and warmer; and best of all it makes home buyers want to buy it. Every agent knows that the moment their buyer is visualizing themselves in the home, the offer comes next.
Why? Because people buy on emotion and being able to “see” the family living in the space is essential! In a 2015 National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey, over 81percent of buyers said it was easier to visualize the STAGED property as their next home.
Your home’s flaws can be overlooked. According to a NAR report, almost a third of buyers will overlook property faults when a home is professionally staged. Professional home staging is not only for homes that are a “mess” but it also makes a significant difference in the selling price for homes that are “typical.”
Home buyers today are more in tune with the market than previous generations; they know what they want, and they’re willing to wait to get it. Over 95 percent of buyers go online first to look at photos of a home before they inquire or preview it. A buyer needs to connect with a property right away - which is why first impressions are crucial.
Once you’ve decided to sell your home, you must start detaching from it. This can be difficult to do. Sellers have memories and emotions tied in the home which can make it hard for them to be objective. By getting a home stager, one ensures that the property is viewed objectively and packaged in a way that is appealing to others. You have to decide whether you just want the house sold or if you want the possibility of selling it faster and for more money?
One of the best things about using a professional company to stage a home is that the seller can relax. They can rest assured that everything possible has been done to sell the property for the best price as quickly as possible. A stager will take care of everything when it comes to design, staging, and aesthetics. That leaves the seller time and energy to focus on other things, such as the upcoming move. The seller can also have peace of mind knowing that their property is in a competitive space with other properties.
If you are considering a move and want more information on marketing your home for top dollar contact me today by phone at 207.205.0121 or by email at melsellsmaine@gmail.com.
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