If You Think You Understand Properties, Then This Might Change Your Mind
There are plenty of simple things homeowners can do when decorating their homes for a sale. They can remove clutter, repaint the ceilings and walls, or add fresh flowers. So you might ask, what is a home stager for?
For one, homeowners are usually unsure what to do with the clutter or what paint colors to choose. Indeed, selling a home could be nothing short of overwhelming. They generally lack real estate knowledge regarding their local markets and the way homes within their price range must look.
In contrast, a home stager can look at a home with a whole new perspective and view it in the eyes of as a highly meticulous buyer. If you’re contemplating selling your home and considering hiring a professional home stager, the following may just convince you that you’re on the right track:
1. A home stager knows just what to do to build the right environment quickly and at the lowest possible cost.
2. A home stager has professional knowledge of what homes in varying price ranges look like and how they sell faster. They will make recommendations which your real estate agent may not offer simply because they are scared to lose the listing.
3. A home stager is emotionally detached from your home and its contents, allowing them to decide objectively on which items must go or stay. With their expert vision, they will be able recommend the best way to move existing furniture around, including art pieces and accessories.
4. A home stager is able to pick new paint colors and flooring and countertops and other parts of your home that might just require a facelift. And they have ready contacts with everyone too, from painters to cleaners to self-storage facility managers and just about everyone who would be useful.
5. A home stager can easily pull in a new set of home decor, furniture, and other items that might be more suitable for your target market, or if your house is empty.
Home staging is not reserved for Hollywood celebrities or filthy rich businessmen. Even for a humble property, staging can have a considerable impact on its selling price and on the number of days it stays on the market. For instance, a home that has stayed on the market for five months with its highest offer being $250,000 can easily be sold for $10,000 higher (at least) with no more than a $400 investment on clearing clutter, rearranging furniture and serious cleaning. Remember that people, home buyers included, are highly visual beings. That’s why we say first impressions last, and most of this first impression is without a doubt visual.
