Unfortunately, many home sellers fail to realize just how much power they have to ensure that their homes will sell quickly and profitably. For any given home, it is ultimately the seller who decides whether the home will enter the market "as is" or in peak condition; the seller who decides to use the support of professionals (realtors, inspectors, home stagers, etc.) or go it alone; and the seller who decides the price of the home. Without the realization of their power, sellers fail to maximize their role in their home-selling process.

 

The job of real estate professionals is to remind home sellers of their power and provide them with first-rate support. This is where a home stager can be a realtor's best ally. Stagers can objectively and knowledgeably assess sellers' needs, explore their motivations, address their questions and concerns, advise them to listen to the wise counsel of their realtors, and remind them of their tremendous capacity to help ensure a successful home sale. By working closely with realtors and sellers, stagers can present a home that will compel buyers to become the next king or queen of the castle. 

 

Since many reports are claiming that home buyers in 2009 are looking more and more for completely move-in ready homes, and less likely to do any work themselves, it is more important now than ever to stage your listings! As home staging has grown in popularity, more and more homes will be staged and you must keep up with the competition.

 

Staging your listing will help them sell faster and most often, for top dollar. A staged home shows much better to potential buyers. Staging applies to both owner occupied and vacant homes.

 

In owner occupied homes, staging makes the home de-personalized, de-cluttered and look and feel more spacious. Staging highlights the home's architectural features, not the homeowner's belongings. In vacant homes, staging makes the home feel larger, warmer and more up to date. It can also make the home appear more valuable to buyers.

 

Our most recent success was helping a builder with 3 inventory homes.  All were on the market for since March 2008 and within 64 days of staging them, all three were SOLD. Staging the homes with the appopriate furniture and accessories for the buyer demographic did the job.Click Here  for the remarkable Before and After photos.