 "Staging spaces to sell, live, entertain..."
June, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 6
Experience Matters...Results Matters
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STAGING SOLUTIONS!
Your Indianapolis Metropolitan Staging Resource
STAGE IT...LIST IT...SHOW IT...SELL IT... | |
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Greetings!
 Hello and Welcome to the start of a great summer selling season. June is here and the weather is warming up and the hot days of summer are fast approaching. In this newsletter we'll continue to share information when it comes to the staging process. Should you have any questions or concerns, please email them and we'll answer them in upcoming issues. Remember to share your staging successes with as many people as possible. Showing proven local results will help you grow your business. |
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The sharing of information on the staging process. (continued) 
Only high end homes need to be Staged... We hear this comment from both real estate agents and from homeowners. People have the misconception that staging is expensive and therefore it is only used for high-end homes. It is important to understand that regardless of the price, age or occupancy status, staging works in all homes. You should inform your clients that you and your home stager works with all budgets.
Professionally staged homes can sell faster in all price points. In the past couple months, we have had several homes go under contract in less than 45 days, ranging in price from $139,900 to $589,000. The cost of staging these homes also ranged from $500 to $1800. When you look at the carrying cost per month, both the agent and the homeowner, versus the investment of staging, the savings of less time on market is the obvious choice.
Remember, staging is done to show a home's size and scale, as well as highlights its best features. Every home needs to show at its very best for all showings. Any staged home, regardless of the price point, needs to appeal to every potential buyer that views the property. In addition, staged homes typically receive higher offers due to the fact that the staging has increased the buyers perceived value of the home. Shouldn't every homeowner have the opportunity to get the most out of their investment? |
What makes a Home Sell in today's marketplace?
Are you still hearing how tough this market is; yet have you have noticed some homes in neighborhoods are listed and sold quickly; often within a few days? Do you wonder what made that home sell more quickly than others? Well, there are always serveral factors to consider, but one factor is becoming more important than ever.
When buyers are looking for a new home they are considering price, location, and condition of the property. Hiring an experienced and professional real estate agent will help you list your home at the right price. Listing at the right price in the beginning gets buyers and other agents interested in your property, and may make them view the home in person.
However, once you have the potential buyers in the home, you still need to sell it to them! With more and more home buyers shopping for homes on the internet before viewing the homes in person, condition and presentation is becoming more and more important. The condition of the property can help other negative features of the property not stand out as much. Properly preparing and merchandising the home for sale can make awkward spaces functional rooms and increase the perceived value of the home. If the interior of the home is well presented it may make buyers fall in love with the home, regardless of its location.
Take a look at all the homes for sale in a neighborhood--go and view them in person, and see what makes them stand out. Often times the home that sells the fastest in the area is not always the lowest price, but the best looking home. Hiring the right professionals to properly prepare the home for sale, such as a real estate agent and home stager, are two important factors to getting you and your properties Sold. |
Staging Success!
Below is a sampling of the homes we've stage that went under contract recently. Click on the CITY to view the before and after transformation of these SOLD properties. We hope you have experienced the great benefit of Home Staging in your business.
WESTFIELD Sold 71 days after staging; Before staging on market 288 days
INDIANAPOLIS Sold 76 days after staging; Most homes in same neighborhood averaging 9 months on market before sale.
GREENWOOD Sold in 16 days, even with emplty lots unsold in subdivision.
ZIONSVILLE Sold in 18 days, (deal fell there) and Sold again in 38 days...This home sold twice in 56 days.
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Linda Barnett
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| Striking the right balance is key to sell fast and for top dollar. |
You should only spend as much on home staging as needed to achieve the desired effect. The desired effect, of course, is to sell the home quickly and for a good price. In a buyer's market, often you will have to do more to get the job done.
Please contact a Home Matters Design Specialist to help you get your properties SOLD!
Kind regards,
Linda and Gary Barnett and The Entire Team of Home Matters, LLC. |
| Contact Information |
Home Matters' Team of Professional Home Stagers and Redesigners
1206 Indy Place
Indianapolis, In. 46214
317-209-9801 or 317-797-4885
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