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Simple Staging Works Wonders!
Staging Facts Sellers AND Realtors Need to Know
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Issue: # 19 September/2008
Greetings!
Geez Louise, there is soooo much going on at Room to Breathe!  We almost need some of our own room to breathe.  It's a good thing we're so organized or I'm afraid we'd be writing this months newsletter from the loony bin!   
 
You'll notice I'm using the word 'we'...that's just one of the many changes going on here and I'll be introducing you to the new Room to Breathe team members next month...stay tuned! 
Sincerely,
 
Jessica
Bringer of Order 
 
        
www.RoomtoBreathe.us                         
 
Simple Staging Works Wonders!

What is simple staging?  Simple staging is where a realtor or seller allows the stager and/or staging company to take care of everything!  How much simpler could it be?
 
We've been doing staging for quite some time now and have learned that preparing a house for sale is usually very overwhelming for sellers.
 
A seller may spend 2 months making phone calls, getting estimates, packing, cleaning, rearranging furniture, and countless other activities that go into getting ready to hit the market. 
 
A stager can often accomplish the same tasks, at the very least, in 50% of that time.  Sure you pay a little more to use the staging service, but just think about what you have ultimately saved.
 
Not sure what we mean?  Read on for some examples of what your sellers are experiencing...
 
Sellers Pain
House is in need of major updates for top dollar sale.  Buyer fails to see what a few improvements
will do for him or her or thinks they will be very costly. 
 
RTB Benefit
RTB will advise on which areas of home to pay most attention to, can break improvements down into manageable phases, and can educate seller on advantages of proper staging.
 
Sellers Pain
Seller knows and wants to make improvements before listing, but wants to know where to spend money for the biggest return.
 
RTB Benefit
RTB will perform in-home consult with seller to make suggestions accordingly.  Price range, neighborhood, budget, style of home, etc are taken into consideration during this consult.
 
Sellers Pain
Sellers overwhelmed at thought of packing and making moving arrangements.
 
RTB Benefit
RTB offers more than just your typical staging services.  We go above and beyond by also offering additional value added services like packing assistance, moving arrangements, and project management services (painting, repairs, cleaning, etc).
 
Sellers Pain
Sellers are disabled or elderly and can't move furniture or make house visually appealing on their own.
 
RTB Benefit
RTB doesn't expect hands on assistance from the seller.  We much prefer to be of total assistance to the seller and accommodate their needs and/or wants.
 
Sellers Pain
Sellers or buyers are overwhelmed at quantity of unnecessary items in home.  Not sure how or what to do with them.
 
RTB Benefit
RTB has been organizing for over 25 years and is skilled helping individuals live more simply.  We assist in the difficult decision making process of what to keep, how to keep, what to toss and where to toss.
 
Sellers Pain
Buyers moving into new home and feeling storage is inadequate...yikes!
 
RTB Benefit 
RTB is the best when it comes to finding creative storage solutions without breaking the bank (unless an individual wants to break the bank)
 
Sellers Pain
Buyer new to area and unsure who to use and trust for various services.
 
RTB Benefit
RTB has worked very hard at building a very strong and trustworthy network of contractors for various services.  Please be rest assured that we would personally use any of the referral sources we suggest in our very own homes.
  
Room to Breathe is much more than a staging service.  We are a life improvement service. 
 
In addition to staging we can offer your sellers the following life improvement services:
  • packing/unpacking assistance
  • downsizing and relocation assistance
  • estate sale preparation assistance
  • general organizing
  • project management of household projects 

    Talk about one stop shopping!!!  Call today Room to Breathe today 814.360.1063! 
Staging Facts to Know!

Facts you must know before you sell:

Professional Home Staging can be a significant factor in selling for profits and time spent on the market. Several independent studies have confirmed these observations.

Findings by the National Association of REALTORS show that staged homes sell 50 percent faster than non-styled homes (Denver Post, Feb. 2004).

Staging speeds up sales in a sluggish market and can increase prices from 2 to 10 percent in a moderate market (The Wall Street Journal, April 2003).
 
Staged homes sell faster in a slow market  
 
Staged homes sell for more money in a hot market
 
Staged homes look better than competing homes in the same market  
 
Staged homes often appraise for a higher value  
 
Staged homes look better in print and internet advertising  
 
Staged homes allow the potential buyer to mentally "move-in" and picture themselves in their new home  
 
Agents working with buyers recognize these properties as ready to sell and are more likely to show staged homes (more traffic=more potential buyers=your home SOLD)  
 
**Costs incurred by a homeowner to prepare a home for sale, including staging services, are tax deductible in most states. Check with you personal tax advisor for more information.
 
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