When was the last time you tried something new in your real estate business?
Do you feel like things never change? Maybe business doesn't get any better, but it doesn't really get any worse either.
Wouldn't it be nice if it got better, much better?
If you haven't tried staging any of your properties yet, it is highly encouraged you do so immediately. Granted, some properties don't need the extra staging help, but those are few and far between. Almost all properties can use a few tweaks here and there to achieve the best visual appeal.
Would you believe that the average staging costs you less than 1%* of your commission? Less than 1%!!!
You will sell more houses, more quickly, have incredibly happy sellers, increase your word of mouth referrals, increase your business, and appreciate a highly successful real estate business.
Does it get any better than that?
To get you started, I'm sharing some quick staging tips you can start sharing with your sellers today. Please feel free to forward to anyone.
This is just the tip of successful staging ideas.
Contact Room to Breathe today for even more staging suggestions!
1. Be Detail Oriented. Despite how small something may seem, don't ignore it. Buyers will notice. Take the time to deep clean everything! Remove hard water build-up, wipe down walls/switches/handles/doors/woodwork, clean the oven, replace damaged flooring, freshen with a coat of paint (color is important too), replace light bulbs...no detail is too small.
2. Be available. Make it is easy for buyers to view the house on their schedule. Keep the house ready for a showing at a moments notice. Create niches to hide personal items, extra appliances and "stuff" out of buyer eyesight.
3. Be Different and Unique. Why do the same old, same old as everyone else? If you want to stand out, do some thing different. Take a look at the competition on your street and dare to try something they aren't doing. Stand across the street from your house and pretend it's not yours. What do you see? Would it be a home you would buy again? Is the yard well maintained? Is the mailbox in excellent shape? Are there cars in the driveway? Are the shutters/trim/doors showing faded paint? Are the windows clean and easy to see through?
4. Be Welcoming. Nothing is more impressive than a seller that truly considers the buyers. Turn on the lights, open the curtains and blinds, turn off the TV, build a fire, put away the pets, adjust temperature and most importantly...leave the house so the buyer doesn't feel like they are imposing. Trust me, doing these things will get you noticed and appreciated.
