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Issue: #48January 2011

 

 

Room to Breathe Home Organizing & Staging

 

-Realtors Only Edition-

In This Issue
The Size Home Buyers Are Looking For
Local Staging Stats
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"I want you to know that you REALLY helped me this year. It's reflected in new habits I've internalized, especially in the kitchen, some in my office and in using the garage on these cold days. And enjoyed working with and learning from you. THANK YOU!"  

 

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For Your Sellers

Too often do we see sellers going the wrong way, only to end up redoing things and paying more than necessary. It's also never too early to start thinking and planning for future sale. We also see sellers wait too long before preparing for sale and this is incredibly overwhelming for them. 

 

Encourage your sellers to start sooner rather than later...selling and moving doesn't have to be a stressful and frustrating process for them.

Greetings!        

Do you hear that?  The sounds of the holidays are fading fast behind us and sounds of a bright new year are on the horizon.  There's something exhilarating about this time of year for me and I hope for you too!

It's a time where you can ask for a do over if you need it.  A time to reflect upon the past year and see where you might want to improve and grow.  A time do things differently in the new year, if you so desire.

What intentions have you set for the new year? And if you haven't, why haven't you?

I'd love to hear your intentions and goals for 2011!  And share them in an upcoming issue.  Please send them to [email protected].

Enjoy yourself this year!

Simply,

Jessica Dolan
 Bringer of Order
 
  


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The Size of Home Buyers Are Looking For
 

The "small home" craze continues as buyers say they find less square footage more desirable. Nearly half of Americans say their ideal home size would range from 1,000-1,999 square feet, according to a recent survey by Relocation .com of nearly 1,500 home owners and buyers.

 Just five years ago, the National Association of Home Builders reported the average home size to be 2,400 square feet - that's 400 square feet larger than what buyers say they now want.

 

So what's to happen to all the McMansions out there from just a few years ago when big homes were in their heyday?

 

Naturally, you would assume that the cost of homeownership has gotten buyers thinking smaller. But according to this survey, when asked whether cost was a main deciding factor in choosing a home, most respondents said it wasn't very important. In fact, only 29 percent of survey respondents said that living costs was the most important reason when considering a move.

 

So why have buyers gotten so practical with their home buying decisions?

 

 "As home owners rethink how much space they need, I think we'll continue to see more innovative approaches to living well and sustainably within a smaller footprint," said Sharon Asher, Relocation.com chairperson and founder, in a public statement about the survey results.

 

Other notable findings among the survey results:

Suburbia reigns: The Relocation.com survey also found that 54 percent of Americans continue to find a home in the suburbs the most desirable. They want to live near the city but prefer the peace and quiet of the suburbs. Urban and rural neighborhoods were only preferred by 24 percent and 22 percent, respectively.

Main priorities in selecting a home: Neighborhood safety was an important factor in choosing a home. Buyers judged neighborhood safety by the upkeep of homes and front lawns in the neighborhood, word of mouth reputation, and local crime reports and statistics. Besides neighborhood safety, respondents also ranked proximity to decent shopping and having a large backyard as important factors in selecting a home.

Most sought-after features: Survey respondents said the most desirable features of a new residence are central air conditioning (87 percent); custom, walk-in closets (50 percent); and "top of the line" dishwasher and/or refrigerator (43 percent).

Least sought-after features: The least desirable home features were custom window coverings, followed by an in-ground pool or spa.

Local Staging Statistics-Room to Breathe Clients

 

  • Room to Breathe has helped sell over $25,000,000 in homes throughout Central PA
     
  • Of this $25 million, all have sold for over 85% have received their asking price or more than asking.  There are a few sellers who didn't do all that was suggested causing this statistic to lower than it could be.  If they had, we have no doubt this figure would be upwards of over 95%.  Shame on them for missing out on more money in their pockets and less time on the market.
     
  • Staging costs for these houses averaged less than 2% of asking price
     
  • DOM (Days on Market) for these house average only 15.43 days 
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    Who says staging doesn't work?!
Have Your Best Year Yet

Kick start your new year feeling free of stress, exercising regularly, organizing your life and gaining focus on your path.  Aahhhhh. Sounds great, doesn't it?

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