Top five reasons a home for sale should be professionally staged
1) You will make more money. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that a staged house sells for, on the average, 17 percent higher than a non-staged house.
2) Your home will sell faster. Studies show that the longer a home stays on the market, the lower the selling price drops. Before you consider a price reduction, consider staging.
3) The cost of staging is recouped. In the challenging 2005 market, a HomeGain survey of more than 2,000 realtors indicated that sellers who spent up to $1,000 staging their home recovered almost 200 percent of the cost in the sale of their home.
4) First impressions are important. Buyers form an opinion of a home within seconds, and in today's technology age, often disregard a property while viewing it on the internet.
5) The money made is tax free. Take advantage of your tax-free gain by getting every dollar you can in the selling price of your home.
When a buyer walks into your home, they do not want to see you. They want to see themselves, living in your space. An interior redesigner can help potential buyers see this easier by eliminating distractions and maximizing the space to create a "model home" experience that enhances the appeal of your home.
Results of a quick redesign can be dramatic, leading to more offers in a shorter period of time, said Cindi Millsap, owner of Real Estate Staging Solutions.
"In today's real estate market, sellers will have to have a competitive edge to attract serious buyers. In many cases, buyers are turned away at the point of web searching based on the show appearance of the property," said Millsap.
Small improvements such as removing clutter, rearranging furniture that impedes foot traffic and focusing on the room's function can achieve wondrous results, Millsap said.
"You would be amazed at how an entire house can be transformed, making sure every nook and cranny is 'dressed' to impress a potential buyer," Millsap said.
For more information contact Millsap at (760) 712-6016 or visit www.realestatestagingsolutions.com.
1) You will make more money. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that a staged house sells for, on the average, 17 percent higher than a non-staged house.
2) Your home will sell faster. Studies show that the longer a home stays on the market, the lower the selling price drops. Before you consider a price reduction, consider staging.
3) The cost of staging is recouped. In the challenging 2005 market, a HomeGain survey of more than 2,000 realtors indicated that sellers who spent up to $1,000 staging their home recovered almost 200 percent of the cost in the sale of their home.
4) First impressions are important. Buyers form an opinion of a home within seconds, and in today's technology age, often disregard a property while viewing it on the internet.
5) The money made is tax free. Take advantage of your tax-free gain by getting every dollar you can in the selling price of your home.
When a buyer walks into your home, they do not want to see you. They want to see themselves, living in your space. An interior redesigner can help potential buyers see this easier by eliminating distractions and maximizing the space to create a "model home" experience that enhances the appeal of your home.
Results of a quick redesign can be dramatic, leading to more offers in a shorter period of time, said Cindi Millsap, owner of Real Estate Staging Solutions.
"In today's real estate market, sellers will have to have a competitive edge to attract serious buyers. In many cases, buyers are turned away at the point of web searching based on the show appearance of the property," said Millsap.
Small improvements such as removing clutter, rearranging furniture that impedes foot traffic and focusing on the room's function can achieve wondrous results, Millsap said.
"You would be amazed at how an entire house can be transformed, making sure every nook and cranny is 'dressed' to impress a potential buyer," Millsap said.
For more information contact Millsap at (760) 712-6016 or visit www.realestatestagingsolutions.com.