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Home Staging Questions
What is home staging?
Home staging, also known as real estate staging, is the art of transforming a home into a sought-after property that will stand out amongst the competing comparable listings in that area. If that is accomplished, chances are the property will sell faster and for more money. In a lot of cases, this does not have to come at great expense to the homeowner. Many times a professional home stager can bring about a dramatic makeover with minimal cash layout which in turn, results in the homeowner realizing a higher net profit.
Can I stage my own home?
It is very difficult for a homeowner to be impartial. You have to remember that you are selling your home and it has now become a commodity. A professional home stager will look at your home in an unbiased manner and see things that are in need of change that you, the homeowner, may not notice. Also, home staging is more than just cleaning and de-cluttering. It involves being able to see the positives and negatives in a home and knowing what to do to accentuate those positives. Keep in mind though, that a reputable home stager will never try to disguise flaws in a home. That is unethical.
Is home staging expensive?
There is a misconception among some people that home staging is expensive. This could not be farther from the truth. Sometimes the most dramatic differences to a room are achieved by simply re-arranging the furniture and changing the paint colour. A professional home stager is able to see the potential in your home and will achieve its best look, while at the same time, doing so for the least amount of money to you. After all, the less spent on home staging (when done correctly), the more money in your pocket.
My home is vacant. Do I need to buy furniture?
It is a proven fact that vacant homes stay on the market longer than those that have been staged. Many potential buyers have difficulty visualizing how their furniture will fit in an empty room. It can become overwhelming and confusing when faced with a large, empty space. A professional home stager will be able to pick out rental furniture and accessories on your behalf and stage your home to give it that "lived-in" feeling that buyers can relate to. There is no need to buy new furniture for this purpose, unless of course, you are planning on using it at your new home. |
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