Once you list your home, it immediately becomes “no longer yours”. You are now living in a museum version of your home, which can be extremely difficult to uphold, especially when you have children!  

Home staging is a powerful marketing tool when selling your home. Nowadays, selling your home “as is” is not enough if you want it to sell faster and for top dollar. Staging has become a necessity for home sellers as shared by Barbara Corcoran.

1. Emotionally disconnect from the house

This is the first and most important thing to do.  You want the buyer to create an emotional connection, envision their furniture in the space so they can start creating their own memories.  To start, take out items that make your house a home.  Get rid of any personal collections, diplomas, pictures.  Get buyers to focus on the house, the flooring, the updated kitchen—not your stuff

Every room in your house should be showcased at its best when it is time to sell, including your bedrooms. A bedroom that is beautifully done is a great way to arouse interest and, more importantly, to convince your prospective buyer that this will be their next relaxing retreat!

The internet has become a  powerful tool for home buyers when looking for a home. With just a click of a finger, you can browse an overwhelming listing of real estate depending on your specifications, budget and location. In fact, a recent national study done by Real Estate Professionals have shown that 89% of home buyers start their search online, and the same survey showed most of these buyers also found their homes through the  internet , rather than through a real estate agent.

1. Your house will sell faster which = more money and less headache and stress
2. The cost of staging doesn’t cost a dime
3. Most home sellers cannot view their house objectively
4. Your online photos will stand-out amongst the competition
5. Only 10% of Home Buyers can visualize the potential of a home

The kitchen is one of the biggest selling points of any home. Home buyers want to fall in love with this space and it can play a major factor in whether they decide to put in an offer or walk away.

It is common to see homeowners put a lot of attention into staging the main living areas of the home, but then brush off the bathrooms. This is a big mistake! While spots like the kitchen and living room are definitely very important, so are the bathrooms.

When selling your investment property, are you tempted to leave the house empty? Decorating your house to sell, also called “home staging” or “real estate staging,” will help you sell your investment in record time and get top dollar for your home.

Your home is ready to be put on the market. You’re equal parts excited, stressed and overwhelmed about the next steps. You know all about the advantages of staging your home to sell, so you think: how hard could it be?

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