home staging. misconceptions about home staging many people think that “home staging” is only...
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Home Staging
Misconceptions about Home Staging
• Many people think that “home staging” is only something that high-end homes are worthy of
• Often people assume “home staging” is for the very wealthy
• Home Staging can be approached on many levels, costs, and is sometimes offered by “Full Service” Agents for free
• It’s affordable to everyone with a little work, ingenuity, & foresight
Free
What Is Home Staging?
• A Game of “Make Believe”
– Nearly perfect in appearance
• It’s Nothing New
– Previously called “getting the house ready for a showing” or “fixing up the place to sell” or “spoofing up the house for viewers”
• Creating an atmosphere of the “perfect view” for buyers
PERFECT
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Staging Can Range From…
• As complete as actually removing yourself completely from the home & creating a “magazine” perfect look
• To decluttering & re-touching, repairs, & sprucing up while removing as much of “yourself” as possible
Do-It-Yourself Staging Tips• Painting & refreshing paint
• Removing extra furniture
• Taking down personal wall hangings, pictures, & décor
• Replacing old worn furniture
• Declutter toy rooms & front porches filled with kids’ toys
• Remove personal items in the bathroom(s)
• Remove stained, torn, worn carpeting
Some Realtors Offer Staging
• Some Full Service Realtors offer free home staging as part of their service; others can direct you to where to go to find help
• Check with local tech schools that offer interior design and/or horticulture & lawn care classes for a great deal utilizing students
Is It Worth All The Work?
• Curb appeal is a huge factor
• Little things can make a big difference
• It’s not as much “work” as you think when you realize you’re actually getting a jump start on packing a lot of stuff you’ll have to pack anyways!
• Home Staging simply helps to sell your home faster & easier
YES!