The 5 Questions and Answers Most People Have About Staging A Home
Posted by John Sizemore under For Realty Professionals, For Sellers, General Information
I recently purchased a DVD to loan out to my Sellers on Home Staging. Home staging is very important in today’s market and well worth the investment. But I still have clients that ask me “Why should I stage my home – after all, I’m moving”, so I put together this Frequently Asked Staging Questions blog. The 5 FAQs about Staging:
Q1. Does staging pay off?
A1. Staged homes sell for an average of 6% more than non-staged homes. That means a $300,000 home could sell for $318,000 or $320,000 if it is staged properly.
Q2. Can’t people just visualize how my home would look with their furniture in it?
A2. No, most can’t; in fact research shows that only about 10% can look beyond the present furnishings and visualize the home’s features.
Q3. Is staging a large expense?
A3. Many homes can be staged for as little as $500. Compared to the payoff, it isn’t a major expense.
Q4. Can’t I do it myself?
A4. Most people can’t; they are used to living in their home and they don’t see the flaws. Plus they like the furnishings. Also, many sellers are unaware of the “model-home” trends that today’s buyer is looking for.
Q5. Won’t my house sell anyway?
A5. All homes will sell, the key is the price and the speed it will sell – staging makes the home sell faster and for more.
I hope this answers some of your questions. If you would like to list your home and call in a professional stager, I can help. If you would like to see a DVD on staging, I can supply that as well. I’m well aware that your home may be your largest investment and you need to sell it for Top Dollar. You can contact me at 281-203-6000 or Email me at John.Sizemore@att.net.
Regards,
John Sizemore, Realtor
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