Home Staging

Over the last fifteen years Home Staging has emerged as a popular industry and has become  a very useful  tool in the  marketing of real estate.  Unlike decorating which is personalized to the taste and life style of the home owner, home staging is about depersonalizing  a home, and preparing it for  an unknown buyer.

The most important purpose of Home Staging is to present the house to the buyers in such a way that they begin to move in mentally and start to form an attachment to the house.  The space of the house, its unique and interesting features should entice the buyers to linger in the house and imagine it as theirs.  Statistics have proven that well staged homes sell quicker in a slow market and for a higher price in a very active good market.

Home Staging does not need to be costly.  It simply requires eliminating clutter and the removal of personal items such as family photographs, favorite memorabilia and “knick knacks “.  Usually it also requires the rearranging, and removing of some furniture, to emphasize space, and sometimes touch up painting and small renovations may be necessary.  If required furniture and art can be rented for the period that the house is on the market.

Many homeowners require only a consultation and some advice on how to showcase their home . In today’s market some realtors are also trained in Home Staging and are able to guide their client in this area. It’s all about showcasing the house to its greatest potential and securing the best selling price in the shortest period of time.

If you have any questions regarding real estate or are thinking of buying or selling please give me a call.

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