I have recently helped a client prepare his house for sale. Before the renovations and staging, the realtors told him that he would be lucky to get $350,000 for it. Not only did he implement all of my recommendations, he actually did more - he built a room in the basement and then we furnished it to make it a playroom/TV room.
I used mostly his furniture, added some inexpensive furnishings from Ikea for the playroom in the basement, changed and added light fixtures, had the house repainted, decluttered and cleaned, changed handles and towel holders, and accesorized with new towels and bed cover.
It made a BIG difference, as the house sold in less than 3 weeks and for over $80,000 more than the initial estimate! Here is what the client had to say:
"While recognizing the need to stage the house to appeal to the widest possible range of buyers, Sveta was able to understand my tastes and set up a plan that addressed both needs. I am very happy with the result of our work - the house sold in under 3 weeks and for > $80,000 above what brokers had estimated six months earlier." Testimonial from J. Hass - July 2007
That shows how much of a difference Home staging can make!
PS. Too bad we don't work on % from a sale!
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Sveta, Great Job! More proof that staging does indeed work!
Yeah, I remember when I first got into the business being asked if I took a % of the sale. No, I said sadly, there's no real way to measure it. And still sadly, there still isn't - generally speaking.
80k, that's fabulous!
cheers,
cindy
Sveta,
This just goes to show that most Realtors aren't any better at visualizing than the average buyer. I may be stirring the pot but, I for one think you
That bottom photo looks cozy and inviting - good job, Sveta
Thanx guys...Is there a way for us to charge a %, do you think? That would be nice....But, I guess if a house doesn't sell, the client could ask for a refund? LOL. maybe staying with an hourly rate is better.
Kathleen, thanx for the compliment - this is the basement playroom after the renovations. Is there was NOTHING there (just bare cement walls and floor and not even a light!) - I didn't take any pictures from BEFORE...too bad.
Sveta,
That just goes to show that when a Realtor asks for something to be done the Seller hesitates. Now have a Professional Home Stager ask for the same cooperation, and Voila!!! See what a difference a Day(or so) Makes!!! My mini motto!!! Like making a silk purse out of a Sow's ear, Like my Gran used to say!!!
Great Job....
Kathy.. CT Realty Staging, Windsor, CT
Sveta, thank you for such an inspiring post. The house looks great and you did an awesome job which reflects well on stagers and staging. Betty