A Home Stagers Count Down to the Spring of 2009

The election has passed and we are all looking optimistically for change. Change in the economy, change in financial markets and most importantly...change in the housing market.

What is a seller to do? There are many theories on best times to capture a buyer. Spring, Summer, Fall or even winter: A buyer is a buyer if they need to buy. Corporate transferees, changes in family status, successful sale of a home that has been on the market...all of these are perfect reasons for a buyer to buy. Keeping this in mind it is critical to have a 2 pronged strategy at this time of year:

1. If your home is already on the market but is not getting the showing activity you and your Realtor would expect then you need to step back revisit your home through the eyes of a buyer and decide what isn't working. If the pictures on the web are not compelling. Especially if they look less impressive than your home. Or, if your home has had lukewarm feedback that has you stumped, then you need to consider the help of a professional home stager.
2. If your home is not yet on the market but you are planning to list in the "spring" make sure you begin the process now! Spring in the real estate world typically begins in late January or early February. If you know that you have your work cut out for you...again call a professional home stager and schedule a consultation. It may seem early but the relatively small investment in a professional consultation that can prepare the to-do list and even assist you with the project is the best investment. Realtors and their staging counterparts are best prepared to insure that your investment dollar is most wisely spent.

The best way to select a home stager is to first ask your Realtor. They are likely to have experience with stagers in your city and can assist you with referrals. Also, searching the web for stagers in your area can be helpful. Look at the websites and review their portfolios. Professional presentation and effective before and after shots are often indicators of the best stagers in an area.

Design To Market has been staging homes in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2004. For more information about our Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky home staging services please call us at 513-265-0952 or visit our website at www.designtomarketllc.com .