My house is getting listed on the MLS. I can stage my house but should I
written by Leslie Godbold of Asheville Stagers and Redesign
Of course you can stage your own house! But should you? Or would the wise choice be to get input from an experienced staging professional.
A consultation with an experienced local stager will bring the knowledge and skills, acquired from analyzing many local properties in the current market. My clients have often commented on the peice of mind our services provided while the home owners staged their house! I have personally analzed and gave recommendations to hundreds of home owners. I can attest to the wonderful result possible when talented home owners stage with input from a professional home stager!
One aspect to keep in mind... (Photo courtesy of my nephew Christian :.)
What will potential buyers experience while touring your property. What will they remember about your property?
It goes without saying you will keep your house clean. (I always recommend a professional cleaning to my clients even with a spotless home.)
I remember years ago........We were having a party. I always tried to keep a clean house but I am human. I had cleaned from top to bottom, cooked, planned the guest list and gotten dressed to impress! Everyone had a great time! However after everyone left,I was exhausted! I grabbed a glass of tea and sat at the kitchen table. For some reason I looked up and there in the opposite corner was a cobweb! Why didn't by my husband , my kids or even my friends tell me or knock it down!
There are many reasons for this but let's discuss 4 of them.
1. They didn't notice- yeah right maybe???
2. They noticed but thought it would embarrass you. They love you! They would never hurt you. That cobweb is not worth hurting you, much less in front of all these people.
3. They didn't know how to correct the issue. When we know how to correct a problem or issue we think everyone knows. That is not always the case!
4. They didn't think it was important. We all have different placements on our important list. It might not have been important to them but it sure is important to you right now!
Those 4 reasons are also why a property going on the market needs an objective and experienced home staging expert.
Home Stagers analysis every detail- An experienced home stager analyzes every detail in the condition and presentation of your property. that is their job. That is what they are experienced in. In this event it was a cobweb but in the situation of selling your house there are many issues that you may over look but potential buyers won't.
Home stagers are tactful experienced in this situation-Home staging professionals are experienced in tactfully addressing delicate issues with home owners. As stagers, we realize that this is a highly stressful time in your life. You hire the stager to be your experienced and knowledgeable eyes. You want the stager to address and correct these issues so they potential buyer will never see it!
Experienced home stagers are great problem solvers- Often a room may appear smaller than it actually is. There are remedies to this incorrect impression. The house may feel choppy or poorly laid out. There are many possible solutions to this issue. The presentation may be highlighting the wrong positives in your house. A correctly implemented presentation plan will insure the viewers experience is positive, memorable and value implementing from steering onto your street to turning the corner while leaving.
Don't guess about what is important to your property's target groups in your location at this time. Home staging professionals must stay current on buyers needs and wants, ROI on assets and conditions in your property. How the presentations may be viewed.
There is a lot riding on the sell of your property, isn't there? A couple of hundred dollars for a staging consultation will give you piece of mind and your property a increased position on the market!
