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Teri Parks

True or False...Leaving a vacant home vacant will help the home sell faster?

11-01-10
Teri Parks

FALSE! Vacant homes actually are taking twice as long to sell because people can't visualize what the home would or should look like furnished, therefore they don't see themselves living in it. Only 10% of people have the ability to visualize a homes... potential leaving 90% of buyers thinking what I see is what I get. Empty rooms actually appear smaller than those with furniture. It is difficult to determine the size, scale and purpose of a room. Not to mention the home feels sterile, cold and uninviting. When rooms are empty, buyer will focus on that crack in the wall or the chip in the paint. It's important to create warmth by bringing in just the right amount of staging accessories and furniture. Too many furnishings can distract buyers.

Why are more people using professional Home Stagers?

09-23-10
Teri Parks
As the housing market still continues to struggle, selling your home is not what it used to be. You can't just post a sign out front and expect potential buyers to flood you with offers. It's more competitive than ever out there, which is why hiring a professional Home Stager is so important. Potential buyers are able to be pickier and more demanding and want a house with little or no maintenance. A professional Home Stager is certified and trained in creating homes to be desirable and appealing to buyers by making them feel like they can live there. Home Staging is a home improvement investment to get your house sold. When you consider that Home Staging is #2 out of the top five nationwide home improvements that Realtors recommend to home sellers, based on cost and ROI (return on investment) with 586% being the ROI, how could you afford not to stage?! (2009 Home Gain Survey) Don't reduce the asking price of your home, call Design Appeal Home Staging. See how we can transform your house into a home that buyers want. See our portfolio at www.designappealstaging.com or call #315-663-7387.