I'm hearing a lot of this background chatter. I am writing this blog in an attempt to educate homesellers and real estate agents in the Greater Richmond area on the simple truths about the process and cost involved with staging your home. Let me clarify-home staging is NOT a cost, but an investment into a quicker sale with more dollars for you at closing.
With this being said, let me say that home staging is VERY affordable and the MOST logical thing you can do-next to pricing your house correctly-when selling your home in today's competitive real estate market. Let me explain why I mention pricing the house correctly as another key factor. Every house that we've staged recently has received an offer within the first month. This does not mean that the seller was intuitive enough at the time to accept the offer, but I'll save this for another blog. The simple truth is, if money is tight and you need to sell, you cannot afford NOT to stage your house!
Our services start at only $95.00 for the 'short & sweet' consultation. During this two hour consultation, we will go through each area of your home and when we leave you will have a list of recommendations specific to your home that when completed will have your home ready to compete in the competitive real estate market.
You may wish to complete your 'to do' list on your own. Or perhaps your budget allows flexibility for additional assistance. Upon your request we will provide a quote to manage the entire project OR you may hire us to come back and help at an hourly rate of $50.00. We will assist with as much or little of your 'to do' list as your time constraints and budget allows.
We have relationships with a few dynamic real estate agents who provide the 'short & sweet' consultation as part of the listing agreement. Please contact Richmond Home Staging and Redesign and we will be happy to refer you to one of these talented agents.
Whether you are a homeseller or an agent trying to sell a home on behalf of your client, the relatively small investment into Staging your home will reap HUGE dividends in the increased selling price and speed of the sale. Statistics confirm 17% higher sales price in HALF the time. With numbers like these how can you NOT afford yourself the luxury of this service when selling a home?
For more information visit our website http://www.richmondstagingandredesign.com/. Also view slideshows of recent home staging projects http://www.richmondstagingandredesign.blogspot.com/ . Give us a call-we are here to assist you through the process of getting your house prepared for a quick SALE!!
That's right, it is curb appeal that entices a potential buyer to want to come in and preview your property over the neighbor's down the street. Many homes that are beautiful on the inside never get viewed because they lack curb appeal. Don't fall into this trap and neglect curb appeal. Keep these simple tips in mind when preparing your home for the fiercely competitive real estate market and rest assured that you'll be sure to attract potential buyers for showings. Remember you only get one chance to make a first impression!
1. Remove and store any tools, lawn ornaments, toys and general clutter. Potential safety hazards should be eliminated.
2. Crop and trim all plants, shrubs, trees and flower beds. Remove any dead plants or those about to die and replace with new plants. Everything should look neat and orderly.
3. Give dirty siding and decks a good power washing or paint, as needed. Be careful of damaging the siding.
4. Remove weeds along the sides and between the cracks of sidewalks and driveways.
5. Wash off the walkways and porches with a hose. Make sure that the ceilings of all porches are clean and in good repair.
6. Get the leaves hauled away, mow the lawn, edge the walkways, and weed the garden. Replace old mulch with new to brighten up the garden. .
7. Repair, paint, or replace old or damaged mailboxes.
8. Remove all stains from the driveway or hire someone to do it.
9. Remove mold, mildew or other unsightly stains that may be visible anywhere on the home's exterior, including the roof.
10. Make sure the street in front of the home is free of debris. Look up and down the street for any other litter and have it cleaned up.
11. Check the gutters and downspouts. Replace, clean or repair as needed.
12. Make sure that your 'welcome' mat at the front entry is welcoming. It should be clean and in excellent condition. If your mat is personalized with any message other than 'Welcome' invest in a new one.
13. A new or up to date light fixture by the front door is mandatory. They are pretty inexpensive and have a huge impact.
14. Make sure the house numbers are in excellent condition and are visible from the street.
15. Door hardware should gleam. Make sure the doorbell is attractive and that it works.
16. If space permits add potted plants in attractive urns-preferably with color-right beside the front door.
17. Polish the wood on the front door or add a new coat of paint. The front door should be an attractive and welcoming focal point.
18. Give all of your windows a thorough cleaning so that they sparkle like new. Remove the screens and store them in the attic or garage. SO easy and the impact to curb appeal is HUGE!
19. Do a visible inspection of your roof. Repair flashings & replace damaged or missing shingles. If the roof is in poor condition hire a professional to replace it before listing.
20. Many potential buyers ride by at night. Be sure to turn outdoor and indoor lighting on at dark to create extra curbside ambiance.
Exercise these tips prior to listing your home with a professional real estate expert and you'll be sure to draw potential buyer's through your door for showings. Also,since it is hard to be objective when you live in a home, be sure to hire a certified home staging professional to assist with transforming your home's interior into an environment that will appeal to everyone. With fewer buyer's in the market for housing it is more important than ever that your home be staged to compete and win!
If you live in the Greater Richmond area we would love to assist. For more information, visit us on the web http://www.richmondstagingandredesign.com/
Don't list your house and SEE what happens-STAGE IT TO SELL!
Has your house been on the market a little while? Are you exhausted and stressed because you've had a lot of showings, yet received no offers? Or are you puzzled because your house is located in a great area, yet is not being shown? Often buyers' preview pictures of your house on the internet before they ever request a showing. In today's highly competitive real estate market, there are TWO things absolutely essential to receiving offers. Number ONE-your house MUST be competitively priced using a detailed analysis prepared by a licensed real estate agent. Number TWO-your house MUST be professionally "Staged" by a certified home stager so that it's best architectural features are showcased and it shows as "turn key-ready to move into" to buyers and agents. The "right" price will bring agents with potential buyers to your door. The Staging presentation creates the emotions and urgency needed for a buyer to write an offer on 'your' house. With fewer buyers in the market for housing, it is extremely important that you not lose ONE potential buyer when they preview your house. If you've not yet "Staged" your house, you are quite simply selling the competing houses in a similar price range in your area. For a product to sell, it must be strategically marketed to the consumer and presented in an appealing fashion. Just as you would not market your car without detailing it first, you should not market your number one asset without first making sure it will appeal to a broad range of potential buyers. You may ask yourself, "My house is beautifully decorated-WHY do I need to stage it"? "Staging a home to sell" is TOTALLY different than "decorating a home to live". Let our professionals show you the distinct difference in a home that is "decorated" to live and a home that is "staged" to sell. Together, we will devise an action plan to create a buyers' dream home and set your house apart from the competition. Studies show that the longer your house stays on the market, the lower your selling price will be. "Staging" is NOT a cost-it is an investment that will ALWAYS be less than a price reduction. In many cases you will find your investment in Staging to be less than a home appraisal. If you're located in the Greater Richmond Area, let the dedicated professionals at Richmond Home Staging & Redesign, Inc. ease some of the burden associated with selling your house! If you're not located in the Greater Richmond area access interiorredesigndirectory.com to locate a professional home stager in your area-it pays to stage!!
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