| Many people ask, "Does staging really help you sell | | | | do so, by all means do some staging in each room. |
| your home"? The answer is absolutely! One of the | | | | There are many tips and tricks that you can use that |
| best things about staged homes is that they sell in less | | | | do not cost a ton of money. You not only want to put |
| time. This is great news for sellers. Research has | | | | some furniture in the house, but pay careful attention |
| shown that staged homes can sell as much as 40% | | | | to adding accessories. Adding some accessories in the |
| faster than other homes on the market. They also | | | | kitchen and some new fluffy towels in the bathroom |
| typically sell for more money. Homes that have been | | | | will go a long way toward making these rooms inviting. |
| sitting on the market for a long time will normally get | | | | You are trying to create an atmosphere of warmth |
| lower offers. Buyers may begin to wonder if there is | | | | and comfort so that your potential buyer can see |
| something wrong with the house. | | | | himself living in your home. It is OK to use prints, pillows |
| If you are forced to move out of your house before it | | | | and other accessories that you already have, but be |
| is sold, consider leaving some of the furnishings in the | | | | sure to remove all personal photos and anything that is |
| home. Even though it may be freshly painted and | | | | of great value. |
| sparkling clean, there is something very cold about an | | | | Make sure the home smells good. Houses that have |
| empty house. If this is not possible, contact one of the | | | | been closed up can have a "stale odor". There is |
| local rental agencies and they can help you pick out | | | | nothing quite like the scent of cookies or fresh flowers |
| some furniture and accessories for the major rooms. | | | | to catch the buyers attention. You can also use |
| You do not necessarily have to furnish the entire | | | | candles, potpourri or electric room air fresheners. A |
| house, and you may be surprised at how affordable it | | | | word of caution however when adding scents to the |
| is to rent the items you need when you consider the | | | | home. Be careful not to turn off potential buyers with |
| alternative. If your house sits on the market for months | | | | overpowering fragrances. Buyers can find this |
| and months, you will be paying two mortgages in most | | | | offensive and they may even begin to think that you |
| cases, additional utilities, insurance and lawn care to | | | | are covering something up such as pet odors. |
| name just a few things. Careful staging can pay big | | | | Not only do staged homes attract more buyers, but |
| dividends when it comes to getting your home sold | | | | real estate agents are eager to show homes that are |
| quickly. | | | | staged and inviting. Once a buyer has entered your |
| The primary rooms that you will want to appear to be | | | | home, he will know in a matter of seconds whether or |
| "lived in" are the living and dining rooms, the master | | | | not he likes the home. You know what they say; you |
| bedroom and all of the bathrooms. These are the | | | | never get a second chance to make a good first |
| rooms that essentially sell homes. If you can afford to | | | | impression! Check back for more tips on home staging. |