Posted by: Stephanie
Staging first gained most of its appeal and credibility with vacant homes. As a general rule, buyers have a very hard time imaging what a house “could” be like. Realtors saw that vacant homes were stagnating on the market, and so staging was brought in to address the issue. This is also why home builders show buyers model homes. Buyers need to see what each room should be used for, and how to do it.
When it comes to your home, ...
Posted by: Stephanie OLeary
The first step to spending your budget effectively is to know what the majority of buyers want and what is most important to them. Below are lists of rooms and of tasks, in order of priority that should be done when staging your home:
Rooms: In Order of Priority
I am a very thrifty person, and no matter how much money I have, I will always be looking for a deal. It’s the thrill of the hunt that provides such satisfaction to me. It has served me well in staging because when I finish staging a home that looks elegant, refined, and luxurious and I know I did it for next to nothing, I know I’ve helped to net that family more money in the sale of their home.
The ...