“I don’t need home staging. Properties are selling themselves!” Many Sellers’ may think this but taking the time to stage your home, benefits in higher returns. It’s worth it! Certain tactics can actually increase the bottom line if you use them. Like I said “It’s worth It!”
Ever heard this?! Well, under the surface, your intuition may be tapping you on the shoulder, reminding you that nothing lasts forever. You may be thinking I don’t have time or I don’t know what to do? But with our coaching and a little bit of time to declutter and properly make small changes or maybe even some big changes, you give the perception that you care about your home and you take good care of it.
We’ve worked with many sellers who approach listing property strategically by using staging services, regardless of the market’s current status. Why?
We investigated, and here was their reasoning…
- Seasons and Cycles
As everyone knows, the housing market goes through cycles; in fact buyers and sellers actually have to sign a document informing them of this truth. However, just because it’s buzzing right now doesn’t mean your property will sell immediately.
Over 40% of listed homes fail to sell the first time out. Getting a quality, professional, home staging company on your team will help you avoid unpredictability.
- Savvy Strategies
Yes, even in a seller’s market, when listings seem to be disappearing faster than you can find them, home staging has a positive effect on the final selling price.
Extensive research has proven that quality professional home staging nets the seller from 4-15% more than an un-staged home. Seriously, if you have the opportunity to increase your profitably, why wouldn’t you?!
Home staging helps each listing look its best, and appeals to the emotional needs of buyers. This infographic shows which rooms are the most important and impactful to stage according to the National Association of Realtors research.
- Everyone Wins
While buying a home is obviously an emotional process, what about the reverse? Selling a home is stressful for many homeowners. Sellers worry about being able to sell their home for the right amount, as the price point and amenities in their next home often hang in the balance.
When they don’t get high enough offers, many sellers are tempted to leave their home on the market longer, in hopes that a better, higher offer will come along. This can lead to increased anxiety for the seller, more problems when a sale comes through and usually, lower net proceeds.
When you take the time to show your buyers the best of your home and how beautiful it can be, you reap the rewards. And you give an excellent first Impression. Buyers are less likely to nit pick on repair requests and truly believe you have a well maintained home in comparison to other homes they may have viewed. In the long run, IT’S WORTH IT!
Remember, emotionally invested buyers are proven to be more cooperative and are generally more fun to work with.