Home Sellers: You put your property on the market so potential buyers can see this?

You did your due diligence when selecting the best listing agent for your house.

You listened and discussed the perfect pricing strategy and decided on your listing price.

You listened to the home stager on what to do so your property will be ready for the market. You did most of the suggestions.

You prepared yourself to be out of your house for all the viewings.

So why is your house not selling?

Could it be :

the dirty clothes laying on the bedroom floor?

the burnt out light bulb in the front entry?

the trash you forgot to take out?

the bathroom sink?

your rottweiler that greets everyone who comes in the front door?

that you left that out for the world to see? Yes you left that out!

Or could it be the nude oil of your wife hanging above the fireplace? (The home stager and agent suggested removing that but you know they are wrong and most people would like your style).

Not leaving your house show ready is  an unspoken invitation for an unexpected showing. 

Like  when your husband runs to get the newspaper in his boxers or You take the kids to school in your pajamas. Thinking no one will see but of course everyone does. 

You have your daily to-do-list that your home stager created for you. You have it tacked to the back side of a kitchen door.  It takes 5 minutes to complete in the mornings. Use it then you will know your house is Ready to Sell!

Is your office making your clients run in fear?

What do your clients remember about visiting your business? Are they talking about your great services or products? Do they remember you?

Is your office known as the vampire of Asheville?

Could it be because your office started the rumor of an office sucking the blood out of people?

The legend goes there is an office...They can't remember which business since the office was non descriptive and only promoted magazines..In Fact, only thing remembered is There was an article about legendary Polly the Vampire Slayer.....

Polly must have been signing autographs since there were vampires hiding under the table!?!

Since your services are top of the line and valuable to your target market, You knew something is wrong!

You better call Asheville Stagers and Redesign for an office consultation. We will make your office promote your business instead of Legendary Vampire Slayers!

My house is getting listed on the MLS. I can stage my house but should I

 written by Leslie Godbold of Asheville Stagers and Redesign

Of course you can stage your own house! But should you? Or would the wise choice be to get input from an experienced staging professional.

A consultation with an experienced local stager will bring the knowledge and skills, acquired from analyzing many local properties in the current market. My clients have often commented on the peice of mind our services provided while the home owners staged their house! I have personally analzed and gave recommendations to hundreds of home owners. I can attest to the wonderful result possible when talented home owners stage with input  from a professional home stager! 

One aspect to keep in mind... (Photo courtesy of my nephew Christian :.)

What will potential buyers experience while touring your property. What will they remember about your property?

It goes without saying you will keep your house clean. (I always recommend a professional cleaning to my clients even with a spotless home.)

I remember years ago........We were having a party.  I always tried to keep a clean house but I am human. I had cleaned from top to bottom, cooked, planned the guest list and gotten dressed to impress! Everyone had a great time! However after everyone left,I was exhausted! I grabbed a glass of tea and sat at the kitchen table. For some reason I looked up and there in the opposite corner was a cobweb! Why didn't by my husband , my kids or even my friends tell me or knock it down!

There are many reasons for this but let's discuss 4 of them.

1. They didn't notice- yeah right maybe???

 2. They noticed but thought it would embarrass you. They love you! They would never hurt you. That cobweb is not worth hurting you, much less in front of all these people.

 3. They didn't know how to correct the issue. When we know how to correct a problem or issue  we think everyone knows. That is not always the case!

4. They didn't think it was important. We all have different placements on our important list. It might not have been important to them but it sure is important to you right now!

 Those 4 reasons are also why a property going on the market needs an objective and experienced home staging expert.  

Home Stagers analysis every detail- An experienced home stager analyzes every detail in the condition and presentation of your property. that is their job. That is what they are experienced in. In this event it was a cobweb but in the situation of selling your house there are many issues that you may over look but potential buyers won't.

Home stagers are tactful experienced in this situation-Home staging professionals are experienced in tactfully addressing  delicate issues with home owners. As stagers, we realize that this is a highly stressful time in your life. You hire the stager to be your experienced and knowledgeable eyes. You want the stager to address and correct these issues so they potential buyer will never see it!

Experienced home stagers are great problem solvers- Often a room may appear smaller than it actually is. There are remedies to this incorrect impression. The house may feel choppy or poorly laid out. There are many possible solutions to this issue. The presentation may be highlighting the wrong positives in your house. A correctly implemented presentation plan will insure the viewers experience is positive, memorable and value implementing from steering onto your street to turning the corner while leaving.  

Don't guess about what is important to your property's target groups in your location at this time. Home staging professionals must stay current on buyers needs and wants, ROI on assets and conditions in your property. How the presentations may be viewed.

There is a lot riding on the sell of your property, isn't there?  A couple of hundred dollars for a staging consultation will give you piece of mind and your property a increased position on the market!

Do you want the sale of your property to make the profit you deserve? Call Asheville Stagers and Redesign

Staging demonstrates all of the assets and value in your property.

With the high number of properties on the market, your property must get noticed and remembered! Not only does it have to be memorable but it has the be remembered in a 100% positive manner.  That is why an experienced objective professional must analyze the complete presentation of the merchandised property.

Home staging prepares your home to sell quickly but also for a higher profit. . Sq footage, built ins, flooring etc can be forgotten if the viewing process (property presentation) is not planned correctly. These factors translate into higher perceived value which translates into higher profit for you!

Let a professional stager plan your potential buyers experience! Call Asheville Stagers and Redesign today! *828-658-1780*

If these were your New Year resolutions, I hope you haven't kept them!

If your  new year's resolutions were to:

1. have your house on the market for at least a year

2. have to rush around to make your house presentable before a last minute viewing ( for 365 days!)

3. or not have a viewing in 365 days

4. live in limbo . You can't make that move and it may cost you your sanity, marriage, job or happiness

5. worry and complain since YOU LOVE STRESS

But if your resolution is to get your house SOLD and for a fair price

You need a presentation team. A presentation team consists of

1. an experienced home staging professional who will prepare your house to be seen and remembered amongst all of the other MLS listings!

2. An experienced listing agent who will market your highly desirable property for success on the real estate market

3.You! A successful home seller to be. You work with your team members to get on with your life!! Start packing!

What does moonshine and your business have in common?

An analogy from Asheville Stagers and Redesign in Asheville NC

What does moonshine and your business have in common?

Preconceived ideas- Most people think of moonshine and a toothless, backwoods, uneducated man dressed in bibs (don't forget the 12 gage propped by the tree).  Just like there are preconceived ideas about moonshiners, there are also preconceived ideas about your business and your business office. These are important points that you must correct or use in enhance your business image.

You might have to go across some creekbeds and trim back some briarpatches- The road to reach the still will have obstacles . the road to your business goals do too! Convincing potential clients that you are the perfect strength for them takes some objective planning. Does your business impression emphasize what you think it does?

It must be clear- moonshine should be clear and inviting. Just like your message to potential clients. They must see your products, the benefits and why YOUR business is the one to trust. The impressions that you present say everything. Your office, your personal/business branding and even the your services/products must all make the same impression!

As professional business stagers we work with you to fine tune the first impressions of your business. To learn more about what your potential clients see, feel and rate your business call us today.

I would like to think 2 very impressive people for the idea of this blog and comparison.  Kenny Chesney- While listening to the radio this morning he was discussing moonshine.  Made a girl think! (This girl has had family in these mountains since 1830 or before)

 " Our Office Redesign can reveal the Value of your Business" :.)

Asheville NC Home Staging is all in the details

The difference between trying and succeeding on the real estate market is in the details. An experienced stager knows which details are vital!

Leslie Godbold of Asheville Stagers and Redesign has been involved with staging of  hundreds of homes and has this advice for home sellers.

From distractions to highlighting assets to making the property memorable to showing value, You must cover all of the details!

 Needed repairs reduce the value of your property- Complete repairs before showing

 Color choices make a room memorable. Make it a good memory

 Distractions create confusion which reduces value!  (why is that pole there?)

When you are trying to recoup your profit in an Asheville NC real estate property,  Don't guess-  Rely on an expert!

The value shown by your property will be reduced by even the smallest detail. What vital issues are you missing? It's all in the details!

Staging reveals  your property's full value!!

Staging has many benefits for the presentation of your property, the quickness of the sale  and your profit.

One of the major benefits of staging, The staging process let's your property's value show. When the property is not properly prepared for market, The viewer may miss assets and value. This translates into lower offers and longer time on the market.

Your property MUST reveal it's value to the buyers!

Purchasing a property will probably be the largest purchase the buyer will ever make. They will go over and over the properties and it's perceived value in their memory. A planned presentation of your property will help insure they "see" every detail that makes your listing stand out!

If you want the profit that your property deserves call Asheville Stagers and Redesign today . (828) 658-1780 or email info@ashevillestagers.com

Redesigning Asheville: Are you a born, trained or need to be trained organizer? Will this help?

Have you visited a neighbor or friend's house that was spotless, cheerful and welcoming? Ever wondered how she does it while she is such a busy person? The answer is she is organized!

Do you know someone who achieves so much that you wonder how does she/he do it? They are organized

When you hire a redesigner to change a room or rooms in your home , they must realize function is a major concern. Redesigned rooms can help encourage owners to keep organized.

This picture, from the beauitful BHG.com web site, may be one of those pictures. What do you think about this beautifully designed office? Your style? What would you like to change? Would it keep you organized?

photo from BHG.com

Some of us are born organized while others must train ourselves to be. Are you a born, trained or need to be trained organizer? Lots-of questions that need your answers. Please share!

To get a house sold in the current real estate market, it has to be remembered (positively) What would they remember about this view?

photo courtesy of pinmarklet (pinterest.com )

Potential buyers are usually looking for a house to be their home. They decide with their eyes, ears, intuition, smell, and emotions. An important benefit of hone staging is knowledge. An experienced home stager knows to take everything into consideration, when creating the staging plan?

What would you remember after seeing this photo? What will you remember about this article?