How To Explain the Value of Home Staging to a Seller - Especially when a COST is involved! - 05/26/09 09:18 AM
I'm always surprised when speaking to a Realtor to hear 'Well it's expensive to Stage' so I wanted to take a moment to help Realtors understand that Home Staging rarely if ever costs a seller anything.  Let's start with the obvious.
 
1.  Home Staging has proven to have a return on investment in many surveys and reports.  Just ask the people at 20/20 or CBS News or the countless others who report the findings.  You can also turn to Home Gain for surveys conducted with Realtors who found that Home Staging provides a 150% return on investment as well as … (2 comments)

Selling is Home is like Applying for a Job! - 05/26/09 08:24 AM
<!--StartFragment--> Think of selling your home like applying for a job.  Usually if your resume looks good enough you’re brought in for your first interview to meet the boss. 
 
At this appointment you’re spiffied up in your professional best and your wearing your biggest smile.  You’ll present yourself in the best possible light in hopes of getting that all-important follow-up interview.  You do this because you are aware the competition may be tough.  All the while you’ll go to as many interviews as necessary in order to get the job!  Get the picture?
 
A homebuyer is the boss … (0 comments)

How to Stage your Living Room with 'Pizzazz' - 05/25/09 03:20 AM
So your living room is not your family room and it's not the den so understanding the room itself is important when staging your home.  Most living rooms are viewed by buyers as an elegant space needed for special occasions or guests and creating an atmosphere that relates to this impression is important when staging this room.
 
1.  Many living rooms have a fireplace or window feature that emphasis it's purpose.  When staging this room it's important to take these special features into consideration by never obstructing the view that makes this room special.  From the doorway always look to … (9 comments)

Home Staging Tip 'Out of Sight out of Mind' Storage and Closet Space - 05/25/09 12:40 AM
Some sellers often forget the importance of storage and closet space. While preparing a home for market it's important to remember that every buyer is very interested in how much storage is available. Because closets and storage are concealed by doors they often get overlooked by the people who live in the home but not by buyers. While all of us now know that sellers should pack up their extra stuff it's equally important to include the extra stuff in the storage areas. Shelves should be neat and orderly housing only those things that are essential. 'Things that are essential' is … (4 comments)

Three Important Rules in the Real Estate Transaction - 05/24/09 02:38 PM
 
There are three important rules about a real estate transaction.
 
1 -  Every buyer who is in the process of becoming a homeowner bases their decision 100% on emotion and value, with no exception.  Connect your home emotionally with the buyer and you will have a successful sale.
 
2 -  Whom ever is the most emotional during the transaction process losses by spending the most money.  That’s right, if you the seller are more emotional then the buyer intending to purchase your home you will loose money in the end.  Meaning, if you’ are too emotional and believe … (0 comments)

 
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