Many homes have quirks, odd areas or challenging floor plans that can cause buyers to say “what were they thinking?” or “that’s odd”! When showing your home for sale, these are the last thoughts you want to be going through buyers’ minds! Over 90% of home buyers cannot visualize the potential of a room. They see only what is. Additionally, over 85% of buyers are looking at photos on the internet first – if the rooms look odd, they won’t make an appointment to view the home!
Armed with this information, a professional home stager will turn these quirks into features so buyers will have a clear and favorable impression!
This two bedroom home had great features, but the living room was only a little over 9 feet wide and REALLY L O N G! Buyers could not figure out how they would arrange their furniture or optimize the space. By bringing in a few pieces of furniture, these questions are answered for them.
By dividing this long awkward space into two areas, buyers will now be able to “see” the potential of separating the room to serve two purposes. They can imagine a cozy reading corner or perhaps a sunny space for their desk.
Even a few pieces of furniture added to a space can give buyers ideas on how they would use a room. With so many vacant homes on the market, light staging sets the home apart on the internet and in person! This option is affordable and important in a buyers market!
This MLS photo shows a large space, but one that is hard to visualize. How would I use this space? How would a table look?
Answer these type of questions for potential buyers and your photos on the MLS will have more impact and appeal!
Not every home will be a "model" home -- but every home can be appealing and attractive to buyers. Be sure your home is prepared to sell - even in a buyers' market by maximizing its potential and minimizing its flaws! Contact Creative Concepts and Contracting for great ideas at 503-881-0886!
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