That's right, as I sat at my weekly Financial Peace University class last night I almost fell out of my chair.  As I sat and listened he went on and on and on (for a good 15 -20 minutes) saying things that were music to my ears... clean like no one has ever lived there - there are no signs of pets or children here - fix anything/everything that is broken.... Act like this is new construction and you are doing a punch list for the builder.  This is the entire purpose of a home stager - we understand the buyer, we look through your stuff to figure out what needs to happen and create a plan for you to follow. 

Dave likened this process to purchasing in a retail store.  If the store is successful and demands top dollar you won't find fingerprints on the glass or messes anywhere in site - everything will be shiney, sparkling, clean and orderly.  If you want to pay wholesale the establishment is somewhat different....

What were some other words of wisdom? 

  • Use an agent - home sell for more. 
  • Photos matter - make sure there are lots of them and that they are great. 
  • have the home appropriately priced
  • don't move before you sell - vacant homes are harder to sell

I wish I could have pirated the video and have it here to play for you, but if you ever get the change to attend an FPU class - just wait for class 12 and you'll want your own copy too!!!

for more information on Dave's top 9 ways to sell your home - click here....

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First Impressions Home Staging & Interior ReDesign is a nationally award winning company owned and operated in Summerville, SC a suburb of Charleston, SC.  We provide high quality staging for both occupied and vacant homes in the greater surrounding areas and beyond!  For more information please visit, www.WeStageSC.com.  If you are interested in learning about making Home Staging your profession, please visit, www.StagingAndRedesign.com for more information.

 
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7 Comments on Dave Ramsey endorsing home staging?? !!!!!!

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Hi Melissa:  I saw that video a few weeks back when we came as guests to the class.  Like you, I about fell off my chair.  Now we just need a nice quote from him to use with our national statistics!

10:14pm • #1
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Hey Melissa, Dave is a smart man! I love listening to him...I would love to take his FPU. I'm so glad he's endorsing home stagers and real estate agents. He said at his Town Hall meeting that the housing industry will lead us out of the recession.

Have a great day,

Anne Rains

9:40am • #2

We did FPU about  year ago and I remember being pretty excited about the support. I have contacted his ELP Rep. and stagers can;t be ELPs yet but she said she would submit my request for stagers to be added. I check in periodically. Hopefully we'll make it on the ELP list soon.

9:52am • #3
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Teresa - wouldn't that be fantastic??

Anne - he is a smart guy for sure!!  We've enjoyed his class and even my husband, who hates dealing with money, has enjoyed the class!

Pat - hmmm.... maybe eventually we'll be there!!  btw, I see you picked photo #3.  I still liked #1, but it is definately a better shot of you....

11:56am • #4

Melissa thanks for sharing this. Dave has a huge following here in Utah where a lot of people STILL do not even know what Staging is let alone buy into the concept. I agree, if only we could get a direct quote or video to show.

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I can just imagine the smile on your face and your heart beating faster as you listened!  That's all the more reinforcement for the profession!

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Great post AGAIN.    Keep it up.  One day it will be standard to call in a professional stager like realtors are called in.  We need to learn not to give away the store when we are called in

8:13am • #7

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