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Ever Wonder Why Houses Don't Sell? Think That Staging Does Not Matter?

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Real Estate Agent with Damon Gettier & Associates, REALTORS- Roanoke Va Short Sale Expert

Many people don't see the value of a professional stager.  I guess the point can be debated back and forth.  I have seen many homes that were professionally staged and I do believe that it is a service that many home owners would do well to seek.  I think that many agents don't have the heart to have the honest conversations that are needed with sellers.

  Condoms in Backpack on Bed in Listed Home

Above you will note the unmade bed with the backpack and boxers on it....wait till you see what is in the backpack!

 

Trojans

Not exactly what my 83 year old client had in mind when she was looking in the bedroom!

Sometimes I am confused as to what sellers are thinking!?!?!? I must admit that unfortunately in this market a lot of homes are sitting on the market far longer than usual...but hey!  If you want to sell your house it HAS to be in pristine shape 24/7.  To sell in this market, not only does the house have to be priced COMPETITIVELY but it has to be in better shape, cleaner, and neater than any other house on the market.

Sellers need to keep in mind that just because they are animal lovers, and many buyers are animal lovers.....buyers don't love your animals.  If you have damage to your home, your furniture, hardwoods or carpet it is mandatory that you fix it BEFORE listing your home.  Buyers DEFINITELY do not want to smell your pets.  Take any measures possible to make sure that your pets are not ruining your chance for a sale! And, if your pet does this to your house..........replace your couch!

couch destroyed by cats

Not only has the cat shredded this couch....if you look closely you will see the pee stains all over the carpet.

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Damon Gettier, Broker/Owner RE/MAX 1st REALTY --ABR, ABRM, CDPE, ePRO, GRI, SRES, AHWD,  VA Licensed Real Estate Instructor

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Comments (3)

Jean Kelly
,GRI, Kiser Realty - The La Cita Group - Titusville, FL

Oh, but I don't think that dude can afford to stage his/(hope not her) home.  It's reprehensible!

Dec 29, 2009 12:12 PM
Geoff ONeill
John L. Scott Medford - Medford, OR

A well priced home will cure those problems.  The person living in that home would be a very hard sell on staging.

Dec 29, 2009 12:16 PM
Mark Hall
Realty One Group Cascadia - Vancouver, WA
Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

Wow, the pictures really make your point. Good job!

Dec 29, 2009 04:37 PM