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Reblogger Joyce Marsh
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC BK659279 

Staging is not just about fluffing pillows!  Professional stagers can offer an impartial view of your home by editing furnishings, collectibles and help by reducing clutter, improving traffic flow, and maximizing the use of space.

 

Original content by Janice Ankrett

There is this persistent myth that Staging is about fluffing pillows.

The myth leads people to think Stagers do only finishing touches in a decorative vent.

 People  believe that if their home is professionally decorated, Staging is not needed.

The myth keeps people from tapping into a valuable resource.

By getting a Staging consult you will get an impartial view of your home.

Yes there will be decorative tips involved.

Your Stager will look at colors, furniture placement,accents and traffic flow.

The consult will help you edit furnishings, collectibles and general clutter.

But more importantly your Stager will tell you some home truths that could affect your sale. Things that your relatives, friends and even your Realtor may be uncomfortable about saying.

 

Your Stager will tell you if:

  • the paint colors you chose will narrow your buyer pool
  • there are minor repairs necessary
  • the door entry set looks shabby
  • the windows need washing
  • the shingles need replacing
  • the eaves troughs need attention
  • the driveway and walkway need work
  • the shrubs are overgrown
  • the flooring needs cleaning/replacing
  • the house is cluttered with 'stuff'
  • the house smells of pet, damp, spices, sweaty teen
  • taps, sinks, counters should be updated
  • the lighting fixtures should be changed

You see your Stager is there to help you market your home. Your Stager sees a product with an unemotional eye, not your home.

Once you have the consult you can look at your budget and move forward. If you have to make choices your Stager will help you prioritize the work to be done.

Your Stager can do as much of the work for you as you wish.

Get a plan for preparing your home for sale from top to bottom and move on with your life.

 

 

 

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Joyce Marsh Real Estate Company

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Comments(7)

Surprise Arizona Realtor Jim Braun Sun City Grand Active Adult Communities
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Jim Braun Sun City Grand Az - Surprise, AZ
Surprise AZ real estate Phoenix West Valley

Like all professions agents need to pick their stagers carefully. Heads can butt if not compatible with agent and their client. Presentation is so crucial to all parties.

Nov 28, 2010 03:47 AM
Debbe Perry
Real Living Carolina Property - Morganton, NC
828.439.3084 Morganton/Lake James NC

You are so right - staging is so much more than fluffing pillows! One of my most used skills was honed when I added the ASP designation to my real estate license. Right now, I only stage my own listings, but I often get comments from fellow REALTORS that my listings always show well and are show-ready! Love it when I hear that in this tough sellers' market!

Nov 28, 2010 04:02 AM
Indera Coggins
Re/Max 100 - Dunkirk, MD

Joyce Thanks for the information. I once consulted with a stager and the only thing she did was put a couple tables and florwers in a home for me. Jeez, I could have done that myself.

Nov 28, 2010 04:04 AM
Indera Coggins
Re/Max 100 - Dunkirk, MD

Joyce Thanks for the information. I once consulted with a stager and the only thing she did was put a couple tables and florwers in a home for me. Jeez, I could have done that myself.

Nov 28, 2010 04:04 AM
Indera Coggins
Re/Max 100 - Dunkirk, MD

Joyce Thanks for the information. I once consulted with a stager and the only thing she did was put a couple tables and florwers in a home for me. Jeez, I could have done that myself.

Nov 28, 2010 04:04 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Joyce, thanks for the re-blog. Sounds like Indera needs to find a stager that fits her selling style.

Dec 11, 2010 02:16 PM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Thank you for stopping by my blog and sharing your thoughts and commenting. It’s nice to hear from you. 

Nov 15, 2018 07:23 AM