We've heard that home staging is an effective marketing tool especially when it's part of the total package including a great listing agent, realistic pricing, a home in good condition, and sellers who understand that property presentation is critically important. The rooms we recommend staging include the main living areas (living room, family room, kitchen, dining, etc.) As professional stagers, we also advise staging the Master Bedroom. Why?
Buyers make emotional connections with homes they're viewing ... and an empty room with 4 blank walls only allows them to see flaws and imperfections in the paint, flooring, windows, etc. Buyers (and women in particular) like to view the master bedroom as a peaceful oasis away from the day's hustle and bustle. It's often said that a beautiful master bedroom helps buyers make that important emotional connection to the home.
Here's a master bedroom in a home we recently staged. The home is modestly priced for a first-time buyer or someone needing more space. Here's how the master appeared on our first visit - fine for living in, but not enough impact for selling ...
We knew that this room had the potential to help a buyer fall in love with this home ... so we recommended staging it. We also suggested painting the walls a warmer color. Here's the final outcome ...
If you're selling or listing a home, contact your local professional home stager. You'll find lots of them listed right here on Active Rain!
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