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When sellers underestimate what needs to be done in preparation and over value when determining their selling price, Realtors find themselves listing with their hands tied, based on the seller's unrealistic expectations.
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86 Comments on Don't Try Home Staging To Get Your House Sold
Ellen: Thanks! I haven't used the visual, but not a bad idea!
Sharon: We have all been there, LOL! Thanks for commenting!
Hi Sharon,
You are right on the money. Staged listings always look better than ones that are not. Staging gives the property its best shot at a successful sale, and most importantly, I believe it gives the seller an advantage over their competition.
That's something we always bring up to our sellers during the listing presentation. If their budget allows, we definitely do it BEFORE we put the property in the MLS and BEFORE we have the video/photographer come by.
Thanks for posting.
Dimitri: Impressive! Staging mentioned at listing presentation and completed before photos. Photographer for MLS photos. That's how you market a house! Thank you so much!!
Sharon, it amazes me how many people are pound wise and penny foolish.
Well said Sharon. You can't go back in time and make a first impression. Do it right the first time. I always take my listings and leave a good window of time before it goes 'active' on the MLS in order for the seller to prepare the house for sale. Inspections, repairs AND staging.
Ray: So true!
Debbie: Taking the time to guarantee the house is ready is so important and it's too bad more agents and sellers don't do it. Thank you!
You should always put your best foot forward or you are going to loose big in the long run.
Staging works, but only after the Home owner has made the necessary repairs. Today everyone wants to do it on the cheap and don't understand spending good money to get more money. It has always worked but convincing sellers can be a great challenge. The attitude is, "I will see in a couple of months". How many potential buyers will you loose in the first 60 days???? Almost all of the the BEST potential buyers will have gone on and eliminated your home. OUCH! I just convinced a seller to do all of the necessary repairs on an older home. A real spruce up in a decent area. It had been on the market for a year with a previous Realtor, even at a lower price. It took about $4000 to fix it up, but it sold in 22 days with two offers for full asking! I had walked away from the listing presentation because they didn't want to do the repairs needed. They thought about it and called and said the
HOW DID I MISS THIS POST? Excellent point, Sharon! I think every Home Stager has bid on properties where the sellers decide to "wait and see" if they'll sell without Staging - only to have it languish on the market, get price cuts, and forgotten. I don't get it! Julie
Agreed! Plus, a pre-staged home makes for WONDERFUL listing photos!!!
Gene: Best foot forward!
Ric: Good for you for walking away from the listing! It obviously made quite the impression on the sellers. You sent them a message that you take marketing very seriously.
Julie: How indeed? Glad you made it! I don't get it either, but I am very happy to see so many Realtors commenting in support of staging!
Rhonda: Win Win!
Sharon - I think staging should be a first choice for sellers as well. The home is ready to show and staging makes getting "killer' pictures for the listing. The photos are a huge piece of a listing.
Robert: Thanks! I'm thrilled to have so many Realtors in support of staging!
Sharon, I'm so sorry that I missed this post when it first appeared because I LOVE IT. I think that you and I are "on the same page" for many things. Guess that just goes to show that east or west people are the same most everywhere...#@! Great job!
LOVE THIS Sharon!!!! Absolutely brilliant!
I think it is great that Dave expressed himself as it made for a great showing of support from the "believers"!! Wonder if he checked back to read the other comments??
Ginger: Oh I know we think alike! I'm glad you caught the post and I appreciate the comment!
Valerie: Thanks for the enthusiasm! I do think Dave added fuel to the fire and gave the post much more attention than it woud have gotten otherwise!
Sharon, no "wait & see" approach here! We stage EVERY rehab property that we place on the market. Meeting my stager this afternoon at our latest renovation to put the finishing touches on. Great post!
Matt: Awesome! You understand the concept of marketing a product at it's fullest potential!
Maybe I don't wanna live in a staged home unless they HAVE to to sell the home? If I have to stay there until this place is sold and it just doesn't feel like MINE anyone because half of my furniture and all of my personal items are in storage, I'd be VERY uncomfortable.
JD: How you live in your home is your business. If your comfort and convenience are more of a priority than attracting and appealing to potential buyers, than that's your choice. A Home Stager's job is to advice, not to force. We can't make you do anything, nor would we want to.