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Which Would You Buy?

By Judy Klem

Home Stager with Transition Stage LLC

July 16, 2011 02:37 PM

Which Would You Buy?

You've been out there a while, so you know the market. You've gotten an idea of how much you want to spend, the style and size you'd like, and how much time you're willing to devote to making any changes to customize it just for you. Which Product below would you buy, if the price, style and size were all about equal?

Which Would You Buy?

It seems like a pretty easy decision, doesn't it?

If you're having trouble getting your house ready to sell, give us a call at Transition Stage. We're happy to hekp you de-clutter and stage your home so buyers choose your house over the competition.

Which Would You Buy?

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Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Hi Judy. Yes, it does seem like a no brainer. However it's often not...due to the money or lack thereof and I think this is why many are struggling w/ selling their homes.

Jul 16, 2011 10:14 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This should be required reading for home sellers. Thanks for sharing!

Blooming for you!

Jul 16, 2011 11:29 PM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Judy.....it's so important for sellers to agree to having the home staged before it is presented to a potential buyer.....not staging will cost the seller significant money.

Jul 16, 2011 11:37 PM

Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS

ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA

'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Judy,

To me, it's a "NO BRAINER"!

Have a great Sunday!

Jul 17, 2011 12:10 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm surprised this isn't Featured yet, so I suggested! Very nice! You've made the choice a very simple one!

Jul 17, 2011 12:42 AM

Janet Jones

Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI

Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Judy--First, I agree with Sharon on why it isn't featured. Second, this is such a straightforward look at what buyers buy and what sellers should be selling. I think I would like to hand this to a client and then ask them how well their house fits into the second column.

Jul 17, 2011 01:16 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Karen - The house with the characteristics listed on the right is the clear winner. Staging a home before putting it on the market makes all the difference in the world.

Jul 17, 2011 01:48 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Debbie - There is sometimes a perceived lack of money to do the necessary prep work for making a house stand out in this competitive market. But putting some money in to get it to the top of buyers' lists is likely to mean a quicker sale and more money in the seller's pocket because no cost reductions need to be made.

Jul 17, 2011 01:50 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Roy - Thank you! Nice compliment. And thanks for the lovely flower.

Jul 17, 2011 01:51 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Good morning, Barbara! Yes, indeed. Staging can help sell more quickly and save the seller time and money.

Jul 17, 2011 01:52 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Michele - Yes, and it should be for every seller, too. Happy Sunday to you.

Jul 17, 2011 01:53 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Sharon - Thanks - I'm so glad you found this post Suggest-worthy!

Jul 17, 2011 01:54 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Janet - Thank you! That's a great idea - please feel free to print it out and give it to your clients.

Jul 17, 2011 01:55 AM

Brian Madigan

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON

LL.B., Broker

Judy,

Nice comparison. It certainly, will help to address these issues in the sale.

Brian

Jul 17, 2011 04:29 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Brian - Thanks! Sometimes, it helps for sellers to see these types of things side by side to help them understand what buyers are seeing when looking at houses for sale.

Jul 17, 2011 04:35 AM

Mary Stewart

HomeTrust Real Estate, LLC, Homes for Everyone - Wilsonville, OR

Wilsonville and Surrounding Portland Metro Areas

Hi Judy, great comparison and it does help buyers to see something like this, and for that matter how about the seller?

Jul 21, 2011 09:56 AM

Barbara "Barb" Bodnar, Licensed Associate RE Broker

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Yorktown, NY

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Hi Judy

Nice simple list to help people put things in perspective. Just like your list which clarifies things for clients, I often find taking some photos on an initial appointment with a perspective seller, and, then looking at those with them can help alot to show the importance of making the house showing ready. Of course, we agree that often those aren't the photos that will be used for marketing.

Jul 21, 2011 11:48 PM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

HI Mary - Thanks so much! Yes, you're right - this list works for both the buyer AND the seller.

Jul 22, 2011 12:15 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Barb - Showing sellers how their home looks in photos is a very good way to give them an indication of how much work nees to be done to present the home in the very best light. And since most people look at the MLS first, good photos are absolutely essential.

Jul 22, 2011 12:17 AM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Valerie - Thanks! It's weird to me when sellers don't get this essential point, especially if they get upset when looking at houses that are less than pristine.

Jul 24, 2011 12:42 AM

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