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How to increase the perceived value of you home!

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Home Stager with Abella Home Staging & Redesign

How to increase the perceived value of you home is easier then you think!! Perceived value is very subjective. Three agents here on Long Island New York, can come up with three different listing price. Choosing comparable home is a somewhat subjective process. The value of ones home will increase if the potential buyer feels that this is “the one”. They’re afraid if they don’t act fast someone else will snatch it up. The amount of money they are prepare to pay for the home goes up because of this perception.

As home stagers we are trying to increase the value of the home, by increasing the "perceived value" of the home. If buyer falls in love with the home, then the value will increase even more as they compete with one another. It’s the law of supply and demand. So how do you increase“perceived value” in your home?

If you stage a home to show off its best feature and you’re consistent throughout the house then the"perceivedvalue" increase. The finishing details in you home can suggest a higher value. For examples:

  • Decorative molding in any room will give it a more substantial look.
  • Expensive looking door knobs in kitchen can completely change the look of the cabinet.
  • Painting kitchen cabinet that may otherwise look cheap and outdated.
  • Replacing the builder special on light fixture, especially in higher end home will dramatically change the look and feel of the room.
  • Curtains or drapery that hang floor to ceiling can make ceilings appear higher. Thereby increasing the perception that the room is somehow bigger.

These are just some of  the suggestion that a home stager can make. As a professional home stager  and owner of Abella Home Staging & Redesign, a home stager can help you achieve that perceived value in your home, by showing off the best features and creating the best environment throughout your home.

Comments (4)

Carlotta Remong
Berkshire Hathaway HS N.E. Prime Properties - Newport, RI

Carmela, just a little white paint goes a long way in making the cabinets look new and appealing. Thanks for sharing.

Nov 16, 2011 09:10 AM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Carmela--the "devil is in the details" and you are so right that just a few details can make a huge impact on a property.  Nice post. 

Nov 17, 2011 04:45 PM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Carlotta. Paint is my best friend when staging or remodeling!!

Nov 18, 2011 12:49 AM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Janet, my favorite expression because it's sp true!!

Nov 18, 2011 12:50 AM