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You never get a second chance at a first impression

By Sherry Wilson

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Leaders

November 15, 2007 08:12 AM

First impressions last. This is very important when you're selling your home, especially on a buyer's market. With more homes on the market, selling a home nowadays can be a challenge for some home owners. It is very easy to get set aside in favor of a better looking home, even if there is a price difference.

Most buyers are looking for a house that is ready to move-in. Very few have the time to renovate. Most have spent bulk of their savings in buying their home, so there's not much left to cover the cost of renovation. Plus, who would not love to just simply move in a new home and do nothing else.

Now more than ever, home staging is gaining popularity among home sellers. According to this article "Home Staging to Meet Consumer Demands", home staging is the solution to make your home sell faster. Staged homes sold in almost half the time it took non-staged houses. Most importantly, it was sold for a substantially higher price.

A staged home gives the buyer a lasting impression. It makes it easier for the buyer to choose your house over the rest of your competition. To add, home staging highlights the best features of your house. It makes your house look bigger yet cozy, inviting and warm enough to make the buyer visualize actually living in your house.

Here are links to some of my past articles to help you get started in home staging:

As a Realtor, I'm not just after selling your house. I'm here to help you sell your house at a good price and maximize its value. For most of my clients, their house is their biggest asset or investment. Thus, I know how important it is for them to achieve a good selling price for their home.

In the end, home staging is a win-win solution for both the buyer and the seller. It helps the seller achieve a good sale price for her home at a shorter selling period. Meanwhile, the buyer gets to move in her new home without the need to renovate. It allows a smooth transition of the property from the seller to the buyer.

So next time you decide to sell your home, do consider staging it yourself or by a professional stager. Take it as one of the last investments you're making towards your home. The best part about it is you can reap the benefits as soon as your home is sold!

See you soon,

Sherry