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Don't Lose Sleep Over Selling - How To Reduce Real Estate Stress

By
Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

 Successful real estate transactions don't just happen....they are the result of a lot of hard work.

Most sellers feel overwhelmed at the amount of mental and physical energy required to get their home sold.  Every listing, in every price range, in every location has it's own issues that require a certain expertise.   

 

The key to reducing real estate stress is having professional help.

Professionals know from experience what works, and what doesn't work.

Their education and experience can save you lots of time, money, and sleepless nights!

 

Hire a real estate agent who knows the local market and has a proven plan of action.  Hire an agent who takes both price and presentation of your product seriously.

 

Hire a Home Stager to provide a detailed list of what needs to be done to dress your home for success.   A two-hour consult will turn the overwhelming into manageable!  

 

Hire real estate professionals you feel you can trust, and then trust them to do their job.   

 

 

Comments(27)

Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Lenn:   The line "you get what you pay for" comes to mind.  Unfortunately sometimes you get LESS THAN you pay for too

Jul 17, 2014 10:44 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

So true Sharon and yes, this plan is definitely the right one.  BTW, I got the silverbright and have been taking it for the last 3 days daily-in liquid form.  Hope it makes a difference!

Jul 17, 2014 11:35 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Joanna:  Awesome....I don't take it on a daily basis, so I will be curious to know what you think.

Jul 17, 2014 11:50 PM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

Most home sellers that want to do it themselves are really doing themselves a dis-service.  The only exception might be someone that has sold many many houses in the past.  Otherwise an agent can make all the scenarios that come up so much smoother. 

Jul 17, 2014 11:56 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Sharon -- excellent advice -- choosing and listening to professionals will make life less stressful - probably not stress-free but less stressful.   Having people who can give objective advice can lead to a successful sale -- less time on the market and for more money in your pocket.  That's a good pretty combination if you ask me.  

Jul 18, 2014 01:23 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Agree Sharon! They need to be confident and trust that we know what we are doing.  Thanks for sharing Sharon!

Jul 18, 2014 04:13 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Sharon most people do want to hire a professional, in my experience. And there are some tire kickers that generally get what they pay for.  Trust and respect goes a long way with those we hire or those that hire us and it pays off in the short and long run.

Jul 18, 2014 05:33 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

If we were ever to sell, I would definitely hire a home stager.  Too bad you live so far away, Sharon.  Could we clone you?

Jul 18, 2014 05:40 AM
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Sharon,

Great advice and tip for sellers. It does take professional help to get it sold fast. After all, no one wants a house to just sit...sit...and sit on multiple listing.

Jul 18, 2014 08:00 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon- well said!  Selling your home is hard but you don't have to lose sleep over it if you hire the right professionals.  Get a good team on your side. 

Jul 18, 2014 08:01 AM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Sharon - Great advice! Home sellers don't realize how stressful selling a home can be. 

Jul 18, 2014 08:32 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Rob:  It's those scenerios that will kill ya!  Having an agent to handle all the surprises is priceless!

Michael:  Typically, trying to save money ends up costing so much more.  Many sellers learn that the hard way.

Patty:  Finding the right professionals is key!

Anna:  I agree...most do want to hire professionals and understand the value and peace of mind it provides.

Ron:  That has to be one of the sweetest comments I've received, thank you!

Sarah:  And they sit and sit and sit.  Price reductions, carrying costs...it all adds up!

Kathy:  There is a lot to be said for a good night's sleep!

Carla:  and it doesn't have to be!

Jul 18, 2014 09:50 AM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

It is as easy as 1, 2, 3 if you hire the right team to guide you through the selling process Sharon. Unfortunately for many buyers we encounter after their house has been on the market for months need to start the process of looking for the right agent to get the results they are looking for. I know you are on the team of many of the right agents, getting the job done and providing a wonderful selling experience for all involved.

Jul 18, 2014 10:45 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Michelle:  I'm not on as many of the "right teams" as I would like to be.  It's very difficult finding those agents here.  It's so frustrating.  I have had many sellers ask me to recommend a better agent than they have.  Talk about awkward!

Jul 20, 2014 08:46 AM
Suzanne Otto
Six Twenty Designs - Lansdale, PA
Your Montgomery County PA home stager

The team of professionals may cost a little more upfront, but in the long run, it's saving your sanity! Well worth any incurred cost!

Jul 20, 2014 10:16 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Suzanne:  Reduces stress and increases odds of selling faster....will cost less in the long run!

Jul 20, 2014 11:10 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Sharon, Home stagers are there to maximixe the the potential and of course the agent has the data and should know the market. Put the two together and you have a great team.

Jul 21, 2014 05:41 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Debbie:  Two valuable assets to any serious home seller!

Jul 21, 2014 08:57 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Love that last statement Sharon. Trust goes a LONG way in a real estate transaction. Without it, it is difficult to achieve success.

Jul 25, 2014 02:23 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Donna:  Having trust in someone to protect your interest goes a long way in reducing stress!

Jul 25, 2014 05:31 AM