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A homeowner can do whatever they want but... Staging in Burlington

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Home Stager

'A homeowner can do whatever they want but when it comes time to sell, they should do what the buyer would want...'

This comment was left by Richie Alan Naggar on my post about appliances. It rang true for me as a Stager in so many ways.

Seeing their home as a product can be one of the hardest things for a Seller. 

The painful truth is that a home that is very taste specific will have very narrow appeal to buyers. This seller will have to wait for a buyer just like them. 

The wider the appeal of the home the more buyers it will attract. That is why Staging focuses on creating more generic appeal. 

Vivid colors on the walls may cheer the owner up but only mean work to the buyer. A more neutral 'shell' allows buyers to bring any color of furnishings and live comfortably. This does not mean you can't have color in the home but it should be in accents. 

Sellers can also resist the idea of updating the home to sell. They don't want to invest in a home they are leaving. They know the home is livable. If the seller can step back and look at their home as a buyer they would realize that their home would be more appealing with current light fixtures,appliances, faucets, sinks, counters etc. 

Buyers want move-in condition. They are going to choose the home in their price range, in the right location and the one that gives them the most features for their dollar.

As a Stager it is my job to help Sellers change their home from 'living mode' to 'selling mode'.

Call for a consult early so that you are spending your budget wisely.

 

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Comments (6)

Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Janice the other point I like to always talk about with a home seller is their ROI before and after updates,repairs and staging. Seller will make more money if they prepare their home properly and make it ready for the new owners to 'move -right -in"!

Apr 23, 2015 02:29 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Anna Banana Kruchten - Arizona's Top Banana of Real Estate!  I keep the homegain chart handy just for that reason. Preparing your home can pay in the form of a better offer and less time on the market... less upheaval in their daily routine. 

Apr 23, 2015 03:19 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well said Janice!  It's about the buyer's preference and taste.  

Apr 23, 2015 04:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Janice- well said and the proof is in the pudding... just look at your before and after photos.  What a difference the neutral paint color made.  Simplifying the table area allowed the buyers to see the space. 

Apr 23, 2015 04:20 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Yes it is Sharon Tara ! Thank you.

Apr 23, 2015 06:25 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Kathy Streib I agree. When a chandelier is in the wrong position I find it better to remove it. Sellers have to keep traffic flow in mind so the home feels comfortable.

Apr 23, 2015 06:28 AM