'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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