Staging Stories- What Are You Waiting For?
Home Stagers like to come in at the beginning, BEFORE the property goes on 
the market. However, it doesn't always turn out that way.
Such was the case a few months ago. A caller contacted Room Service Home Staging to inquire about staging his occupied home. The property had been on the market for a year. That’s just too long in this market.
The seller pointed out some issues that he thought might be what was holding back any offers….. some cracked windows, pet stains and odors, and other signs of deferred maintenance.
What I told him that there were 3 components to a home’s “saleability” and they were PRICE, LOCATION and CONDITION.
He agreed. His house was in a good location, with easy access to I-95 as well as the Turnpike.
His house was listed at $100K below similar homes in the community.
The seller agreed that it was the condition of his property that was the issue. However, said he, my agent just said we’ll knock a couple thousand off the price. There was no need to fix this.
Could I, asked he, just come in and place some furniture or other furnishings where needed? Or, he would be willing to remove his furniture and start from scratch.
Well, yes I could, but I would be wasting his money and my time.
I suggested to the seller that he would be better off investing in new windows, carpet and the other projects that were standing in the way of his sale.
If he still wanted me to fill in with accessories, or reposition furniture, etc, I would be happy to come out.
When I last spoke with the seller, he had decided to fix what he already knew needed fixing… to address the repairs and dog issues that are a big turnoff to Buyers. And, oh yes, he is hiring a different agent.
Sellers- don’t wait to see if it sells! Make sure it’s prepared to hit the market as soon as the For Sale sign is placed in your front yard.
Not investing in the condition of your property costs you money every day it’s on the market.
Call Room Service Home Staging and ask for our Personalized Home Staging Consultation.
You can see more on Preparing Your Home For Sale.
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