It's true all over the country, not just in San Francisco. A professionally staged home has a higher chance of selling and for a better price!
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Kym Hough, Staging Consultant , Staged to Sell, SF Bay Area, CSP:
A couple of months ago one of my fantastic Realtors called me in for a consultation on a couple's home in Concord, Ca. They only wanted a consultation/report as the wife wanted to do the work herself.
I did my report and wished them well and went on my way.
A few weeks back I received a call from Nancy "the wife" and she said that they were helping an uncle put hits home in San Francisco and tha it had been on the market for two months with 100's of people through and no offers. Not even slight nibbles/interests nothing!
Even in a market that is not moving much San Francisco is still a hot spot, so when a house is not moving there is something wrong!
I met Nancy at the vacant property that was completely empty and looked so very small. It was typical SF home with multiple stories and nice backyard. It had a remodeled kitchen and bath and it was at a very good price.
Nancy asked me to stage it even though her Realtor and husband didn't think it was a good idea and not worth the investment.
We staged it on Wednesday, it was sold by Friday. We went and picked up our inventory and Nancy met us at the house to thank us and help us destage! I walked up to her and the first thing I said was "Does your husband and Realtor think you are Brilliant?" She laughed and said, "yes, they certainly do :)
Kym Hough's www.Staged-to-Sell.com serving the entire San Francisco East Bay and beyond. Visit us online and at www.StagersLIST.com.
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oh my, I have never been reblogged before. thank you very much! Kym