By now, most of us have probably seen enough HGTV to realize that preparing your home for sale or “home staging” is a critical part of the home selling process. While most buyers tell me they can see beyond cosmetic issues such as paint colours, decor and furniture placement, the reality is that homes that look good, inevitably sell faster and for top dollar. When you remove the emotional attachment to your home by decluttering, depersonalizing, and neutralizing, you are left with a space that buyers instantly connect with. All of a sudden a buyer starts mentally moving their own things in.
Hiring home staging consultants has always been part of the services I provide to my clients. I’ve seen the benefits first hand and can’t stress its importance enough. Many people gloss over the work involved prior to listing your home but if you want to maximize your return on investment it is absolutely critical that you spend the time and energy preparing your home BEFORE you list it. Remember that the selling process begins long before the “For Sale” sign hits your front lawn.
RE/MAX recently came out with an exciting new program called FIT TO SELL. This is a great tool that homeowners can use at their leisure to help them prepare their own home for sale. To learn more about the program visit the Fit to Sell website at www.fittosell.ca. I am also including the latest Fit to Sell press release below for more details.
All the best!
Lindsay
Comments(0)