So we too decided to take the leap into today's market.
This means my own house is going on the market. Uh oh - the adage "the way you live in your home and stage your home are two different things really is hitting home! A stager staging their own home! Last Saturday, I did an informal staging report on my own home. I walked room by room - coffee cup in hand, assessing the damage - I mean - property. Wow - people really do live like this! Evidence of young children lurks in every corner along with the calling card of a once rambunctious golden retriever - torn screen door and scratches on the hard wood floors.
My husband is very supportive and listens and offer guidance when I discuss staging and preparing properties as we talk about our days. The man who is sympathetic and always nods his head when I talk of staging and how it boots sales... took one look at this report and became defensive and questioned half the things on the list! "But, but but...." it was hilarious! The list is long and includes finishing a bathroom, lots of fresh paint, packing & decluttering, moving furniture... the usual things I do for others.
It's funny to be on the other side, I'm sure down the road like other sellers, I'll be crying too.
Stay tuned.
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