'Twas the week before listing, while cleaning the house
Our Real Estate agent said "Now listen, don't grouse.
To make this sell quick, and for the best price,
We should bring in a Stager, and she'll make it sooo nice!"
Her unbiased "eye" and flair for décor
Will make buyers say "Ooh!" as they walk in the door.
She'll tell you move this, she'll tell you paint that,
She might say remove the wallpaper with cats."
The Stager came quickly and armed with a list.
She had lots of info and this was the gist:
"Your house is the biggest investment you've got
And the return you'll receive will be quite a lot!
What do buyers first see when their looking on-line?
Now compare yours to others, does yours really out-shine?
Some people don't realize, when it's everyday use
That to others... it's clutter, so prepare to let loose.
Perceived value is often part of the game
Don't let outdated items, be part of the blame.
Potential is something most buyers can't see
So our job is to show them how great it can be."
She made us do things that hurt just a bit
Like move family photos (my kid's always a hit!?).
The trinkets we've collected over so many years,
And more items into storage increased our fears.
She made us pack items before the house sold!
It was sure tough, but we did what we're told
But it's part of the process and time to move on.
We're slowly moving and soon we'll be gone.
She moved ‘round the furniture to open the space.
It actually looks bigger in it's new place.
She brought in accessories that added that "WOW"
It's amazing how appealing it really looks now.
Yeah, it's finished and we're so glad we listened.
Without her I don't think our home would have glistened!
It looks like a showhouse, in move in condition.
Buyers will actually see its glory, and that was the mission.
The Stager heard us exclaim as she drove off in her van,
"Thanks for making our house look sooo grand!"
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