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Exterior staging is NOT for the birds

Staging a home whether vacant or occupied typically results with the home selling faster.  Much emphasis is placed on staging inside of the property and little on the outside.

I preview and show a lot of properties, this one deserved a post. A few days ago I was showing a vacant property.  The home was beautifully staged, obviously by a professional.  It was listed in my estimation about 10% lower than market value.  This property has been listed for a considerable period.

So why has this property not sold?  Price, no.  Staging, no.  Features and upgrades, no. 

My buyers and I had to walk over this to get to the front door.  One picture says it all.  Staging requires frequent home checks.  Check the inflated beds increasing air when deflated.  Refresh bath towels.  Above all, be sure to have the front entry cleaned at all times.

Bird Turd

 

 

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John Cunningham
eXp Realty - Phoenix, AZ
Helping Phoenix Sellers and Buyers find each other

Nothing impresses more than clean impresses.

Oct 01, 2010 07:00 PM
Patty Clark
Morningside Homes, LLC 720-231-5200 - Denver, CO
Helping Families Move with Care

I had a listing that had a nest of pigeons above the front door.  Every time I went over there those crazy pigeons flew out from under the soffet and pigeon poop was every where.
EEEkkkkkk.

Oct 01, 2010 07:02 PM
Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
949 874-2247

Now that is just nasty.  Someone should clean that up and move on.

Oct 01, 2010 07:02 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

John, clean sells!

Oct 01, 2010 07:02 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Chris and Patty, some people place small rocks in areas that they are perching.

Oct 01, 2010 07:04 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Tim, you would think so.

Oct 01, 2010 07:04 PM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Yuk!

Oct 01, 2010 07:08 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Catherine, exactly what I thought as I returned to my car.

Oct 01, 2010 08:21 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

GREAT reminder, Leolinda.  I keep a broom in my car for the open houses I sit and ALWAYS sweep the front porch.  But that requires scrubbing or a power wash or something.  Not to mention that our wonderful desert pigeons will make nests on top of just about anything.  Always amazes me how they know a home is empty. 

Oct 02, 2010 11:03 AM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Juli, I couldn't wait to get my car into a car-wash after that showing.  Homeowners need to be diligent in washing and scrubbing the front entry daily.

Oct 02, 2010 06:42 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

I agree, someone should tell the listing agent or comment in the remarks to make the home seller aware of it, so they could have it addressed.

Nov 20, 2010 03:02 PM