Top 10 Myths about Home Staging
10 Most buyers can see beyond the home's décor without staging.
9 Home stagers are in competition with realtors.
8 After staging your home you should raise the list price.
7 Some homes are just too small or old to stage.
6 Home staging just means removing the clutter.
5 Homeowners can just stage their homes themselves.
4 Suggesting a home stager insults the homeowner by implying they have bad taste.
3 Home Staging is a fad and probably won't be around this time next year.
2. Home stagers can transform any property for under $2000.
1. All you have to do to stage your home is bake cookies before an open house. (my favorite)
The facts about home staging are that home stagers are part of the Real Estate team. They are trained professionals that work with the realtor and homeowner to accomplish a faster more profitable sale. Regardless of price or location, all homes can benefit from professional home staging. Studies have shown that on average professionally staged homes sell 50% faster, and for up to 10% more. Consider the cost of staging versus the lost revenue of a price reduction. Home Staging is one of the few relationships that is truly WIN WIN WIN.
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