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Quick sale of home in Corning NY

By Debra Landy

Home Stager with StageTwoSell LLC

May 20, 2011 07:51 AM

As a Real Estate agent you show homes that need some TLC and nicely suggest the easy fixes...

"Paint is an inexpensive fix", or
"Those fixtures could be easily switched out."
"A new light fixture there would make a big difference."

"Just a paint job"

But really, after 5 or 6 of those comments the buyers eyes start to glaze over and now they're wondering, "do I have time for all those fixes?"

after staging

Stage Two Sell has staged homes in PA and NY for agents and sellers to get the home into updated condition. We do the fixes, big and small and stage with furniture before the buyers walk through. This Staged home in Corning NY is move in ready!

Contact a Home Stager in your area and find out how you can work together to present the best product for your buyers and sellers. It's a win- win.

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Daniel J. Hansmeier

Rochester, MN

I think in todays market the Home should look perfect and move in ready unless your willing to take a lot less for it. Anything and everything is an excuse to pay less.

May 20, 2011 07:55 AM

Janet Jones

Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI

Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Debra--yes, I have seen that glazed look many times. I wonder though why it is so much easier to take the price reduction than to do the work up front. Never have figured that one out.

May 20, 2011 10:26 AM

Debra Landy

StageTwoSell LLC - Horseheads, NY

PA and NY Home Stager

Thanks Daniel. So true

May 21, 2011 01:11 AM

Janet, Do you think we sometimes give the sellers so much on the To Do list that we overwhelm? It's my policy to call back the next day to see how the sellers are feeling. I think it's one of the most important calls I make to them. We revisit the top 10 list and take it one step at a time.

Here's one comment from a client, "Thanks Deb for the top 10 list, it was most helpfull to know exactly what to concentrate on. We're busy and checking things off the list"

May 21, 2011 01:18 AM

Thank you Shelley. Before and after photos are very helpful. I use Picassa to load everthing. What program do you use?

May 21, 2011 01:19 AM

Sally Weatherley

EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Debra - I think letting clients know that you are a "full service" staging company, and can lessen their burden is great. Creating a top 10 list in order of importance would be really helpful for clients. If they could even get the first 5 points accomplished, it would help enormously.

May 21, 2011 04:31 AM

Julia Maher

Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT

Connecticut Home Stager

Like Sally, I try to summarize and prioritize what needs to be done so they have a short list - then can move on as these things are done. Your photos point out the necessity of fixing walls - especially in older homes, where people might look for "problems". Julie

May 21, 2011 06:36 AM

Valerie Sagheddu

Apostle Art Home Staging & Design - Stroudsburg, PA

~Home Staging Professional, Poconos, PA

Great point Deb! Love the transformation too...awesome!

May 31, 2011 02:24 PM

Thanks Sally, Julia and Valerie. The Realtors are excited about the transformation and are happy to show this home again after it was on the market for over 6 months in the "before" state.

Jun 01, 2011 12:43 AM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Debra ~ I can't imagine a buyer being interested in the "before" property ... all you see are flaws. The "after" is sleek, stylish, and looks move-in ready! Nicely done!

Aug 02, 2011 04:40 PM

Thanks, and this house wan under contract in 3 weeks after sitting over 6 mos w/ no offers.

Aug 21, 2011 04:28 PM

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