Special offer

Why should I fix up my Burlington home? The buyer can do it.

By
Home Stager

Why should I Stage my home is a question that I hear as a Burlington Stager.

Some Sellers feel that the Buyer should be able to see past them and envision livng in their home.

Some Sellers think preparing their home for sale is a waste of time since the Buyer will only move in an make changes.

In reality, Buyers should be concentrating on how they will use the space not on how the Seller likes to live.

Those very personal choices the Seller made while decorating could put the Buyer off.

In today's market, the Buyer can just move onto the house with less work required.

By updating and making repairs, the Seller shows the Buyer their home is worth the price.

Paying attention to all the little details reassures the Buyer that the home has been well maintained.

Staging makes the Seller's home appeal to a wider section of the Buyer pool.

Staging brings a home closer to 'move-in condition'.

Staging highlights the features of the home for the Buyer.

Get the equity out of your house.

Show the Buyers a sound product.

 

 

Posted by

Retired Home Stager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments (6)

James A. Browning
Browning Real Estate School/REO Institute - International, IT
MRE REOCertified(R) SSCertified

Thank you for sharing your blog; we need Real estate Professionals to share their comments and information regarding their markets and experiences. Thanks again from beautiful Colorado

Jun 25, 2012 01:56 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Thanks for your comment James. There are many great ideas shared here on Active Rain.

Jun 25, 2012 09:04 AM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Janice, great points! Showing the buyer a sound, move in ready, cared for home is what sells! You have to ask the seller; what do they look for in a home? If they want move in ready, why wouldn't someone else?

Jun 25, 2012 11:23 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

I often do ask just that Peg. If my clients have been out looking for their next home, I ask them to relate to their own experiences.

Jun 25, 2012 11:35 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Janice- yes buyers want a move-in ready property.  It's hard to get our sellers to understand that when they haven't had their home on the market in years.  

Jun 26, 2012 09:56 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

So true Kathy! The days of selling As Is are no more if you want your equity.

Jun 27, 2012 01:34 AM