NH Home Staging FAQ - Should I Make Improvements Or Offer An Allowance?

Sharon,

I think that you have the right answer.  We are a time starved society, and if we had to another thing---it becomes painful just thinking about it.  I enjoyed this post.  A

Good afternoon Sharon,

I'm with you 100%!! Many who are moving have enough hazzles with the actual move without updating as they first get in a home! Buyers will always choose the house with less hassle!!

Absolutely agree!! Maybe the home improvement shows are making it look to complicated. The buzz word around here is 'turn key home'.  

No question about it-they will choose move in ready because who needs the hassle of all the issues associated with painting.

You're giving sound advice to home sellers, Sharon.  You're wise beyond your years.  Out here we say: 'correctomundo' Neena. 

Sharon, good advice...my buyers are moving into a new construction my husband is building, I will be listing and selling their home, I told them to paint their house fresh so the new buyers will feel lke they do moving in.

Sharon- right on target with this one.  Besides not being able to get beyond worn carpet or paint, many don't want to have to deal with moving furniture after they've moved in, or waiting to hang their pictures until they decide what color to paint. 

After 4 years of a recession one has to wonder what the motivation is to sell. If you need to sell, then please listen to your Realtor and Stager. Price it to sell, improve the condition, and lets hope your location is sound because if those 3 things are in sync with each other then, your home will sell. If you can't afford to improve the condition, then your price (forget the allowance) needs to reflect it.

Good advice, Sharon.

Anything a seller can do to remove objections is key - the hassle & expense a seller thinks it will be is only doubled in the mind a buyer. Great blog Sharon!

Well said Sharon. Why give the buyer that bargaining chip.

Sharon .... why give buyers an opportunity to cross a home off their list, simply because it needs some paint and a few easy updates?  Smart sellers and their listing agents understand this, and recommend taking care of these issues before placing that For Sale sign in the front yard.

Sharon, we are always saying that more than 90% can not envision themselves in the house. Same people are not capable or not comfortable making choices of paint colors or materials for upgrades. They would be more happy if someone will do it for them so buyers can move into the perfect house.

Sharon, so true! Move in ready is more desirable to every home buyer! Lack of imagination or being overwhelmed at the thought of choosing colours can be a problem...