When a professional home stager pairs with a real estate agent to market a home it can sometimes feel like a scene from an old detective movie. The Realtor is cast as the good cop, the Home Stager plays the bad cop and the listed home is cast as the villain.
While this is an exaggeration, some agents, not wanting to offend their clients, may be hesitant to say what they really think the seller needs to do to get their house ready to sell. It can be easier and more effective for the professional Home Stager to come in and tactfully make a case for what needs to be done. Note I said the word "tactfully" as we Home Stagers do not want to offend either! But as a third party we can address issues that may be uncomfortable or sensitive - odors, pets, trouble spots, collectibles, etc. while showing clients how to maximize the home's features.
And "The End" to this good cop/bad cop scenario? The owner is happy to make the changes, the Realtor maintains a positive working relationship with their client, and the home is staged successfully for a quicker and more lucrative sale. It's a happy ending for all.
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