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Sometimes you just have to. Staging in Burlington

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Home Stager

You bought your home. 

You decorated your home and lived in it quite happily.

Now you are going to sell that home. It's perfect so buyers will love it. 

Maybe not. 

While you were living happily, decor styles have probably changed. Your wonderful work is now dated. 

Sometimes you just have to update before placing your home on the market. 

Those creamy yellow walls are no longer 'in'. That red kitchen may 'stimulate appetite and conversation' but will not appeal to most buyers. Having every room a different color is keeping your home from flowing. 

The light fixtures can also be outdated. Those chrome bars with light bulbs sticking out of them are no longer 'the' bathroom fixture. Bedroom fixtures have changed. Brass is out for chandeliers. 

Your rooms are set up to suit your lifestyle but not for selling. 

It's time to update for maximum appeal to buyers. 

Give yourself time to tackle these projects. 

Consult with a professional so that you have a plan to follow and spend wisely. 

Sometimes you just have to ........ 

 

 

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Retired Home Stager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Janice- yes, much as it pains a seller to do so but sometimes you just have to.  While I love the red walls, some buyers could find it too distracting. 

Mar 12, 2015 02:26 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Janice, sometimes sellers just have to if they want to realize the highest sales price possible.  Buyers don't always appreciate what sellers love so much and have grown comfortably attached to.

Mar 12, 2015 03:06 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Having a home staging consult before listing results in a detailed plan of action, which saves money and time!!!

Mar 12, 2015 05:18 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

Kathy Streib yes, some buyers will see only a difficult job ahead of them. Red can be hard to cover. Catering to a wide section of buyers is best.

Mar 12, 2015 06:03 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

That's right Kathleen Daniels . It can be hard for the seller to look at their home as a product ... just one of many homes a buyer will view.

Mar 12, 2015 06:05 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

So true Sharon Tara . Get a plan and spend your time and money wisely.

Mar 12, 2015 06:06 AM