Most likely you fall into one of these categories:
•· You want to move before the kids start school
•· You have already found your dream home
•· You cannot afford two mortgages
•· You want to buy before interest rates increase
•· You do not want housing prices to increase
•· You need to relocate or have been posted elsewhere
•· The stress and disruption of keeping your home in show ready condition and having to leave on short notice for showings.
•· You need or want the money from the sale
•· You have health concerns that require you to move.
Most buyer activity will happen in the first 2-3 weeks on the market. During that time you want to attract the right buyers and sell your house!
How do you do this? By making sure your House is a "Hot Property"
It needs to stand out from the competition - Why should they buy your house over your neighbours
It must be priced appropriately - The price must be reasonable enough to be interesting, but not so low that it seems as if there is something wrong with it.
It must appeal to the emotions of prospective buyers - you want the buyer to fall in love with the house. To imagine themselves living there, and create the potential for their Dream Home!
How do you achieve this?
The answer is professional Home Staging. Homes that have been professionally Staged sell 50% faster, and for 6-10% more money on average, than non-staged homes.
Home Stagers objectively dress your home to appeal to a wide range of people, while creating an emotional connection. When purchasing a home, a buyer isn't just buying a house, they are buying a lifestyle. Many buyers only know what they see, not what could be.
Home Stagers remove the eye catching distractions and focus on highlighting the positive features of your home. They are trained to evaluate who your potential buyer may be, the flow between rooms, and the optimal placement of furniture. Home staging is not just about decluttering and organizing, but about know which key accessories to put back in order to create a welcoming atmosphere.
What are the advantaged for having your home staged?
•· Allows potential buyers to imagine themselves living in the house
•· Reduces the stress of the selling process
•· Maximizes the appeal to the largest potential buyer population
•· Showcases the space and features of your house
•· Increases each room's appeal in print ads and internet photos, making it more likely that potential buyers who have not seen your home in person will want to do so
Why Hire A home Stager?
It's incredibly difficult to view your own home with the eyes of a highly critical buyer. We've gotten used to the way it looks and in fact it is difficult emotionally to change it. If you can't view something objectively then you are unable to market and package it effectively. Most home sellers don't "stage" homes every day. That's what professionals are for and that is where the greatest returns come in.
If you would like more information on home staging check out http://www.dressedforsuccess.ca/ or to schedule a consultation, please call Alyse at 613-453-2835 or email her at alyse@dressedforsuccess.ca
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