How to Sell your Home for More Money!

Staging is very important in the selling of a house, one that can bring a positive note to the property. 

Hi Melinda - I'm a huge proponent of staging, and applaud you for adding that skill to your repertoire of services for sellers.

Hello Mel,  good that you can help them with your talents.  I use to have a partner and she cause me some listing because she would offend the wife with moving her furnitures.  So can go both way!

I think a real estate agent that can also act as stager is a huge added benefit. But - I know from experience that it's another whole job. Some homes needs a lot of work and often one person can't do it alone.

But I've also thought of getting certified for those homes that don't need a complete overhaul to be ready for market.

Staging is a good thing! I haven't taken courses on it, but I could probably benefit from them. Although 15 years of experience has definitely helped. Thanks!

"As curb appeal is a huge factor in a property's appeal, attractive interiors close the deal."  John Henry     Great staging will get a house sold faster.  Reworking and editing interiors are vitally important in the marketing effort.  

Beautiful Mel! I did/do the same thing  and also very much believe in the value of staging. Our clients deserve nothing less but for us to showcase their property in the best possible light. Many buyers make their decision on which home to see based on the virtual presentation - great staging + great pictures = more interest (and more $). 

Melpunzal, your reemergence on AR -- it's a good thing!

You're fortunate to have a keen eye and diplomatic personality to facilitate your staging efforts.  Sellers are oh-so lucky to have you!

Selling a home is very personal business.  Trust me, I know.

ahhh, 'creative license' can be tough for some that think they are stagers/designers themselves. It's tough sometimes to be tactful isn't it? Great post Melinda.

I remember the first time (about 2012) when I asked a client if I could move their furniture to list the house.  They looked at me like I had three heads.  WHY did I want to move the furniture?  I explained the classes, the strategy and they said HAVE AT IT GIRL.  So I did.  Do  you know those people took their house off the market and kept it 5 more years before they sold it. They did call me back.  But they discovered a lot more space my eye than their own.

Your post tweaked my brain a bit Mel. Whenever I do an open house I often move things around and sometimes hide a few things. When it's over I put things back the way they were...if I remember. So I guess there's a little bit of stager in me. Probably should take a basic stager course to help keep me out of trouble. 

Staging is always a good thing!

Staging benefits the Seller too, as most staged homes sell faster, and for more money than other competing homes on the market.  As Martha Stewart would say... It's a Good Thing!

What a great skill to add to your portfolio of expertise! Staging really can make a big difference in the amount of time in takes to sell, and in the amount of money the seller walks away with. 

The class I took really helps.  I don't naturally have a good eye for staging and even I can offer some suggestions now that I know some of the basics of staging.

Whenever you can demonstrate added value, regardless of your primary skill or service, securing clients are not only easier to attract but also retain for many years to come. Great post. 

Congrats on the feature. Staging works and it's a real skill to be able to transform a room via staging.  

Mel, that's a match made in heaven. Your clients are lucky to have such a talented representative.

Hi Mel:

Your clients are indeed forutnate to have your guidance. Getting a home prepared for the market can be a big challenge, more so for some than others depending on how they live. Seems most get the idea of de-cluttering and de-personalizing but some can have a tough time doing so on their own.

Jeff

Melinda (Mel) Peterson - There are many designations and other talent Real Estate Agents can have, but not all are successful. You proved that you could learn something different and compliment your business using it too. Kudos to you for fulfilling a dream for yourself and for fullfilling your client's dreams too!

Melinda, you are simply amazing!