By now, just about everyone agrees that staging a listed home will bring a faster sale and more money to the seller. Yet, I continue to see listing after listing that scream "Stage Me!" It's true that not all Realtors are trained, or have the knack, for Home Staging. I have spoken with many Reators that tell me they are not comfortable with telling their sellers what needs to be done, (i.e. pet odors, general cleanliness, etc.), and they're afraid of compromising their relationship with their sellers by hurting their feelings.
Our goal as agents for the seller, is to help them get their property sold as quickly as possible, and for the most money as possible, right? The answer to this dilemma is to bring in a third party. Consider a Staging Consultation with an ASP Realtor in your area. Whether you pay for this service, (as an investment in your business), or the seller pays for it, in the end, you can bet on a happier seller who will be more likely to remember you, and send those much sought after referrals. While it will vary ASP to ASP, my fee is $250-300 (depending on location), for a 2 1/2 - 3 hour Staging Consultation with the agent and seller.
If you are a seller, ask your agent to help you find an ASP Realtor in your area that will work with you to get your property sold, FAST!
I welcome your questions and comments!
Debi Boucher, Accredited Staging Professional Realtor
Prudential Professional REALTORS
Pikes Peak Region, Woodland Park, Colorado
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