Well this week has certainly been interesting to say the least all thanks to Wall street or so it seems! But is it really all doom and gloom or is it just an excellent opportunity to get a little more creative in our marketing and using our resources in a more effective and efficient way? It might sound a little elementaryl, but shouldn't we all look this as an ideal opportunity to get our house in order (pardon the pun) and look at how we can make adjustments in our daily activities to prepare the way for a great upswing in the housing market? I'm definitely not an economist but experience has taught me that the best ideas have almost always been born in times of tribulation. Think of it as the glass is half full ! We are what we think we are - so why not think positive thoughts and build our businesses on a solid foundation - this brings me to the home staging industry. Why is it that despite the statistics so many homeowners and realtors are reluctant to invest a relatively small amount in home staging before the property is listed? It seems that more often than not home staging is only considered when the property has been on the market for several months - although effective it is not as effective as it would be if it were taken care of before listing the property.
The ideal scenario would be to have the home staged before any advertising or marketing efforts in order to present the property in the best possible light to potential buyers and since those are so few and far between right now, why not make that all important first impression count! Case in point - which of these two images are more conducive to a position reaction from a potential buyer?
Before Staging:
Boring & uninviting Master Bedroom
Or this one after staging:
Which of these two would buyers respond to?
I have frequently been asked about staging tips and would encourage any one with questions to contact me via my website www.cameo-homestaging.com
Happy staging and selling and keep those comments and questions coming.
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