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Staging: An easy way to add lots of extra value to your home…

If you’ve been looking at houses recently, you’ve probably noticed that some homes look like showpieces out of House Beautiful and others appear cold and empty. The house with warm lighting and elegant furnishings was most likely the one that made you dream about living there, and it’s no accident. Perhaps you imagined yourself curling up with a book on the luxurious sofa in front of the fireplace, or feasting on a gourmet meal made in the custom kitchen. That’s what staging can do for your home. Staging can be anything from professional cleaning to completely redecorating the entire home. Whatever level of staging you choose; it will have direct and significant impact on the selling price of your home. Industry professionals suggest spending one-half to three-quarters of a percent of the asking price for staging. Depending on who provides the service, it can cost even less than that, and conservative estimates show a $2 to $3 return for every dollar invested in staging. Whatever level of staging you choose; it will add value to the price of your home.
 
The Psychology of Staging

Buying a house is largely an emotional decision. When someone purchases a home they are also buying a lifestyle and a dream. People react viscerally the second they step inside any potential new living space, and anything you can do to make it so they don’t have to imagine what their home would look like will be reflected in the sales price and number of offers you receive.One of the major reasons people buy homes is to show it off to their friends and neighbors. Effective staging presents a best case scenario, creating an atmosphere that makes people want to linger and imagine themselves living in that space. When done effectively, staging creates a home the prospective buyer will not be able to live without.
 
Higher selling prices

Statistics show staging has had a significant positive impact on selling prices. National Association of REALTORS® findings show that staged homes sell 50 percent faster than non-staged homes. Staging also speeds up sales in a sluggish market and can bump up prices from two percent to ten percent in a moderate market. Staging can play as important a part in the selling price of your home as panoramic views and vaulted ceilings. We will be happy to connect you with a staging company as part of the Fixed Rate Package, or work with what you have to make your home look its best to get the highest price possible.

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