Thursday, June 19, 2008

Homeseller's Secret Weapons

How do you sell your house in this real estate market?

According to Ann Sample Lineberger's article in the Connecticut Publication, "The Home Monthly," you turn to stagers for help. She states, "In order to sell a home quickly and without price reductions, sellers need to present their homes at their best. You have to do more than keep your home clean when you put it on this [buyer's] market."

Well-staged houses will help the seller by minimizing flaws, allowing a buyer to visualize how a house can be used to their full advantage. The article also states that, "In the current market staging is critical." Houses from every segment of the market will benefit from staging. Smaller, less attractive homes will become more appealing, and larger homes will meet the very high expectations of the buyer.

"The goal of staging is to present a home as spacious and functional, while revealing its charm and amenities...it has to be inviting in a way the appeals to many." Even decorator-designed homes can have a strong sense of style that needs to be neutralized to appeal to all potential buyers.

Home Staging is a Wise Investment

Surveys have shown that well-staged homes sell more quickly and closer to the asking price than un-staged homes. "An investment in staging is always less than your first price reduction."
As professionals in the field we will create a more appealing, neutral environment by:

  • rearranging your furniture to create a balanced flow;
  • accessorizing for style;
  • organizing storage spaces, including closets and cabinets;
  • removing clutter.

Items removed for staging will be packed up for the move into the seller's new home!

We Can Help You "MOVE" Forward!

For more information on home staging or other organization and design services, visit our website newlifedesignsvcs.com or call us at 727-992-2887.