Should I Stage My Property?
This is a question often asked by those who want to know if the cost of staging a home is worth the investment in an already down market. Below is some food for thought that will hopefully help you decide what will work best for you.
The Positives
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Staging can help people visualize the amount of available space in a room which they can then mentally picture their own furniture and items in the rooms.
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A clean well staged home can make rooms look larger.
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Elegant decorating and staging can add character to an otherwise empty home.
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Staging can help draw attention to the best attributes of the home.
The Negatives
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Staging a space can make it look claustrophobic and cluttered.
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Some buyers prefer an empty home that they can picture their own items in.
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Staging done improperly can be a significant detriment how well the home shows.
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Staging can be expensive.
Know What Kind of Market You’re In
By knowing what kind of real estate market you’re in, you should be able to get a better idea of whether or not staging your home will be effective or not.
Buyer’s Market
Currently, we’re in a buyers market. There’s plenty of homes on the market to choose from, so anyone selling their home will have some competition. To set yourself apart from the others, staging can be a helpful tool. Elegant decorations can draw attention to the space and “feel” of the room, rather than draw attention to the emptiness which may reveal minor issues.
Seller’s Market
In a sellers market, buyers are competing for your home, so it won’t often require the expense of staging, although it may help your home stand out.
The best advice is to understand your home, and have an understanding of the market. Know whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. Know your homes best features. Find out from a professional stager what would complement your home perfectly. Regardless, understanding your home will help you determine that staging or leaving the home empty showcases your home the best.
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