Preparing to sell your home can be a great deal of work. There are many factors at play, and it’s easy to skim over important steps. However, when you stage your home for viewing, it’s essential to pay attention to detail so you can make the best possible impression on prospective buyers.
When you are prepping your home for sale, you want to depersonalize the space as much as possible. This way, when potential buyers visit the property, they can imagine themselves living there instead of you. Studies have even shown that when a professional stager gets a property ready for viewing, the home is statistically sold faster.
It is possible to stage your home for sale without taking a vacation. First, get rid of any unnecessary clutter. A clean space is always more appealing. It’s best to depersonalize the area, so visitors can better imagine themselves in the home.
When prepping for professional photos and viewings, store away personal items, like photos or hobby collections. The goal is to make the space as inviting as possible for people interested in purchasing a home.
Staged homes sell faster because it allows buyers to picture their lives within the space. Since staging the home tends to lead to more offers, it also gives home sellers the chance to potentially make more on the sale. More potential buyers means competitive offers.
Consider speaking with your real estate agent to learn more about home staging to get your home ready for prospective buyers.
If you are familiar with the Staten Island real estate market, chances are you’ve heard of Marguerite Holton. She has been a real estate agent for 37 years, and since then she has built an empire while becoming a community pillar. Marge has made many valuable partners, contacts, and lasting friendships along the way. She prides herself on building and mentoring a team with unique skill sets and pivotal roles in the business. Her expertise spans many facets of real estate including residential and commercial, with an unparalleled experience in helping buyers and builders with new home construction. If you have any doubts just give her a call and see how she goes above and beyond the expectation of a client/ broker relationship, she does not disappoint!