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Home Staging. Misconceptions about Home Staging. Many people think that “home staging” is only something that high-end homes are worthy of Often people assume “home staging” is for the very wealthy
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Misconceptions about Home Staging • Many people think that “home staging” is only something that high-end homes are worthy of • Often people assume “home staging” is for the very wealthy • Home Staging can be approached on many levels, costs, and is sometimes offered by “Full Service” Agents for free • It’s affordable to everyone with a little work, ingenuity, & foresight Free
What Is Home Staging? • A Game of “Make Believe” • Nearly perfect in appearance • It’s Nothing New • Previously called “getting the house ready for a showing” or “fixing up the place to sell” or “spoofing up the house for viewers” • Creating an atmosphere of the “perfect view” for buyers PERFECT
Staging Can Range From… • As complete as actually removing yourself completely from the home & creating a “magazine” perfect look • To decluttering & re-touching, repairs, & sprucing up while removing as much of “yourself” as possible Perfect Homes & their gorgeous interiors. Tips & ideas to create the perfect home.
Do-It-Yourself Staging Tips • Painting & refreshing paint • Removing extra furniture • Taking down personal wall hangings, pictures, & décor • Replacing old worn furniture • Declutter toy rooms & front porches filled with kids’ toys • Remove personal items in the bathroom(s) • Remove stained, torn, worn carpeting
SomeRealtorsOffer Staging • Some Full Service Realtors offer free home staging as part of their service; others can direct you to where to go to find help • Check with local tech schools that offer interior design and/or horticulture & lawn care classes for a great deal utilizing students
Is It Worth All The Work? • YES! • Curb appeal is a huge factor • Little things can make a big difference • It’s not as much “work” as you think when you realize you’re actually getting a jump start on packing a lot of stuff you’ll have to pack anyways! • Home Staging simply helps to sell your home faster & easier