Advice from Terri Jenstad of Coldwell Banker Burnet and Staging To Go.
Why do I need to stage my home?
First impressions are the key to success. Buyers decide if they are interested in a home within the first 60 seconds of walking in the door. They look with logic but purchase with emotion. Staging a home for sale creates an inviting atmosphere that creates a positive emotional response from potential buyers.
Can staging help me sell faster or for more money?
National statistics state that resale value is boosted an average of 6.9 percent by hiring a stager. Time on the market is generally reduced as well. Today's buyer is very savvy and tends to look for homes that are in good repair and show well.
Is staging complicated?
No. The trained professionals at Staging To Go will meet with you and evaluate your staging needs. We will then provide a detailed proposal with recommendations and a menu of charges to prepare the home to be "market ready." This may include items like painting, carpet cleaning or replacement, lighting, window washing, and furniture placement or rental. The homeowner reviews the proposal with us and chooses from the menu all or some of the suggestions. Upon agreement, our team moves in and implements the staging.
While we can certainly assist, homeowners can do things on their own such as removing clutter from the home and keeping the closets in model-home condition. Homeowners can also clean up their landscaping and home exterior.
Why choose Staging To Go?
Staging To Go has attractive, high-end furniture and accessories stored in Wayzata. We have the immediate ability to customize each home to its style and color themes. We can also offer the items in the home available for purchase to the prospective purchaser, adding additional value to the seller.
This article was published in The Star Tribune Real Estate Resource Guide-Spring 2008.
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