A study by the National Association of Realtors in 2009 showed that 92% of today’s busy home buyers use the internet as a major tool in their home search. Buyers view online photos and virtual tours of properties in their desired location and price range to come up with a short list to actually view. If the buyer is not enticed, by the pictures or during a drive by, chances are they will not view the property and if they don’t view your property, they’re not going to buy it.
You can’t change the location or size, but you can enhance its presentation.
As soon as the listing is signed, your agent’s job starts; photos are taken, property feature sheets are prepared, and the marketing begins, to show off your house on the real estate agents tour, open houses, viewings and advertising. You know the expression; “You only have one chance to make a first impression.”
Your house is probably your biggest investment, and you want to maximize your return on investment and protect your equity. Should your house remain on the market for an extended period of time, the cost of home staging would have been much less than a price reduction, additional mortgage payments, taxes, insurance and utility bills, not to mention the inconvenience and stress of not being able to move on with your life.
When is the best time to Stage your House?
Before The Sign Goes Up.
The best time to stage your house for sale is before the sign goes on the lawn, so you have the competitive advantage over your competition, sell for more money in less time.
Before the photos are taken, for a great first impression to entice Buyers to view your house.
Before the feature sheets are prepared, to capture and highlight your houses best selling features.
Before the real estate agents tour, to entice Agents to show your house to their Buyers.
Before open houses and viewings, to appeal to the widest range of Buyers and they will see your Pride of Ownership.
Before money is spent on advertising or marketing.
Before the appraisal is done, so it will appraise for top dollar.
What A Home Staging Consultation Will Address?
The Home Stager will give you an honest, unbiased look at the house through
the eyes of the most critical buyer
Highlight and enhance the houses selling features and minimize the negative
Address decluttering, depersonalizing, colour schemes and repairs
Enhance functionality and visual flow
Address the furniture layout, scale and proportion, balance and harmony,
lighting, traffic flow, focal points, room function and repairs to consider
Address color, accessories, pictures and their placement
Have your house appeal to the more mainstream tastes of potential Buyers
Respect your individual situation, timeframe and budget
Make the potential Buyers all important first impression memorable
Critique and make recommendations, room by room, as well as curb appeal
Prioritized step by step assessment of recommendations and suggestions to
get your house ready for sale
Maximize your return on investment and protect your equality with an honest,
unbiased and professional opinion
In the end, it is you that will decide what recommendations will be implemented
and by whom.
Home Staging should not be confused with decorating. Home Staging is not decorating. Decorating is for you and your family to enjoy the home you live in. Home Staging for the buyers, to show off the house you are selling and it's features to their best advantage.
As a qualified Real Estate Salesperson and Home Stager (www.OwnersPride.ca) I have the unique ability to enhance the presentation of your house, so it gets sold quicker at a higher selling price. This Home Staging consultation complimentary as part of my complete listing service package, offered to my Real Estate clients.
Please feel free to contact me any time.
Lydia Pollard, Sales Representative
Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage
Direct: 905-272-4764
Office: 905-812-8123
Lydia@LydiaSellsHomes.com
www.LydiaSellsHomes.com
If you are thinking about buying or selling, it would be my pleasure to assist you with your Mississauga Real Estate needs, including: Clarkson, Cooksville, Erindale, Erin Mills, Lakeview, Lorne Park, Malton, Mississauga Valley, Meadowvale, Port Credit, Sheridan Homelands, Streetsville and Applewood as well as in Brampton and the rest of Peel Region.
