Home Staging - Still A Relevant Tactic in Lots of Places

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Akanke — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The cost of home staging is always less than your first price reduction.

RE:Home Staging - Still A Relevant Tactic in Lots of Places

Cathy — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Thanks for the article. If there is ever a time to consider having your home staged, it is now! With the increase of homes on the market and the buyer's advantage of picking and bargaining for a price reduction you really need to have a bargaining tool of your own that works. Any resistance to staging may only mean that your seller needs to be educated about staging and that they will gain monetarily.

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Anonymous — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT

These comments are highly useful. We have 70's paneling in the living room, which is now out of style. We don't want to tear it down or paint over it. Is there a paint color to minimize its impact? Also, the fireplace has some soot stains around the opening. Should we worry about this? Last question - we have an attached garage. Suggestions about this? Thank you!

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Abby — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT

An empty home is NOT better than a staged home!!! Anything is better than nothing. Borrow furniture, live without some in your new home. Whatever you have to do. Empty homes look creepy and, well, not lived in.

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Mary Seferian — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Well I for one thoroughly believe in Home Staging. AS I should since I am a Home Stager based in Montreal. HGTV shows have really helped promote the idea and how benficial it is to both the real estate agent and the homeowner. It is hard to be objective about your own home. Once you deide to sell, the house becomes a product that you must make marketable. The other side of the coin is that because of all these decorating shows, even home buyers know what is worthy or not. Staging works!

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Kimberly Cash — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Great article - as long as people keep reading beyond the first paragraph. Unfortunately, in the Mid-Atlantic area we enjoyed a feeding frenzy where homes were hardly on the market before being sold. That was then and this is now. With a surplus of homes and an increase in new construction, buyers have too many choices. That makes it critical for sellers to make the best first impression and make their home stand out from the rest. Staging is definitely the single most important thing to do

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Greg Z — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Many homeowners are not ready for constructive criticism. Real estate agents are in the business of adding listings to their inventory. This can result in homeowners not receiving meaningful advice until after comments are made at the broker open. You have only one opportunity to make a good 1st impressional with buyers agents and that's who the listing agent and you are counting on to deliver a motivated buyer. www.StrategicHomeStaging.com

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Teresa Micka — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 13:00:00 GMT

I definintely will try these staging tips. I believe buyers must have some emotional attachment to make an offer on a home. Staging sets the environment in this increasing tough California market.

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Bree Z. — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Your listing photo is likely to be the first thing buyers have to judge your home. They expect the inside will be a continuation of the image you project from the street. Make yours the right one because buyers start eliminating homes right here. They may never see all the good things you offer inside.

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Karen — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:00:00 GMT

I am an ASP stager in Dallas, TX , the tips you provided work! So glad to see that this is becoming known in the industry as a way to sell your home faster and for more money in ANY market (We are not in a bubble here as you mentioned) Staging sets you apart from the competition and is always cheaper than your first price reduction!

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Edward — Wed, 03 May 2006 11:00:00 GMT

I would like to know if there are any scams tied to "home staging" or what legal things a person should know before doing it. Contractors are involved in fixing the homes for home staging then what legal issues should the home stagers understand before trying to sell the home? The contractor and real estate business obviously needs to work together but what should the home stagers do to make sure contractors are doing their job in making the home good as advertised?

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Carol Erks — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Staged homes today is a Sellers dream. With 28 years of real estate selling I can see buyers have evolved into sophisticated/savy buyers. Sellers that have had their homes Staged, have received more $$$. No doubt. Yes, even conserative Minnesota & Wisconsin are Staging homes.

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Teri — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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Randall Williams — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Good points on staging the home. In our experience, clutter control is critical. Also, staging patio sets with plates and wine glasses to make the yard more inviting is usefull as well. Pick your home's most attractive feature and emphasize it.

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Roni — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Does an open unfurnished home show better than a staged home?