Attractive curb appeal is all important!
When the real estate market is slow, as it is now it’s called a “buyer’s market.” Homebuyers can take their time to purchase their dream home. They can afford to be picky, waiting to get exactly what they want, instead of buying a house and making improvements because there aren’t enough houses on the market. There’s less fear that someone will snatch up their home if they don’t act quickly. But there is a strategy that can help yours stand out.
If you’re house has been sitting on the market for 90-120 days, you start to feel desperate as you watch your money evaporating with the cost of keeping it. Not to mention the fact that you spend day after day with your life on hold and your agent may be urging you to take another price reduction. And that can cost you big money! So what is the solution?
- Home staging is a strategy that gives you an edge in this market.
· Keep your money and avoid endless price reductions. If your house looks better than all the comparable homes for sale and you’ve done your homework to price it right; it just makes sense that it would sell quicker than an un-staged house. There are certain changes you can make that will appeal to buyers.
· Attract Internet-savvy homebuyers. If your photos aren’t great, why would a buyer make a trip to your home to view it? Since many homebuyers look on the Internet for their next home, yours HAS to capture their attention. So, get it staged, outside and inside, BEFORE your agent takes those pictures and starts bringing people through!
· Homebuyers shop with logic and buy on emotion. Home buyers start with a list of “must haves” in their next home, but they often fall in love with a house because it evokes emotions. They imagine their own furnishings there and their children playing; or working in that great office, or whatever your home offers. A good home stager will help set the mood and help buyers overlook flaws.
Really look at your home with a critical eye and ask yourself, “will this house appeal to a broad range of shoppers, or is it decorated specifically for my tastes?” There’s nothing wrong with surrounding yourself with all your favorite things, but when it’s on the market, your house needs to be very neutral, spacious and un-cluttered to attract buyers and of course, that all-important offer! We can help you choose what goes and what stays and organize what’s left. Since most houses have way too much furniture, accessories and clutter, plan to get a start on your packing and show off your house instead of the furnishings!
What’s your best bet? Call Perfect Transformations and set up a consultation today! You may only need a walk-through to decide what it needs. But if you need more, we can help w/paint, repairs, arranging furniture, de-cluttering, and setting the mood. You have enough stress when selling, call Perfect Transformations and get it sold!