People in the market to sell their home will be pleased to see that a number of housing markets are showing renewed signs of growth. Denver, Colorado is one such market, and homes in the $100,000-$300,000 price range are selling fast and for more than the experts predicted. Still, homeowners everywhere continue to be cautious due to the quantity of competition and high number of foreclosed homes being sold.
One way to maintain the competitive edge, increase the desirability of your home and set it up for a quick sale is to have your home professionally staged. The main idea behind staging is that it depersonalizes the style of the home so it appeals to a more broad range of buyers. You want a prospective buyer to picture himself living in the home.
Even though there is no sure thing, home staging has proven the test of time as statistics consistently show that staged homes sell more quickly and for more money than non-staged homes. Nevertheless, many sellers are hesitant to use home staging as a strategy, for a number of reasons.
1. Professional Staging is too expensive. The reality is that the cost to stage your home is not set in stone. As the professional stager will set up your home to focus on its strengths and to underplay its weaknesses, a home that is already in good shape will cost less. Most professional stagers will tour your home and give a cost estimate and payment options to you before you are ever obligated to work with them.
2. It will be too big a bother. The truth is that staging your home can be as easy as getting rid of all your clutter or rearranging furniture. On the other hand, it could involve a total update of every room. The good news is that the more difficult staging jobs are almost never needed; effective results can often be achieved just by focusing on the bathrooms, kitchen, and master bedroom. It is critical to get rid of all the clutter in order to feature all of the best qualities of your home.
3. It will take too much time. In reality, the norm is one to three days, with even the most difficult staging jobs being completed in less than a week.
The housing market continues to be tough, and houses competing with bargain priced bank owned properties need as much help as they can get. Having your home professionally staged may be the added bonus you need to get a favorable price for your home.
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