What is Home Staging and Why is it Important?

Home staging is the process of decorating, organizing, redesigning or reorganizing a home so that it shows and flows well while on the real estate market.  You want your home to make its first appearance a grand appearance!  Consumers and real estate professionals who bring clients to view homes are more apt to show a home that has been staged over a vacant home or one that has strong odors, looks worn or cluttered.  Staging will also make photos taken of your home that will be viewed on the internet and used in marketing pieces look much better.  The more photos your Realtor can get the better!  Home staging will make all the difference against the neighborhood competition and will determine how quickly your home sells and at what price.  If your home is priced fairly close to the competition and one home is staged and the other is not, which home do you think will get more attention and offers?  The staged home, Right!     

 Staging is important and effective when done right.  It’s best to consult with a professional home stager to find out what should be done before placing your home on the market.  A professional stager will conduct a consultation after viewing your home and may offer their services to stage your home for you or they may give you a comprehensive plan of action, explaining what needs to be done before placing your home on the market.  Your Realtor will be glad that you have taken steps to make your home stand out from the competition and you will be glad that you took those steps when the offers start rolling in.