Cathy Lee,
an EnergizedSeller Professional Home
Stager member recently staged a home outside of San
Francisco, CA (see her blog post)
that made a big difference in the appearance of her client's home and its
marketability.
Below are the before
and after photos that show the simple, cost
effective changes that were done. Although the changes may seem
simple, even obvious, they weren't considered until
a professional home stager was consulted and made the
recommendations.
The most likely reason
-- As homeowners we are so used to our surroundings that we
often forget how others may see it. The old adage, "can't see the
forest though the trees" can apply here as well. We become so
accustomed to living in our home we don't consider the changes necessary
when selling our home. By changing your mindset
from homeowner to home seller you can begin to understand
the process it takes to prepare your "product" (your house) for
the real estate market.
At the very least, get an
outside perspective from an honest friend on how
your home shows. Preferably, hire a professional home Stager who
has the experience and knowledge of the real estate
market in your area. Professional Home Stagers are
trained to help you maximize your home's potential and can guide you on
the best choices for the biggest return on your investment.
The cost doesn't have to
be high. In this case, for less than $500, including Stager fees and
small furniture and accessory purchases, the home seller received
vast improvements. Don't you think?"
(See Additional Notes On Cathy Lee's Blog)
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