Real Estate, Marketing, Software

First impressions speak volumes, whether we are meeting a new person, entering a new city, or viewing a prospective purchase. These first impressions are particularly critical when a prospective buyer is viewing photos of a home online, or standing on the sidewalk looking at what might be one of the biggest purchases of their life.  It is estimated that first impressions are made within the first thirty seconds, if not sooner.

Thirty seconds?

That doesn’t leave much room, or time, for error. So, how do you work with your sellers to ensure that their home looks attractive, inviting, homey, and interesting enough to say “I’m worth buying” within those thirty seconds?

One word: staging.

A staged home will get more attention than one that has not been staged, as there are some key guidelines to staging that makes the home look bigger, brighter, and cozier.

There are a number of companies who are professionals at staging, and they are definitely worth investigating if you and your sellers do not feel confident in doing the staging yourself. If your seller is willing to pay for a professional, then go for it. They are experts and will be able to make the home look amazing. It can be costly, though, which incents most people to attempt to do it themselves, which is completely possible.

Following a few key guidelines, anyone can enhance a home’s natural beauty and make those first thirty seconds count!  Read more.

by Tanya Spilchak, Education Coordinator

2 Responses to “Staging a Home: Small Changes Can Mean More Money”

1. Paul Thurston says:

   September 2, 2009 at 3:29 pm

   Can i add these to my website? I thought the article was great!
2. Tanya Spilchak says:

   September 2, 2009 at 4:00 pm

   Thanks, Paul!

   If you’d like to use the article content, feel free! There are two ways to do this:

   1. Add the blurb above with the link to the full article (and pictures) at http://www.point2agenteducation.com/z_-_Staging_a_Home_Small_Changes_Mean_More_Money/page_2268509.html

   2. Put the entire article on your site with the following sentence below my name: “Reprinted with permission from http://www.point2agenteducation.com“.

   I’m glad you found the tips to be relevant and helpful. Thanks for the feedback!

   Tanya