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Follow on Google News | Proper Home Staging Sells Real EstateThe National Association of Realtors has found that a staged property sells for 8 to 10 percent more than non-staged properties!
By: Kim Bagnell Thaler The psychology being that about one out of ten buyers can see a home differently than it appears, which is only ten percent. Another fact is that buyers form an impression of a property in just 7 to 10 seconds. Homes, which are staged on a budget of just $500, fetch a return on investment of 343 percent and sell in an average of 45 days, compared to non-staged homes, which average three months on the market, according to figures compiled by the Real Estate Staging Association. 5 Top Home Staging Tips While cleaning the interior and exterior from top to bottom is certainly a must, it doesn’t not go nearly far enough to impress buyers. You’ll have to do a bit more, most of which you can do yourself: ● Clear out the closets and garage. Don’t completely empty them, but reduce the amount of stuff in these spaces to about 30 percent to effect the illusion of more space. ● Downscale the furniture. Big furniture might be comfortable, but it stops up the flow and makes rooms look smaller than they actually are. Rent smaller sized furniture or remove a couple pieces. ● Remove personal items. These include family photos, as well as putting toiletries and dirty laundry out of sight. Children and pets should also be kept away during showings. ● Spruce up the curb appeal. A nicely mowed lawn and some colorful plants and flowers, along with a bit of mulch in strategic locations will do the trick. ● Let in the light. Open up the curtains and blinds to let the sunlight in and brighten up the interior. This will also allow buyers see the back yard, a deck or patio, or pool. End
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