Staging a home for sale or rental
"88% of staged houses sell at or above list price, and sell on average in 10.3 days versus 84.6 days for non-staged houses."
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Make a good first impression! An inviting appearance is essential to make someone feel at home enough to decide to purchase or rent the home. Staging a home can make a big difference in the price one receives for it, sometimes as much as 10% more than expected. At the very first step, a well-staged home provides enough curb appeal that prospective buyers or renters are willing to look at it.
Staging includes:
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decluttering and tidying up
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clearing away family photos and memorabilia to create the look of a home that could belong to the prospective buyer
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getting rid of damaged furniture and other items that do not enhance the appearance of the home
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identifying and repairing flaws in the building, such as flaking paint or stained carpet or unpleasant odors
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keeping the yard, driveway, and home exterior tidy and well-maintained
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adding beautifying touches, such as a freshly painted front door in a welcoming color or pots of rosemary and geranium on the porch and in the kitchen
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