Home Staging Can Make a Huge Difference

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We recently sold several properties that had previously languished on the market with other agents. With a few changes, we were able to do some staging and decluttering, and get those homes sold within two to three weeks.

We average about one of these a month. Just by doing simple things like rearranging furniture and opening up the space in the home by decluttering, we are able to see some great results. We love going into these properties because we are able to generate some great photos, good feedback for the seller, a quick sale, and a happy customer.

If you have any questions for us about home staging or how it can help sell your home for the most money possible, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you.

How Does the Staging Process Work?

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Barb Larsen, our professional home stager, is here today to tell you exactly how the home staging process works.

First, Barb will sit down with you and go through what staging will accomplish. Remember, staging is not about decorating your home; it’s about showcasing the home’s selling features.

The buyer is not purchasing your furniture or accessories, so remove your personal items, like family photos or your baseball card collection, so the buyer doesn’t get distracted. You want them to see the beautiful granite in the kitchen and your gleaming hardwood floors.

We will go through each room and pick out the selling features of that room. Then, we will figure out how to showcase those features to the buyer.

Keep in mind that we’re not just staging for the buyer’s eyes - we’re also staging for the camera lens. Professional photos are key to getting buyers into your home. Barb works closely with your home photography to make sure everyone is on the same page. Your first photo is crucial because you want potential buyers to click on it and look at the rest of the pictures of your home.

If you have any questions about the home staging process, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

How to Create Ambiance When Selling Your Twin Cities Home

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Staging your property can bring in a ton of traffic. Barb is here to answer a few questions about staging.

1. How can we bring accessories into the property? Why do accessories help? Oftentimes, we’ll bring accessories into the property in order to neutralize the decor. Let’s say you have a modern style. We want to broaden the appeal to a wide range of buyers, not just those who like modern accessories. Rather than the seller investing in what they won’t use, we recently acquired a storage facility for accessories. That way, we can bring them in free of charge. Consider these items as props until the house closes.

2. Why are paint and carpet so important? Paint and carpet are two of the biggest areas where sellers can recapture their value. We like to get there ahead of time to help you choose the right carpet and paint colors. Remember, it’s important to think neutral. We work with a couple of different vendors that can help update your home. We trust them not to oversell. We want buyers to see that the carpet is fresh, because that helps raise the value of the property.

3. What other small updates do you recommend? We want to make the process as stress-free as possible for our sellers. We will help with simple upgrades like switching out a light fixture or mirror. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to give a space a whole new look. We will pick up a mirror on occasion, but we are not trying to spend your money. We are just looking to maximize your return.

If you have any other questions for us, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!