You can seasonally decorate your home without dashing your appeal. The main goal is to keep your home clean and free of clutter that distracts would-be buyers. Even simple things can make a big impact on the final sale price of a home. Staging done well is one of those things! You have two options for staging a home: do it yourself or hire a professional home stager. If you are considering hiring someone, I can provide recommendations.
TO STAY OR NOT TO STAY?
Home sellers often ask whether they should stay in their home while it is on the market, or go. There are pros and cons to both and factors that can tip the scale to one side. If the seller has engaged a real estate agent, the burden of showing the home is virtually eliminated. The agent will field all calls, set appointments, and show the home. Chances are that a buyer’s real estate agent will show your home to his or her clients. Busy schedules often cause agents, as with anyone, to take the path of least resistance. If the agent has 15 homes to show and 3 are occupied, he or she may show the vacant homes first because they’re an easier option. The agent doesn’t need to make an appointment ahead of time and can simply use the lock box. If the seller is gone, he or she is not under constant pressure to keep the home in immaculate showing condition. If you’re unwilling to keep the home in turnkey condition for showing purposes, consider vacating before putting the home on the market. In some situations, it’s almost essential to vacate the home during the selling period—especially if the sellers’ home is simply too messy to show while the sellers live there. Reasons for messy homes vary. Some sellers are pack rats, and their home reflects that behavior because boxes are piled everywhere, and rooms are stuffed with personal belongings. This is a considerable obstacle to getting a good offer. Other sellers have several children, which can make it challenging to maintain
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