gives buyers the impression that the house needs more repairs than it really does. Keeping utilities on will make seeing the house more comfortable for buyers.
VIEWING HOME STAGING AS AN EXPENSE, NOT AN INVESTMENT
What you spend on staging your home can actually boost the sale in terms of time on the market and price received. It can help you make more money. A typical home-staging expenditure might range from 1 percent to 3 percent of the listing price of a home. On the other hand, it may result in selling the house for 5 percent to 10 percent more. Don’t underestimate the miraculous impact that staging can create. You’re going to lose money on the sale of your home if you’re not prepared to make repairs before listing it for sale. When you act ahead of time, it’s less expensive to fix things, and it’s an embarrassing (and expensive) proposition to let potential buyers see the faults of the property during the open house. Probably, prospective buyers will offer less or demand a credit for the expense of the repair work that needs to be done before the deal closes. Experts say clutter is the culprit that eats at the equity and kills deals. Decluttering your property can create a sense of a more spacious home. Clearing off the kitchen countertops, overflowing closets, NOT REPAIRING OR CLEANING THE HOME
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