Another good idea is to stage a home to help potential buyers visualize themselves living in it, increasing the perceived value of the home by the buyer and the actual monetary value for the seller. In a survey carried out on Realtors®, 49% of real estate agents believe that staging a home has a great effect on how a buyer views the home; another 47% are convinced that only on some occasions does staging have an impact on how a buyer views a home. Only the remaining 4% said that the perception of a buyer is not in any way affected by staging a home. On the buyer’s side of the issue, Realtors® believe that there are several ways staging a home affects the views of buyers; 81% of Realtors® said that buyers are more likely to see the property as a future home; 46% said potential buyers are willing to walk through a house that is showcased online; 45% said decorating a home to the tastes of its potential buyers positively boosts the home’s property value. Interestingly, only a small portion (10%) of agents believe that decorating a home contrary to the taste of a buyer affects its value negatively; that is to say, they’ll probably like the house more if your decor matches their preferences, but it may not be such a big deal if they think your decor is terrible.
RENTING
If you don’t have furniture that complements your home so that it’s dressed to impress, renting some can be a convenient option. If the house you’re selling is completely vacant, renting furniture might not only be convenient; it might be the smartest move. Before getting started on the selection process, take into account what you have at home. Storing away worn or dingy items is strongly recommended. Even just removing an old coffee table or couch can brighten up
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