CHAPTER 10 Small Improvements Can Gain You Thousands
The housing market is more competitive price-wise than it has ever been. It’s on the seller to go the extra mile and make sure their house stands out. We will now discuss the extra steps necessary for you to earn more money on the sale of your inherited house. These are proven methods to raise the price of your home. There are steps to improve your property and make it more welcoming to your audience during a drive-by or walk-through. This discussion of “staging” and these other strategies are backed by statistics that prove how important these extra steps can be. These steps will affect the house’s online presence as well. It seems paradoxical that even though there are so many mediums and platforms where houses are advertised today it is harder than ever to stand out. That places the importance of the home’s immediate appearance on a higher level. You can choose a professional stager or a staging company, as many of them are available in most cities. Even a property stylist is appropriate in some circumstances, since it will make your house stand out that much more.
WHAT IS “HOME STAGING”?
Home staging is the process where your (empty) home is prepared, dressed up, and presented to look extra attractive and extremely welcoming to a prospective buyer. Home staging is about creating more space by cleaning clutter, removing objects and furniture, giving rooms a fresh and neutral color, and making 70
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