The lots the units sit on are identical, as far as the desirableness of the location. Both units had the same kitchen plan, with the same cabinets and a tile floor. Both units had nice hardwood floors in the living room and carpeted bedrooms. Every important detail of these townhouses was identical. I studied every aspect of these sales to find what made the difference. There are two reasons one home sold for $40,000 more than the other: • Townhome A was professionally staged, giving it a more appealing appearance. • The agent selling Townhome A took higher quality, more attractive photos of the home. Those two seemingly small actions made the $40,000 difference! The buyers of Townhome A made a higher offer because the agent presented the home in a more appealing and attractive way.
THE POWER OF STAGING WHEN SELLING A HOME
Consider these results from surveys conducted by Coldwell Banker and the National Association of Realtors®. • Staged homes spent 50% less time on the market than homes that were not staged. • Staged homes sold for more than 6% above asking price.
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