Secret #19 You only need to stage your home -if you would like to sell it faster than your competition -if you would like to sell it for more money than your competition -if you would like to have a better Real Estate experience than your competition -if you would like to be enjoying your new home or vacation while your competition is frantically trying to find a qualified Accredieted Staging Professional (ASP) because they finally realized that
STAGING WORKS
Secret #18 "90% of success is showing up" Woody Allen
"90% of success is showing up prepared" Jeffrey Gitomer
"90% of success is showing up on the market prepared" Anita Corbissero
Secret #17 Failure to do your homework always has its negative consequences. Failure to do your HOME WORK before putting your house on the market also has negative consequences,but YOUR COMPETITION WILL LOVE YOU
Secret #16 Showing your house vacant is another great way to help your competition look better.
Secret #15 There are different levels of staging depending on your time and budget requirements. -consultation (if you expect an offer compatible with your asking price)* -light staging (if you expect multiple offers compatible with your asking price)* -full staging (if you expect multiple offers preferably over your asking price)* *Your asking price must be reasonable.Please consult your Real Estate Agent.
Secret #14 The most successful Real Estate Agents encourage their clients to stage their homes. They are happy to make more money for their clients. They understand the Real Estate business very well and are REALLY GOOD AT MATH, too.
Secret #13 Showing your home in the best light possible gives you increased negotiating power.
Secret #12 Good News-Your Real Estate Agent will love you if you stage your house before listing it. Bed News- Your competition will hate you.
Secret #11 Accredited Staging Professionals (ASPs) are a part of the Real Estate industry. Their accreditation is officially recognized by the Department of Real Estate (DRE). Members of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) receive professional support and continuing education.
ACCREDITED STAGING PROFESSIONAL + REAL ESTATE AGENT = $$$
Secret #10 We are selling Square Footage. Don't hide it with clutter. " You can't sell it if you can't see it"
Secret #9 Honesty is the best policy.Be prepared to hear the truth and use it to YOUR advantage.
Secret #8 There is nothing wrong with the way you live in your house. However,
Secret #7 When prospective buyers walk through your house you want them to feel like THEY could own it. YOUR personal belongings (especially family photos) should be out of sight.
Secret #6 First impressions are lasting. Positive first impressions of your house will have a better effect on your bank account than negative ones. Buyers form an opinion within seconds.
Secret #5 "Your investment in staging will always cost less than your first price reduction." Barb Schwarz Creator of Home Staging
Secret #4 You don't have to do your HOME WORK alone. Contact your stager for professional help.
Secret #3 Only 7% of our communication is verbal. 93% is non-verbal.