How Is Staging Your Home Part Of Real Estate Marketing?
Is it really true that you have about thirty seconds to make a first impression? How long does the average house have to make a good impression? Most people know that ‘curb appeal’ is a reference to how attractive a home appears to a buyer parked in the street.
You might be surprised how many people concentrate on the exterior appearance and completely ignore the interior of their home. The interior setup will require more consideration and a thoughtful approach than the mowing and painting done outside.
That means you treat the family house like an off Broadway play and stage each room and what is in it to gain a favorable response.
Parents often teach their children that you cannot judge a book by its cover. They tell us that it is what is inside that count. Homes are also judged by what’s inside. The exterior may create the initial attraction but what is inside can lead to a long time relationship.
The interior is roomful of chances to captivate your prospective buyers. Today there are many entrepreneurs and real estate agents that specialize is showing off your home. Ask your friends who have sold their homes, consult your Broker, or check the real estate ads to find a professional stager.
A small touch may create a subliminal impression too. There is a University study out that says people perceive you more positively if they even think you work out. The casual display of an at home fitness program or leaving a pair of skinny jeans in a strategic location may contribute to a favorable buyer opinion.
Even people who do not play an instrument seem to appreciate music at some level. Consider what message your compact music disc collection broadcasts. Do you have a cool takamine acoustic guitar or alto saxophone you can display? Think of the fun picture a player piano creates in their mind.
Professional stagers generally replace controversial items like political or religious items. It is sometimes easier to create connections with travel videos, suspense books, or gardening publications.
The idea is that what you have on display may create a connection with potential buyers at some level. This can be accomplished with clothing, wall hangings, book collections, music, and other items that strike a chord in the eyes of the beholder.
Get rid of non-essential items and decorative creatively and sparingly. A pile of pots and pans may not make the same impression as some healthy cooking vegetables and fruit displays. Your thoughtful staging can bridge and unite the positive feelings from the curb to the backyard.
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