You've heard it's a buyer's market, but those looking for a home aren't the only people benefiting from the real estate downturn. In fact, the current climate has allowed for the boom of an all new career: Home Staging. One such professional is Birgit Anich, president of Redesign Your Space. Her job is to makeover her clients' houses so they'll be more attractive to buyers - a strategy that seems to work, with staged homes selling an average of 78% faster than those that have not been staged. Read more...
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Professionally staged homes present and show better than competing houses for sale, including new construction homes and higher-priced houses. Professionally staged properties sell 78% faster when compared with houses that have not been staged. From the date of listing until the day of closing, home staging shortens this time frame, even in a slow real estate market. Staged properties can increase the number of offers and selling price in hot markets. Buyers view professionally staged listings as "well-maintained'. Buyers' agents recognize that professionally staged listings are "move-in" ready and are inclined to show staged properties. Photos of professionally staged listings look better in print and web media. Professionally staged listings "STAND-OUT" in prospective buyers' minds.
RISMEDIA, February 11, 2010—Last year home staging skyrocketed to the top of the list of the fastest growing careers in America. In the decade ahead it is promising to be a rapidly evolving industry and looks to be one of the key solutions to solving the housing crisis.
“Sellers get the most they can for their property and buyers benefit from a move-in ready property.” Read More....
