Home Staging: Myths and Facts

Home Staging

If you’re planning to sell your home in the near future, then home staging should be a part of your overall marketing strategy.

Not convinced? Well, how about the fact that homes that are professionally staged sell faster? Wouldn’t it be great to have your home sell just as quickly as the listing went up?

How about the fact that professionally staged homes sell for more money? That one probably got your attention.

These facts have already been proven. But there are still a number of misconceptions about home staging that should be cleared up. Here are some of the more common myths about home staging and the actual facts behind them.

Myth #1 – Home staging is about decorating according to my style and tastes.

Fact – Staging is not about the homeowner. Instead, it’s all about the target buyer in your area. While you might not necessarily like the way your home stager decorates and furnishes your home, you need to understand that the stager is decorating according to what the target buyer in your area wants.

Myth #2 – I can’t afford to stage my home.

Fact – Think about it this way – you can’t afford NOT to stage your home, You could seriously be losing out on a lot of eyes on your home if you don’t prep it for your buyers. While you will have to pay an upfront fee for your stager’s services, you’ll get that money back in spades when you sell. In many cases, you can expect a massive ROI of 300% or more.

Myth #3 – My home’s interior is all I need to focus on.

Fact – While the inside of your home is definitely important, so is the exterior. In fact, your home’s curb appeal is incredibly important and is a key component of your home’s overall esthetics. Buyers often make a quick decision about a home based on what it looks like from the outside, so you’d be doing yourself a favour by tending to the exterior as well when staging your home.

Myth #4 – Buyers can visualize what the home can look like, so I don’t have to stage my home.

Fact – About 90% of buyers cannot visualize the potential of a home if it is not prepped for them. It’s up to you to showcase your home in its best light in order to show buyers the true potential of your home without depending on them to see past any deficiencies in your home.

Hope Designs – Home Staging Done Right

To get your home sold for maximum money and fast, look to Hope Designs to tackle that job for you. With so many successful projects under our belts, you can rest assured knowing that your home will be showcased in the most positive and attractive light possible. Call Hope Designs today!