This is our chance to take a walk in the buyer’s shoes to see what kind of first impression the home would give them and observe what changes need to be made to make it more appealing to a critical buyer. We may also ask the seller questions along the way.
Home staging is the same concept as packaging a product. To know how to package it in a way that will attract the consumer, it’s crucial to know your target market. Home stagers work directly with real estate agents and spend time learning and studying the trends so we can “package” (or stage) each home as effectively as possible. Not only do we know the trends in the market as a whole, but we also know how to appeal to specific demographics, such as families versus singles.
The first impression starts at the driveway. Some buyers won’t even bother going inside if they don’t like what they see when they drive up. A home stager will give your home’s curb appeal a review from the curb to the front door, pointing out any repairs and changes that need to be made. We’ll suggest things such as landscaping ideas and even paint color suggestions to make the strongest impression possible.
A review of each room
Each room will get a detailed assessment of what should be done to make it more appealing to the target market. This can include things such as:
Decluttering
Repairs
Painting
Cleaning
Furniture arrangement
Décor
Some rooms may only require a little bit of redesign while others require more extensive staging and changes to be ready to impress buyers