Don't Sell the Competition...... Be the Competition!
Real Estate Staging, Model Homes, Interior Decor & MORE!
Does home staging really work?
- Professional staged homes sell in 13.9 days vs. 30.89 unstaged.*
- Professional staged homes often sell for 30 - 50% more than the list price.*
- A
2003 HomeGain Survey of 2,000 Real Estate Agents nationwide found that
moderately priced home improvements, ranging from $80-2,800, made in
preparation for sale, actually yield the highest returns when a house
is sold.*
- Leaving
your house in "AS IS" condition will help sell the competition. Homes
on the market today is at a record high and the competition is stiff,
buyers have high expectations when they walk through the door.
*Source: 2772 Total Properties / 129 Staged Properties. Ranging in list price from $229,000 to $4.8 million. Village Voice, 3/24/00
We want to stage our home but can we afford it?
Staging before listing costs less than the your first price reduction. Accent Home Staging is very sensitive to all budgets and will help you choose the most cost-effective approach.
The cost of staging doesn't cost a dime...in a 2003 HomeGain Survey over 2000 Realtors, it was discovered that sellers who spent up to $1000 Staging their home recovered almost 200% of the cost in the sale of their home.The money you make is TAX FREE!** Take advantage of your TAX FREE capitol gain by getting every dollar you can in the selling price of your home. All improvements made to your home with in 90 days of being on the market may be included in this TAX BENEFIT.
**Accent Home Staging recommends verification of the tax laws in your area, changes occur yearly. This information is based on the Tax Free Capital Gain laws of 2006.
You've made great suggestions, but I don't have time to complete them. Now what?
For
clients merely seeking a consultation, we will leave you with a "to do"
list to make your home more appealing to buyers and Real Estate Agents. If you are
feeling that you are not able to complete the work on your own, you may
hire us to complete the work. This service includes overseeing projects
from detailed cleaning, painting, assisting with the purchase of
furniture pieces and the staging itself.
Why do I need to make repairs to my home if I am moving? No one will notice!
Although
not every home needs repairs, we have found that buyers who have been
looking at potential homes for a while DO notice smaller details such
as a bad paint job, cracks in the ceiling, a stained kitchen counter top
or outdated bathroom fixtures. Simple projects such as these can be
changed inexpensively and make your home stand out from the
competition. You may decide to complete only the suggestions we make
regarding furnishings, de-cluttering and accessories, but we will
always advise you on the obvious repairs that make your home more
appealing.
What if our home is empty?
Empty
homes typically do not show as well because buyers are unable to
visualize what it would look like with furniture. Accent Home Staging will choose proper furnishings and accessories for your
home and will work within your budget to either stage the entire space
or small vignettes that will suggest to the buyer the "idea" of the
room. We will provide furniture resources for your home until the house is sold.
