Is Staging my home for the market really worth it?

Staging will also profit the buyer in that they are assured that the homeowner has cared for the "staged" home and that a professional has prepared the home for the buyer prior to putting the home on the market. Staged homes profit the real estate agent in that a "staged" home is show ready so that the buyer can visualize themselves moving in and living in the home.  The agent can easily market a home that is ready for the market and staged to appeal to a buyer.  Staged homes are shown by multiple agencies once the word is out that a professional stager has prepared the home. Contrary to some naysayers, the real estate market will not change too much in the next years.  Brokers look to the economy and current market trends and rates to determine if a "tumble" is on its way.

Rates are on the rise and if they continue we will see a lean toward a buyers market, which means that the seller will have to take extra measures to make their home stand out amongst others in their areas. Houses still continue to rise in most areas and are expected to remain.

A national survey conducted in the fall of 2005 indicated that baby boomers children are the next generation of purchasers.  Baby boomers are still purchasing pre-existing homes as well.  These new generations of buyers have different needs than that of the now baby boomer generation.  Older buyers are still looking for quality at good price and will opt for a guest room rather than the large home of four bedrooms where they raised their children.  Downsizing but will not want any costly repairs or remodeling.  The new generation is looking for more modern touches in a home and want as much square footage as possible with the budget they have and will take their time in making their decision on any particular purchase.  These buyers will want separate rooms for their children, a nice yard for them to play and be safe.  They are looking for updated kitchens and bathrooms.  They will notice any "extras" you have introduced in your home, such as, molding, luxurious flooring, fixtures and windows.  This new generation will spend more time at home with family and will want a nice garden or yard to entertain their family and friends.  Of course, location is everything, however, if a home is not ideally located to the business district, per say, then you will need to make up for that by making your clients home a place that this type of buyer will want to live regardless of the commute time to the office.

When preparing a home for the real estate market you will need to take special care with repairs, updates and definitely STAGING. See us at Homestages.com