At one time or another, we have all been in the market for a new home. It is hard work! Some houses will put you off from the moment you drive up and others from the time you open the front door and see chaos. The purpose behind staging is to highlight the homes best feature, show off space and allow your imagination to rev up. When you remember a home because of its wonderful large windows, beautiful kitchen and bath, instead of those horrible blue ruffle curtains and cluttered counter top that it what it is all about. Read more tips for buyers here.

Sellers commonly feel putting money into fixing their home up when they are selling it is a waste of time. “Let the buyers paint whatever color they want”, or “let the buyers replace the red carpet, we’ll provide an allowance.” Competition is fierce, financing is getting harder and harder to obtain, and buyers want move-in ready. There is always going to be another home to compare yours to and if an offer is made, they are going to take into consideration how much has to be done in comparison to the staged home down the street. A staged home typically sells for more money, and can provide the best return on your investment in a shorter time on the market. A win-win situation! Read more tips for sellers here.

When getting ready to put your home on the market, it is a good idea to compare your home to your competition. You can do this easily by viewing listings on the internet, visiting open houses, or by looking at photo sheets often displayed by the Realtor sign. Now, take a look at your own home. Does it shine in comparison? Or will those features be hard to decipher? A professional Home Stager knows the market and can transform your home into the one everyone wants to see first. Read about how you can outshine the competition.