What Is Staging?

  Home staging has increased in popularity as more real estate professionals and home sellers recognize its effectiveness. Even with staging becoming more widespread and now being offered offered here in Onslow County, NC (including Jacksonville, Richlands, Hubert, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, Topsail Island, Maysville, Southwest Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune area, MCAS New River area, Midway Park, ect.) there are many that haven't heard of home staging at all or that do not understand exactly what it is or how it will help them or their friends/family that need to sell their home.

    While there is a lot to be said about staging, the basic idea is very simple! Home staging is the best way to get top dollar and sell quickly by preparing your home so that it appeals to buyers and looks better than the competition. Preparing your home for sale or staging includes de-personalizing, de-cluttering, and neutralizing the home to ensure it appeals to all buyers. The way you live in your home and the way you sell your home are two very different things. When you live in your home, you should have it decorated with the colors, accessories, and furnishings that appeal to you, the homeowner. When you sell, staging will ensure that the colors, accessories, and furnishings appeal to all buyers. Often times, sellers will attempt to stage their home themselves, but it can be difficult, or nearly impossible, to be objective in your own home. Including professional home staging as a free service when I list a home for sale eliviates this potential problem and gives your home the best market advantage possible!

    Although a vehicle depreciates in value, most of us detail our vehicle when we are going to sell it or trade it in. With your home appreciating in value and being one of your most substantial investments, doesn't it just make sense to have it professionally staged? Contact me to give your home the best market advantage!