It's a sellers market now! do you still need staging?

Right now in the Ottawa market it is considered a "Sellers Market" which means we have more home buyers than sellers. What does that mean? For the most part you have a high chance of selling your home quickly. BUT does that mean you still need staging? Of course you do, when you have your home staged you are appealing to the MOST amount of buyers in the LEAST amount of time. When that is done in a sellers market a lot of "general home buyers" will be making their way though your home which in hand will increase the likelihood of multiple offers. It is much easier to sell a home to the general home buyer than to someone with the same tastes as you or someone with the capability to visualize the potential. 10% of people can visualize the potential of the space, which means 90% CAN NOT! don't let your first impression fall flat, stage your home prior to listing to get it sold as fast as possible.

Remember buyers are picky, they will compare your home to all the other homes on the market and the one that appeals to them the most will be the one that sells. Think of a brand new home show room? do you see clutter? outrageous decor? personal items all over? religious items? vibrant or even dark paint colours? No, you will not ever see that in a show home because they are appealing to the most amount of home buyers. Clean, Clutter free, Neutral and fixed up is what home buyers want. Most buyers are willing to pay a premium for a home that has had it's "issues addressed" keep your home equity in your pocket & stage your home from the day you decide to sell!

Happy Staging
-Kristy