Staging Tip #21: Relief is on the way!
We are now in the peak of season here in Key West. The town is buzzing with second home buyers or investors who are encouraged to shop our tiny island and probably a no small thank you goes to Mother Nature. This is great news for the seller. But this is not a time to rest on your laurels if you want to get the best return on your investment.
There are literally thousands of informative websites and blogs offering a plethora of advice on how to stage your home, what room renovation will bring you the best ROI, where to shop, what to shop for, the best contractors in your area, the best paint or painter for that matter, how to arrange your furniture, what tile is in fashion, the 2018 designer color; you name it, it’s out there. For the motivated DIY person, surfing around to get the best ideas can be fun. But for someone, many of you, who have other interests or become overwhelmed with all of this information, you can hire a professional stager!
Now don’t stop in your tracks; hiring a stager will not break the bank and I am going to make it even easier and affordable for you. I am offering a free consultation to the first three people who contact me in the month of February. Following our consultation I will send you a recap of what we discuss and recommendations as I would for any of my clients. When you hire me (and why wouldn’t you?) I will deduct the value of the consultation ($250.00) from your staging budget. Call this my Valentine’s Day gift to you, because I absolutely love what I do.
I can hear some of you naysayers. You are looking at your abode thinking your home needs more of a facelift than just staging and more than you want to invest. Sometimes that is just the plain and ugly truth of it. But keep in mind you are looking at valuable and much desired real estate. Take a look at last month’s blog (Tip #20: New Year, New You) and you will be able to get an idea of what your budget will look like based on room renovations, the kitchen and bathrooms being the most important and offer the greatest return.
So, what are you waiting for? You can contact me several ways:
Granthomestaging@gmail.com
(813) 296-5459
(305) 294-9201
www.granthomestagingservices.com/contact.us
I will be delighted to show you how to make low cost solutions in areas of your home to make it irresistible to home buyers!
What are the benefits of a home staging, you ask? Home staging:
FACT: Staged homes sell 73% faster than “as is” homes.*
- Professionally staged homes present and show better than competing houses for sale, including new construction homes and higher-priced houses.
- Staged properties can increase the number of offers and selling price in hot markets.
- Buyers view professionally staged listings as “well-maintained’.
- Buyers’ agents recognize that professionally staged listings are “move-in” ready and are inclined to show staged properties.
- Photos of professionally staged listings look better on the MLS, as well as in print.
- Professionally staged listings “STAND-OUT” in prospective buyers’ minds.
Home staging is the least expensive way to outdistance the competition when selling your home and typically much cheaper than a price reduction.
Remember, time is running out to get your entry to me. Good luck!
Give us your feedback. Let us know if there is a topic you would like for us to address. Do you need assistance from a professional Stager? Contact Vicki Grant, CEO of Grant Home Staging Services, grantstaging@gmail.com or (305) 394-9201, staging Key West homes since 2009. Check out her profile on https://www.houzz.com/pro/grantstaging/__public, or www.granthomestagingservices.com Grant Home Staging is a recipient of the Best of Houzz Award 2018. Houzz®
