As a Boston real estate agent, I know how fierce the competition is out there for my sellers. Buyers are looking at many homes, often in a short period of time, and that means that details matter. That’s why it’s so important that people see and feel the difference between your home and the others they may be considering.
Staging eliminates question marks
When a buyer walks through an empty home, they might be confused about what function a room serves, or whether a space (say, a landing) will become a “dead zone” or unusable in the long run.
Staging demonstrates how these spaces can be used, which can be used as a jumping off point for buyers’ imaginations. They might say, “Oh, interesting, their Peloton is here but I would use this as an office.” That’s great! When buyers can see the way a space can function for their own purposes, they’re more likely to focus on what’s working about the property.
Staging demonstrates how to maximize a space
A beautifully staged space allows buyers to understand how much they’ll be able to do within it. It’s very difficult to envision how you might lay out your furniture in an empty room, or even whether your furniture will be able to fit in it, when a space is empty or filled to the gills with bulky furniture.
When we add furniture and decor that’s the appropriately scaled for the space, we’re able to show buyers just how much they can get out of a space. An empty area between a living room and kitchen becomes a dining room. A landing becomes a reading nook with room for two armchairs. Being able to show people that these areas have function rather than just telling them about it is a powerful tool in giving your home a leg up on the competition.
Staging sells homes faster and for more money
Most home buyers are looking for a property that they can move into without doing a ton of work (and spending a lot of money!) beforehand. When buyers are able to walk into a home that feels finished, and that doesn’t require them to stretch to imagine themselves in it, they’re far more likely to push it to the top of their list.
And finally, staged homes sell for more money because buyers are able to see the value of the property. Where other properties may leave them with a to do list and questions about whether the rooms will work for their lifestyle, your staged home will justify a higher asking price by doing the hard work of solving those problems up front.
Do you have questions about buying or selling your home? I’m a Boston real estate agent, and I would be happy to talk to you about your property. Let’s chat!