Do you remember as a kid visiting your favorite Aunt with your parents? Do you recall what you were thinking? I do! At the time I thought it was hilarious to slide on the plastic covered couch and how I really didn't know what the colors of the walls were because of the lifetime of pictures covering them.
Buyers for the most part can't get beyond your collection of pictures or trinkets from your travels; the fact is they shouldn't have to. Statistically speaking your home has a better than 50% chance of selling in a minimal amount of time if you stage your home.
Recognizing the emotional detachment of buyers to your personal effects is step one. Secondly is coming to grips with the realization that your realtor is your ally in the sale of your home! What do I mean? Don't kill the messenger for the message. Your Realtors professionalism is tried and true. We know what works and what doesn't. This comes from years of listening to other agent's feedback on their listings as well as training.
So what can you do before your listing appointment? De-clutter, neutralize, clean.
Yes these all seem basic, but it will help you during a stressful time to understand what your realtor's is telling you. It will also break up his suggestions. By having that head start (De-clutter, neutralize, clean)it will make your realtor's comments much more palatable. If you need additional advice on staging give me a call!
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