staging

To stage or not to stage

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Green Escow | Kitchen

Staging is an effort to maximize a home’s sale potential by showing it’s full potential. Many realtors insist it helps potential buyers to visualize actually living there.

These days, staging is almost a requirement in the Bay Area. According to a 2019 study by the National Association of Realtors, staging helps a home sell faster and for more money than a vacant one.

For those times when staging is not an option, it is recommended to market the home privately, before the MLS listing, to give it an air of exclusivity.

Stage Before You Sell

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Green Escrow Services | Young Family

Even in today’s seller’s market, realtors agree that staging your home can help it move even faster for even more money. The main advantage of staging is that it let’s prospective buyers imagine themselves living there.

A few basic tips:

  • De-clutter & deep clean
  • Light & bright is best for all rooms
  • If nothing else, stage the living room
  • Rent furniture if necessary; then re-arrange it
  • Don’t forget the outside; it’s the first thing they’ll see