Professional Home Stagers are here to stay. They have become an integral part of many real estate transactions. They often give that all important edge in a highly competitive marketplace. Many REALTORS® and savvy homeowners are investing in professional home stagers in order to attract buyers. Stagers know how to prepare properties to their best advantage, to take great pictures and to be a pleasure for REALTORS® to show.

Buyers spend approximately 5 minutes viewing the average property. First impressions count.

Stagers ensure that the buyer sees your home at its best. Stagers create immediate interest. They look at your home with “buyer’s eyes” to assist in purging and organizing your belongings.

There is much you can do on your own (See Helpful Selling Tips and Holding A Successful Open House). Pack up personal collections, photographs and clutter that can be distracting to buyers. Remove heavy, dated draperies to enhance large windows and let light in. Bathrooms and kitchens sell homes so they must be more than clean, they must sparkle. If you have a “to do” list of minor repairs, complete it!

Stagers will use furniture placement and lighting to ensure smooth traffic flow from room to room. Stagers also often add artwork and accessories to create focal points. These can make the potential buyer feel that they are in their own home rather than yours. This is a good thing!