Should I stage my home when I am ready to sell?

Short answer. . . .ABSOLUTELY! There is no question that a properly staged home will sell faster and for more money than a similar non-staged home.

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First of all . . . FYI . . . .Home Staging is the process of preparing a home for sale, regardless of location, price, or condition so it will be attractive to the broadest range of potential buyers. This can include overall interior and exterior appeal, furniture placement, accessories, repairs, detailing and more. I can tell you from first hand knowledge that I have had numerous clients choose to buy a home based on how well it was decorated.  

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I use the term "decorated" very loosely. We have all seen homes that were beautifully "decorated" but we couldn't see ourselves living there. Staging a home for sale is more than "decorating" it is making the home appeal to a majority of buyers. An explanation commonly used and is very appropriate:

"The way you live in your home, and the way you market and sell your house are two completely different things."

Recommending to a seller that they consider hiring someone to help them prepare their home to sell is not a commentary on their tastes. . .it is simply a great marketing tool. There are certifications that a home stager can acquire by meeting certain business requirements and by completing the education/training through associations such as the IAHSP "International Association of Staging Professional"  look for an Accredited Staging Professional or ASP.  Most professional stagers will offer a variety of services. They may range from a short consultation to a complete "hands-on" staging. . . .and anything in between.


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 If you are in the process of preparing to sell your home. . .it would be a huge mistake to ignore the services of a quality stager.  I recommend to all clients that they schedule a consultation with my preferred  vendor Karen DeRuyter of Stage Right Designs LLC .  She has the business background and staging knowledge to make proper recommendations to all sellers. . .regardless of the price range or needs.

If you have any questions or comments on this subject, please let me know.

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David Arnold
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta
678-784-4354