We’ve all done it before: gone excitedly to see a property listed by an agent, which seems to fit virtually all of our criteria. But, approaching the front door, we notice it could do with a lick of paint and the windows aren´t all that clean either. We go inside and within seconds we are feeling decidedly disappointed and negative towards the whole viewing. We wonder at the furniture layout and notice the walls haven´t been painted in a long time, not to speak of that lingering smell that seems to be coming from the dog-hair infested rug. All we want to do is get out! We don´t linger to look further, nor do we feel we want to go through the thought process, let alone the work, to make this property into a home. We leave as soon as is politely possible in search of something better.
The fact is, this house was ideal for all our requirements but we didn´t even “see” it. Had this property been well presented for viewing, we would have loved it and almost certainly have made an offer.
The owner would have benefited greatly from a home staging service. A new concept here on the coast, home staging concentrates on giving property the face lift it needs to present it to its greatest potential for that all important sale or rental.
This valuable service is now being offered and concentrates on de-cluttering, cleaning, repairing and re-arranging your property using a fresh eye, as the buyer would see it, with the chief aim of maximizing sales potential. Our craft is to take things out of the property rather than put things in and to create a pristine, “Show Home” that is neutral and harmonious enough to appeal to anyone who steps inside.
If a buyer feels “right” in a property, they get a positive feeling and can imagine living there. These feelings are more important than we are often aware. In fact, according to studies, some 90% of viewers actually purchase due to sentiments or aspirations they feel rather than any other factor, so this reality must to be addressed when you sell your property.
Believe it or not, a lick of paint, a clean and a restyle, whilst neatly packing away some of your treasured possessions may go a long way to make buyers snap up your immaculate property in preference to others and they may even pay more for it in the process.
Why not engage the property staging services of OK Property Agents. We are experienced and aware of the important and often easy steps in which to optimize the sales or rental potential of your property.