If you are thinking of selling your home this year you might also be deciding on whether your home needs to be home staged. Even if your home is smaller or if you live in a condo apartment you may think because your home is smaller it does not need home staging. Here are some myths about home staging that our Anne Winch Ottawa Real Estate and Home Staging Team would like to share with you.
Myth #1: Only large homes need home staging
This is one myth that we would like to address. All homes need a little TLC and that includes home staging. Putting your best foot forward is how you would present yourself if you were going to a job interview and home staging is no different. You want your home to look its best. You want your home to be competitive and you want to know that your home will sell quickly, no matter the size.
Myth #2: Home stagers only look at the inside of your home
When we are asked by you for a home appraisal, we take in all your home, from the first glance when we drive up until we tour your backyard. Often there may be some little things that may distract buyers from looking further and that can be remedied easily. Sometimes it is just a different colour front door, adding some greenery or making sure the lighting shows your home at its best. Don’t forget the first glimpse of your home is from the exterior and you want your potential buyers to like what they see starting from the outside and then asking for a showing to see the interior.
Myth #3: Long as my home looks tidy – I can sell it myself
Selling your home is not just about having a tidy home. If you have chipped tiles, scratched hardwood and walls that need a coat of paint this will not appeal to buyers. Our Team can help point out some simple flaws that once fixed and with our home staging services we can help you sell your home in no time.
Myth #4: Home Staging is so expensive!
We have known for many years that a staged home shows well and sells well. As a bonus to our clients, we offer free home staging. Your home is in direct competition with many homes and we want your home to look its best. So, if the price of home staging is stopping you from your home looking its best, you need to give us a call as there is nothing better than free!
Myth #5: Home staging is just decorating
If you are decorating your home you are adding your personal style. You hang family pictures on the wall or buy new curtains or blinds. With staging, you are doing the opposite – de-personalizing your home. When you decorate you are turning that house into a home by adding personal touches to every area. Staging on the other hand you are setting a scene. Staging is a visual art that appeals to buyers.
If you are new to the idea of home staging, we hope that we have been able to dispel some of the myths you may have heard about home staging. We understand your concerns and can help you with any decisions you may have about how to sell and stage your home effectively. It is always best to get a company that you feel comfortable with, who is ethical and will sell your home in a timely fashion. With this in mind let us present to you why we should be your choice. Give us a call so you can start your real estate journey today.