As it is always said in real estate – location! location! location! The same can be said about who may be attracted to your home and why. Our Anne Winch Real Estate Team has been working on finding buyers for homes throughout the years, but we also focus on the neighbourhood which can be as important as your residence. Some homes, townhomes and condos often have a certain buyer that may be more attracted to your home, and we focus on this too!
Here are some scenarios of who may be attracted to your home:
Family with children
If you are living in a neighbourhood that may have a lot of young families, bedrooms would be a priority for this buyer. You may want to highlight space – like a family room or the basement where you can have family movie nights. You should also emphasize your outdoor space that includes space for children to play and an area for adults to enjoy too. You want to encompass what is important for a family to live there.
Young professionals
Staging your home so that it looks modern and minimalistic in nature will attract this age group to your home. Do you have an area for a home office? Focus on areas for relaxation. Think about a spa-like bathroom or areas to entertain. Have some upscale pieces to bring a professional and polished look to stage your place.
Millennials
Millennials want to have a home that has smaller, flexible space. Think about green, eco-friendly areas that will attract this buyer to your home. Upscale furniture but also that has the environment in mind. Remember they are often looking for starter homes that are within a specific price range. They are also looking at enjoying restaurants or a drink with friends. Promote your property and surroundings to this age group.
Empty nesters
Many baby boomers are ready to downsize and often look for a home that is smaller in price and size. They want luxury in their residence as now they have time for themselves. They want to be close to shopping, restaurants, and public transit. These people have worked all their lives and now it is vacation time all the time! They may want to build relationships with neighbours or have amenities within their own building.
When we stage a home, we must take many factors into account. We look at your homes for the attributes, but we also are always thinking about who would be attracted to your home.
What our Team offers to you:
- Free home staging
- Free packing kit to get you started to store your valuables
- Warehouse of staging furniture and accessories
- A qualified professional painter to touch up areas of your home and may include a feature wall
- Professional cleaner – after we have staged your home, we offer a cleaner to get your home ready for your first open house – all for free.
We hope that these tips will help you understand the importance of home staging and how we can help. Just remember, we will be with you every step of the way and we always have your best interests in mind. Contact us for any information about staging, selling, or purchasing your next home.