Why Home Staging Is Needed More Now Than Ever Before
It’s officially May, which if this were a typical year that followed real estate trends from the past, meant this month is one of the biggest for overall transactions. The month of May is ideal for listing a home to sell, or buyers to find their forever home but why? And will it be during COVID-19?
If life were normal, May is the month school is out for a large chunk of schools (or kids would be out if a purchase closed in June), military PCS’ing begins, tax refunds are deposited, summer travel takes off etc. This brings not only a ton of competition in the real estate market, but also so much potential for selling or finding a home quicker…. just go into the process knowing you’ll need your negotiating hat on for battle.
How does home staging impact these facts knowing that the end of Spring and start to Summer makes for the most competitive time of the year? In our eyes, staging is a non-negotiable to selling a home quickly and the most efficiently. Check out these home staging survey results and you’ll agree with us too!
“83% of buyers said home staging made a property easier to visualize.
46% more willing to walk through a home after viewing it online.
45% positively impacted the buyers perceived value of the home.
Once staged, homes spend an average of 73% less time on the market. ”
We like to tell our clients, home staging is a like a loaf of bread. When it first comes out its hot and fresh. Everyone wants to come see it, touch it, smell it. But after a week or so, it starts to get a little stale, and as more and more time passes people lose interest. With open houses not allowed right now the importance of presenting a new listing online properly is CRITICAL!
As of today, May 4th- we have an overflow of inventory after multiple properties closed in the last 2 weeks. Let’s work together and prove to the real estate industry that things are still moving, groovin’, and that this virus will not bring the entire economy to a complete hault! First impressions are GOLD right now and we know we can help! Come to us with your needs and number in mind and we’ll game plan a few options for every financial comfort zone. Let’s do this!
Wishing you health and joy,
Marina