Myths about Home Staging

Wednesday :: May 19, 2010

Home staging is fairly new to a lot of people who are selling their homes and owners may not realize that virtually anyone can benefit from it. Here are some myths about home staging that may clear things up a little bit!

Myth: I should put my house up for sale first, and then stage it if it doesn’t sell.

Fact: You never have a second chance to make a first impression. This is true not only for buyers but agents as well. If an agent takes a buyer to see your house and isn’t impressed, he won’t take others back. Do it right the first time.

Myth: It’s just a fad.

Fact: New television shows have made it popular but it’s a technique that has been around for about 40 years. It is an effective marketing tool that has been statistically proven to bring results.

Myth: My life will be turned upside down.

Fact: Home staging doesn’t need to be a huge ordeal. It does take a bit of work, but you won’t have to live like you’re in a showroom! Buyers want to see a home that looks loved and lived in, not a museum.
Myth: Buyers want to fix up a house themselves.

Fact: Most buyers want to have as little hassle as possible when moving into a home, and if all they see are walls to paint and problems to deal with, they will leave your house quickly and never look back. Debunking home staging myths can help you as a homeowner get a better handle on the selling process and move you out of your old home quickly without a lot of worry and frustration.