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There are tons of home sellers who still have not made their mind up about whether they should stage their home or not. This is not just your average home owner, I am talking about investors, banks, home builders, and literally anyone who has a home listed for sale.

Most people still think of home staging as an expense, a financial burden or outlay. It is true that when you sell your house it will cost you money. Maybe repairs have to be done, and updates need to be made. Whether you hire a realtor or sell your home yourself, there is still a cost for getting your home listed and advertised so that buyers can find it. There are other costs like inspections and appraisals that a seller may incur. There are also some closing costs that the seller may have to pay for.  For every month that a house sits vacant, you incur carry costs that you will not get back. Even if you sell your house "AS-IS" you are inviting low ball offers and leaving money on the table.

As the old adage goes "It takes money to make money". Selling a home is not free. So how can you minimize your outlay and maximize your return? By having your house professionally staged before you list it.

Here are some of the returns you'll get on your home staging investment:

1. Increased home value - Statistics show that staged homes can appraise for a higher value than non-staged homes.
2. Increased buyer appeal - The more potential buyers that visit your home the higher your chances are for a quick sale.
3. Increased marketability - The better a home looks the more it can sell for. When buyers become emotionally attached to a home they will pay more for it. 
   
4. Minimizes the chance of taking a price reduction - Statistics show that staged homes sell faster than non-staged homes and for more money.
   
5. Home Staging can be tax deductible -Considered as an advertising expense you may be able to deduct your staging investment from the sale price of the home. Please seek advise from your tax advisor to see if you qualify. (Reference IRS Publication 523)

What other marketing tool do you know of when selling your home can do so much for so little? Not many.  Home Staging increases MLS pictures which ways alot on how many people visit your house in person. After all, according to the National Association of Realtors®, 84% of buyers start their search on-line.

Often times sellers have inflated how much a home staging investment will be before they actually get a quote.  You will have expenses when you sell your home but staging is an investment that you will immediately see a return on. Hiring a knowledgeable and professional Home Stager/Property Stylist will only help increase your chances of getting your home sold quickly and for top dollar. And it may actually save you money as we know of budget-friendly decorating tips and low cost updates that will increase the appeal of your home. Really, how much is a sale worth to you?

Don't leave money on the table, get your home professionally staged today!

For more information on having your house staged, call Fresh Eye Designs, LLC at 864.351.8305.  We work with Occupied and Vacant Home Sellers to get your house sold quickly and profitably! Offering a wide array of Home Stagingservices in the Anderson, Greater Greenville, and Spartanburg areas of South Carolina, we are Greenville's Upscale Home Staging and ReStyles Company. At Fresh Eye Designs LLC, Staged Equals Sold!

Selling a home is not as easy as it was 20 years ago. When all you had to do was stick a sign in the yard, take some pictures and boom you had a sale. Today buyers have a huge lists of wants and “must-haves” when it comes to purchasing the right home. Buyers also have a lot of options due to the sheer volume of homes that on the market. With the shape of the economy, it is not uncommon to see 5 or 10 homes in the same subdivision listed for sale.

How can you a home seller make your home stand out from the rest of the competition? How did you get buyers to wawnt to visit your home in person?  Most importantly once you get buyers to your home, how do you get them to make an offer? By getting a Fresh Eye to help you prepare your home for sale before you have it listed.

It is a basic fact that the more prepared you are to deal with a situation the better the outcome. You have a higher chance at passing a test if you study for it. If you prepare to give a speech chances are your delivery will be much better received than if you just wing it.

By having a Home Stager/Property Stylist come in and give you a fresh and honest assessment of what it will take to sell your home, you will be prepared to secure a quick and profitable sale.

Because you have lived in your home for a while there are probably a lot of things that you may not pay attention to that could hinder or delay the sale of your home. For example, let’s say you have pets. Most people who live with pets on a daily basis become accustomed to the smell of their pets. This is not to say that all homes with pets have odors, many of them don’t. But if your does can you tell? Buyers walking into your home for the first time could be overwhelmed by the smell, especially if a buyer has allergies. Do you to chance loosing a sale over such a minor detail?

The same is the case with minor repairs that have been overlooked or put on the back burner. Broken glass, damaged rugs, holes in the wall, or even uncovered electrical outlets can show a sign of neglected maintenance and can turn buyers away. A Fresh Eye will notice these issues immediately and can help you address them before they become a deterrent for potential buyers.

Has your home been on the market for a while with no interest and you don’t know why? A Fresh Eye can tell you what the issues are and help you increase the salability of your home. Don't just sit around and wait for the perfect buyer.  Do what it takes to get your home sold.  Make the needed enhancements to create mass appeal that will generate offers.

In this market, buyers are hard to come by. Make sure you aren’t turning any buyers off and loosing a potential sale. Prepare your home for a quick and profitable sale, invest in hiring a Home Stager/Property Stylist today!

We work with Occupied and Vacant Home Sellers to get your house sold quickly and profitably! Offering a wide array of Home Staging services in the Anderson, Greater Greenville, and Spartanburg areas of South Carolina, Fresh Eye Designs, LLC is Greenville's Upscale Home Staging and ReStyles Company. Give us a call at 864.351.8305, to see how we can assist you with getting your home sold. At Fresh Eye Designs LLC, Staged Equals Sold!