In the past, homebuyers would see a seller's home pretty much as they lived day to day - with a messy kitchen, well used furniture, and clutter throughout the house. Sprucing up a home to appeal to a homebuyer was a foreign concept at the time. Today the real estate industry has learned that by making over or "staging" a home before it hits the market, buyers will be dazzled into paying a lot more for a home.
Fixing up a home to draw a homebuyer wasn't practiced much in the old days. Today's cutthroat real estate market has forced the industry to think of creative ways to get a homebuyer to offer more on a property. If you're trying to purchase a home, make sure you aren't distracted with the dazzling presentation of the home. Let's discuss the 7 tips to help you choose the best home:
1) Is There Room For All Your Furnishings? - Homes that are staged tend to display small select pieces of furniture designed to increase the spaciousness of a room. If your first impression of a home is it's roomy appearance, take a second hard look. Imagine what your furniture will look like in that home. Can your master bedroom king sized bed, dressers, and nightstands fit in their master bedroom?
2) Are Essential Daily Items Missing? - Utility or laundry rooms normally have areas for detergent, softener, laundry baskets, and an ironing board. You may see only a wicker basket of decorated towels in a staged house. Be sure each room has space to accommodate your daily sundries and mini-appliances.
3) How Is The Room's Layout? - When you walk into a room, study what features captivate your gaze. Perhaps there could be a reason your focus is directed to that part of the room such as to avoid noticing a cold and uninviting hallway.
4) How Big Are The Closets And Cabinets? - With a perfectly clean and clutter free home, you might not notice a missing hall closet, linen closet, storage space, attic, or basement. Be sure to gauge whether there's enough storage room for your things.
5) Does The Decor Match The Home Style? - If you're desiring a particular style of home, be sure the decor matches the exterior styling. Homes can be staged to imitate a certain style, yet the true style of the home will be something different. Stagers can even dress up a plain 1960's tract home to appear like an Arts and Crafts bungalow.
6) Check For Adequate Electrical Outlets - When buying a home, inspect the seller's lighting to make sure it's connected and turns on. Staged homes can make an older home appear to have adequate electrical outlets when in fact there's an insufficient number of outlets. Check to see if all kitchen and large appliances have a close electrical outlet.
7) Do You Get That Home Sweet Home Feel? - As you inspect a home, don't let the aroma of potpourri smells and the relaxing sound of music playing in the background distract you from honestly evaluating a home.
While staging a home isn't meant to deceive a homebuyer, don't let the dreamy atmosphere sway you into paying more for a home. In fact, staging may help you pick up some great ideas to decorate your own home.
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