BEFORE & AFTER
Placing the right-sized and styled furniture in an empty space transforms it, making it feel larger and more inviting. By adding scale and purpose, it helps buyers imagine how they can use the space and what it would be like to live there. Whether it's virtually staged or done in person, the impact is the same. Use the slider to compare the before and after images of this room, and see how staging can turn an empty space into a home.
First impressions are made within seconds of entering your home. Like dressing well for a job interview, staging highlights your home's best features and makes a lasting impression
Professional staging is the highest level of service providing a curated and managed process With total control Of the finished look. AS a real estate practice obsessed by design and presentation, we believe that most sellers Will benefit by improving the marketability of their homes by thoughtful staging and accessorizing, A person's impression is set within the first few seconds of walking in. It is an experience that we can help to curate.
Hiring a staging pro to come in and furnish your home with rented neutral furniture, other décor, and painting can be a significant investment. Simple staging (furniture rentals, accessories, styling, painting, and cleaning) on a vacant home Will cost a minimum of about SIO,OOO and up for a one-bedroom apartment, and considerably more for a larger luxury apartment or townhouse. Staging is an expense that sellers should budget for and Corcoran's RealVitaIizeTM program can help facilitate that if you want to sell, but money is tight.
Of course, there are many things that can be done short of full-blown staging. We can advise on less extensive tweaks which you can follow through on using your existing furniture, and some updated accessories to lower costs. A fresh coat of paint always work wonders. For many Sellers a combination Of DIY and a couple Of hired pros can get the job done. We can help you to learn where to best target your efforts.
There is no replacement for solid preparation. Staging is to selling your home, what being well dressed is to a job interview. You want to let people imagine what their lives might look for themselves in your home. Staging showcases your home's best features and makes your home look better in photos; which is often What spurs a buyer to visit for the very first time. Your first win Will be your buyer•s attention in the online marketplace.
First impressions count and there is ample evidence suggesting that staging a home Will make it sell faster and at a higher price—but that comes with a price tag. Is it really worth it?
Absolutely! Here are some pro-tips about how to prepare your home for sale. Less is more—simplify and declutter. Now is the moment when a little labor before the listing photos are taken, Will pay dividends when you sell. We can help with a complementary staging walk-through where we'll bring a fresh eye to your home, and advise about what to do. What should stay or go; and how to make your home brighter and more appealing. We offer personalized guidance about how to best spend your time and money on the things that matter most to obtaining maximum value for your property.
Corcoran's RealVitalize covers upfront costs for improvements and professional staging, with repayment at closing—no hidden fees, markups, or surprises.
RealVitalize™ is a great option that is available to Peter's exclusive listing clients who want to maximize their sale price, but don't want to pay the upfront costs of staging and home preparation. RealVitalize™ pays for the services, and is repaid at the closing table at the time of sale, without hidden fees, charges, or markups. The results are remarkable—most homes using the RealVitalize program sell at or above list price*. RealVitalize™ lets you make the needed improvements and repairs to prep your home for sale. Use it to refresh the tilework in the bath, or update the kitchen, or anything else in home improvement. We'd love to tell you more about the program details based upon your particular needs.
1 Included 2Seller paid. *Based on program data from Aug 2019 - Jan 2021.
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