Let's Shine in 2009!
With all of the doom and gloom in the news with regard to the real estate market, we could all use a breath of fresh air. The start of the new year is the perfect time to shake things up, do things differently and begin to see our efforts bring a different result.
Home Staging Not Only for the Wealthy
This month's newsletter is dedicated to dispelling the myth that home staging is expensive and only affordable for the select few. The cost of home staging will always be directly related to the condition of the listing.
As a home stager, I have been trained in cost efficient and creative ways to work within any budget to get the home staging plan accomplished. Often times, occupied homes can be staged or re-designed for little or no cash outlay by the homeowner.
>> See Amie's Inexpensive Home Staging Tips <<
Read below what several homeowners and Realtors have said on this subject about working with Amie on their listings:
"My home was on the market for several months and I was not getting any offers. The subdivision was still building new homes and the buyers were coming in and buying the new homes. My house was only a year old. Amie did a wonderful job staging my home and in no time I got a contract and sold my house. I liked the fact that I did not have to buy anything. Amie used the things I already had in my house and made it picture perfect. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is trying to sell their home."
M. McGee, Homeowner
Lafayette, LA
"Amie has the verbal and staging skills to facilitate a smooth, comfortable way for clients to make the necessary changes to their homes to make them more presentable. Amie does not encourage people to spend money unnecessarily, but to first work with what they have."
Penny McGehee, Realtor
Van Eaton & Romero
Lafayette, LA
"I hired Amie to review my home and met with her several times. I am very impressed with her knowledge and ideas. I also appreciated her commitment to spending as little of my money as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone preparing to sell a home."
Marjorie R., Homeowner
Lafayette, LA
"I highly recommend the use of Amie and her knowledge to all who want to sell their house. After she worked her wonders, the responses were overwhelming. She economically transformed my single mans domain into a show piece, and I could not have done it without her. Amie can come decorate any house I will ever own. She was a total joy to work with." (UPDATE: Because of Amie's hard work, my house sold the first month it was on the market.
Stan Bugara, CEO
Subsea Solutions
Here are some of the cost-savings benefits to hiring a trained, professional home stager:
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Statistics show the listing will sell for 3 to 10% more and 2 to 3 times
faster
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Enhanced client presentations
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Maximized earning potential
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Enhanced professional image for the Realtor
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Marketing budget and time spent marketing will decrease
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Provide exceptional value – added service for your clients
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Post excellent photos that encourage showings
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Ensure the highest possible return for your sellers’ investment
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Maintain client relationships – no longer be the bad guy about
what is needed in a listing
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Higher earnings!
If homes are not staged it can cost much more than the actual dollars and cents of staging. Here's how:
- A prospective buyer will drive by and not want to go inside because the home lacks curb appeal;
- A prospective buyer will not see more than the first room of the home because it feels dark, cluttered and not large enough;
- A prospective buyer will see the home as dated and brand it a fixer upper to justify making a low offer;
- A prospective buyer will not make an offer at all; The homeowner will then make the first price reduction.
How much does Home Staging cost?
The cost for the initial one hour home staging consultation is $75.00. This amount is waived if the homeowner decides to implement Amie's home staging plan. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Let's be a breath of fresh air and shine in 2009!
CLICK HERE to learn more about how hiring Amie to stage your listings can save you money...and time too!
