The way we live in a home and the way we sell one? Two totally different ball games.
Staging a home is like dressing it up for a grand debut—it’s all about making it look irresistible to potential buyers. Think decluttering, rearranging, and a dash of design magic to show off the property’s best features. Staged homes? They don’t just sit around. They sell quicker and often for more cash than their unstaged competition.
Nancy Cortez, a top realtor with Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors with staging chops, swears by it. Her listings? They shine because “they’re designed and staged to sell.” According to Nancy, it’s not just about moving faster—it’s about moving up in price too. Here’s why hiring a Realtor who knows their way around staging is a game-changer for selling your home:
1. Get a Higher Selling Price
Who doesn’t want top dollar? Staging is key. Nancy will help you strip away the personal items (bye-bye, family photos and that beloved but battered armchair) to make the space feel fresh and inviting. The result? A home that looks worth every penny of the higher asking price.
2. Sell Faster
Sick of your home sitting on the market? Staging could be the missing ingredient. A well-staged home pops against the competition—even in hot markets like Florida. Nancy’s expertise can help your home not just stand out, but get sold. Quickly.
3. First Impressions Matter
It only takes a few seconds for a buyer to decide if they’re in love. Make sure your home’s making the right first impression. With expert staging, your house won’t just look like a place someone’s lived—it’ll look like their next dream home. Nancy’s got the current trends down and knows exactly how to make buyers go, “Wow!”
4. More Online Attention
Almost everyone shops for homes online. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 97% of buyers start their home search on the internet. This means your photos need to shine. A certified stager will know how to arrange the space, choose the right colors, and make sure your home looks stunning both in-person and online.
5. Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Most sellers give their home a quick clean and slap on a fresh coat of paint. But if you really want to outshine the competition, staging is your secret weapon. Nancy knows how to work with what you’ve got to make your home unforgettable. Buyers will leave your open house thinking about your property, not the dozen others they’ve toured.
6. Help Buyers Visualize the Space
You might think an empty house is better for showing off the space—but think again. Staging helps buyers picture their own furniture in the rooms. Whether it’s imagining how their king-sized bed will fit in the master or deciding if the dining room can handle that oversized dinner table, staging helps them see how the space can work for them.
7. Highlight Your Home’s Best Features
After living in a house for a while, it’s easy to miss its best (and worst) features. That’s where a pro stager like Nancy comes in. She’ll highlight the good stuff and downplay the less-than-perfect, ensuring your home puts its best foot forward.
8. Make the Most of Every Space
Have an extra room that’s just collecting dust? Nancy’s staging skills can help buyers see it as a home office, playroom, or even a chic wine bar. Nancy gets creative with spaces, helping buyers envision how each room can serve their needs, dreams and desires!