http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/2013/03/sellingrealestate/ From Single to Married, or From Married to Single Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:57:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/2013/03/sellingrealestate/#comment-288 Sarah | ManagingYouAcademy Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:54:43 +0000 http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/?p=286#comment-288 As a European here in the US, the concept is staging is very odd to us. We presume that buyers are able to use their imagination but I've certainly noticed that it's the 'done thing' over here. I totally agree that for the pictures staging is essential. If they don't like the pictures they won't even come through the door. Maybe in my next life I'll do this for a job, it sounds like fun. As a European here in the US, the concept is staging is very odd to us. We presume that buyers are able to use their imagination but I’ve certainly noticed that it’s the ‘done thing’ over here. I totally agree that for the pictures staging is essential. If they don’t like the pictures they won’t even come through the door. Maybe in my next life I’ll do this for a job, it sounds like fun.

]]> http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/2013/03/sellingrealestate/#comment-287 Amanda Daley Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:21:55 +0000 http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/?p=286#comment-287 I totally agree with staging. Even in our little rental property we have noticed that it gets rented a lot easier if they view it with current tenants furniture inside, whereas if it is already empty when they view they perceive it to be a lot smaller. I totally agree with staging. Even in our little rental property we have noticed that it gets rented a lot easier if they view it with current tenants furniture inside, whereas if it is already empty when they view they perceive it to be a lot smaller.

]]> http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/2013/03/sellingrealestate/#comment-286 Megan Flatt Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:13:46 +0000 http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/?p=286#comment-286 I totally agree that staging worked. We bought our house because it was so nicely staged! In fact, I took pictures of it at the open house, and then arranged our furniture the same way. I even purchases a few pieces of furniture like what the stager had used! Now, I need to declutter like we were going to sell.... I totally agree that staging worked. We bought our house because it was so nicely staged! In fact, I took pictures of it at the open house, and then arranged our furniture the same way. I even purchases a few pieces of furniture like what the stager had used! Now, I need to declutter like we were going to sell….

]]> http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/2013/03/sellingrealestate/#comment-285 Pam Pearson Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:44:10 +0000 http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/?p=286#comment-285 So true! Hiring a professional is worth it. I hired a home stager before I put my place on the market. I had an offer within days! It certainly didn't feel like "home" to me because it was more neutral but it was more appealing to the buyers. Great advice and I love the pictures! So true! Hiring a professional is worth it. I hired a home stager before I put my place on the market. I had an offer within days! It certainly didn’t feel like “home” to me because it was more neutral but it was more appealing to the buyers. Great advice and I love the pictures!

]]> http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/2013/03/sellingrealestate/#comment-284 Cathy Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:13:57 +0000 http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/?p=286#comment-284 A realtor told my client that she should spend $25,000 to update her house...and that she would get it all back. He said the people buying houses now can afford to pay more for a house, but would not afford the time to do it. He was right and she sold her house for her asking price. I am in the midwest, do you see this to be true across the country? ~Cathy A realtor told my client that she should spend $25,000 to update her house…and that she would get it all back. He said the people buying houses now can afford to pay more for a house, but would not afford the time to do it. He was right and she sold her house for her asking price. I am in the midwest, do you see this to be true across the country? ~Cathy

]]> http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/2013/03/sellingrealestate/#comment-283 Christie Halmick Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:09:54 +0000 http://nextchapterblog.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/?p=286#comment-283 Great tips from Teresa, Sabra! I can imagine staging being a very fun job, decluttering not so much so. Great tips from Teresa, Sabra! I can imagine staging being a very fun job, decluttering not so much so.

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