As a Stager, dealing with the client that wants it all done yesterday is all too common. Proper preparation before listing and marketing seems to be an afterthought to so many sellers. Granted there are always those cases where it has to get done and done fast but most times sellers tend to put off the inevitable.
Many times I come in when the house is not selling and they want to know why and without the blessing of an REA. Around here the MLS is full of photos of unprepped properties and they are not all foreclosures and short sells.
On a recent consultation, I showed up to find the painter already in place and the client wanting color recommendations now! Call me crazy but I like to sample before committing, mistakes cost money and end up doing more harm than good.
How long has that floor been warped? How long has the dirt line up the staircase wall been around? When was the last time weeds were pulled and landscape trimmed?
As a seller, preparation should be your top priority. Agents be honest with prospective clients. If neither is possible a Stager can accomplish this for both of you and in an effective and low cost way.
Everyone knows price is not the only consideration to most buyers, if it were....there would be no inventory ...around here anyway.
As a seller, the minute you decide you are going to list your home, start looking around. How do you stack up!
If you are overwhelmed, bring in a Professional Stager. Let someone help you before it's too late. AccentPositives offers effective and economical consultations on sight and online. We serve the Inland Empire area of Southern California.
I agree totally, Ana. It's always an emergency. Often they don't call us in until 3 days before a property is going on the market. Hopefully that will improve with education and time...
So nice to see you again at the Summer Meet Up Ana! Cute photo and great post. Educate, educate to better the situation for all!
"Preparation should be your top priority"....I agree wholeheartedly! Staging set up day comes AFTER the prep work is finished. Listen to your stager or REA, get the home prepped, then have the stagers make it look wonderful!
Hi Beth, it's always a challenge, that's what makes this job interesting!
Hi Cathy, thanks and it was great meeting you and Beth in person finally!
Hi Peg, thanks for stopping in :)