Is the home being professionally staged?

A well staged home adds value to the seller’s asking price.

Do you notice that every piece of furniture seems to fit in perfectly, the living space clutter free, soothing background music once you enter, smell of fresh baked cookies for open house visitors, and everything meticulously arranged like a hotel more than a home?

Chances are that the seller’s belongings have been placed into storage and replaced with staging furniture. Staging helps the seller get a higher selling price in addition to attracting more bids from interested buyers.

As a buyer, you have to be aware of the overall positive responses you get from the staging, and not get overwhelmed while remaining focused on finding the right home that fits you. Do the bedrooms fit all your families furniture and things. Does the laundry room offer enough room and functionality?  Do the rooms get enough natural light? Does the home have enough closets and cabinets for storage space? Are the rooms renovated with enough electrical outlets to handle today’s smartphone charging, computer and television usage? Avoid overpaying for a well staged home because that’s how staging benefits the seller.

A benefit for the buyer, is seeing how the home can be transformed into many possibilities with the right furniture placements.