Recently our staging company was contacted by the listing agent to submit ideas to an out of state owner.  Why was their home not selling?  It had been on the market with no offers and was in a beautiful location.  When we visited we found:

When a home is vacant and has an awkward floor plan–its hard for buyers to visualize
  • unfinished maintenance projects
  • an awkward floor plan
  • laminate, tile and white walls, all that felt very cold when vacant

We gave the owner a prioritized list of repairs and updates needed.  Often when selling a home, the budget may not allow for everything to be put into perfect, tip top condition.  Evaluating which repairs should be done that will have a strong impact on home buyers is important. We look for improvements that give sellers a “big bang for their buck”.

We also gave the home seller a staging proposal that would give a purpose to each room, and show buyers how this home would be perfect for them.

Sub-contractors were hired and with a small investment many updating projects were completed.  The entire home was staged and the listing agent held a broker open house.  We loved seeing the reactions of agents who had seen the home before its transformation!  They were amazed at how minor improvements and staging had made this home marketable!

These agents were impressed  how well this listing would show to their buyers.  Within two days an offer was received and a backup offer received shortly after.

Cold tile, dated paneling gave buyers a bad impression
Curtains, rug and cute decor showed off this room beautifully!
Painted floor and built in desk gave buyers a poor impression
Once staged this space became an enviable bedroom!
The too narrow family room
Now looks like a perfect spot to relax!
Space with a wood stove in the middle and a walk through to bedrooms looked like wasted square footage
Showing buyers the potential of each room is key to obtaining a sale!
Living room with four door ways in it made visualizing furniture arrangement difficult
Once staged, furniture placement wasn’t an issue and buyers could focus on the home’s features

Homes that linger on the market are vulnerable to low ball offers and frequently agents and sellers feel the only remedy is a significant price reduction.  Before reducing the price on a unsellable home, contact a professional home stager.  We frequently recommend a combination of a few repairs, home staging and sometimes a small price reduction to turn the unsellable home into the home that receives attention.

This home that lingered for months, was no longer unsellable and resulted in a delighted home seller and agent when it sold in two days!

We love being part of the solution in getting homes sold in Salem Oregon and surrounding areas.  Our mission is to educate home sellers on the importance of preparing to sell and obtain great results!

Moving or improving? Creative Concepts and Contracting has the expertise to showcase your home’s full potential, stretch your budget, and maximize your time.  Contact us for more information on how to transform that unsellable home into SOLD at 503-881-0886.

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