As a Home Stager, I see first-hand how crucial those first few seconds of a viewing are, buyers decide within 30 seconds how they feel about your home. As a seller, you have a fleeting window to win them over, and that’s where the magic of home staging comes in!
Psychologists have long known that people make snap and emotional judgments. When it comes to buying a home, these judgments are even faster. Buyers walk through the door, consciously and subconsciously take in the scent, lighting, layout, instantly deciding if the space feels like their home.
Creating That “Wow” Moment Staging is about presenting your home in the best possible light, helping buyers to form an emotional connection. Clean lines, wall art, mirrors, lighting and strategically placed furniture can make rooms feel larger, brighter, and more welcoming.
What Home Staging Involves
• Constructively critiquing the existing space with a fresh professional eye, implementing changes to optimise light, space and functionality
• Choosing bespoke inventory to compliment each home’s style optimally, attributing a function to each space and presenting beautifully.
A recent client had their home on the market for over three months with little interest. After staging, they quickly received multiple offers, over asking, and the home sold quickly. The staging created a compelling proposition, viewers aspired to living there.
The Cost of Not Staging Some sellers hesitate to invest in staging, and not all selling agents will recommend it, as they are reluctant to add to clients cost to sell. But the reality is that an unstaged home will sit on the market longer and sell for less than their staged equivalent.
Final Thoughts First impressions are everything. Leave it to the professional to win buyers over within that all important 30 seconds – wowing them with kerbside appeal and entrance hall presentation and sustaining that wow factor throughout your home. Ensuring your home is the one that sells faster, and for more!
Sarah Evers Interiors has helped hundreds of property owners sell faster and for more, earning the title “Dublin’s Number 1 Home Stager” by Houzz for six consecutive years.
