Are you ready to sell your home? If so, you may have been told by friends, family or a real estate agent that it’s best to have your home staged before showing it to potential Centennial real estate buyers. However, many sellers are skeptical about staging their homes, which is completely understandable. But, before you reject the idea of staging, it’s important to learn the benefits that come along with it.

But first, what is staging?
Staging a home involves bringing in a professional much like an interior decorator. This professional will walk through your home and make recommendations on how to present it to potential buyers, whether that means eliminating clutter and rearranging furniture or borrowing new furniture pieces to create a more desirable look. The key difference between a stager and an interior decorator is the stager is not designing a home for your specific tastes, but rather for the general group of potential buyers.

Staging distracts from imperfections.
The NAEBA, or National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents, revealed that 82% of homebuyers are distracted by staged homes and tend to overlook minor imperfections as a result. Although staging should not be used to conceal any serious issues such as structural damage, it can be used to make rooms appear larger or distract from a poor paint color choice. See the full staging report by the NAEBA here.

Stands out above the competition.
Homes that are professionally staged look luxurious, warm and inviting as opposed to homes that are not staged which can seem cold and empty to buyers. Imagine scrolling through a real estate listing website and flipping through pictures of dozens of homes. What would catch your eye more? An image of an empty living room or a photo of a beautifully staged living room with comfortable sofas, bright colors and tasteful décor? The majority of buyers would probably choose the latter. This means that staging a home on the Centennial real estate market could give you the competitive edge that you need to attract more potential buyers.
 
Shows buyers the home’s true potential.
Many buyers may struggle to visualize what a home on the Centennial real estate market will look like once it is fully furnished, however staging your home helps these buyers see the home’s true potential. Buyers will be able to see how different furniture pieces fit into the room and what kind of atmosphere the home has when it’s full. It may help to stage spare bedrooms as nurseries or rooms designed for children to attract families that are looking to buy on the Centennial real estate market. With staging, you can take your home and turn it into the right buyer’s dream home. This is a powerful tool to have, especially when dealing with the competitive Centennial real estate market.

Now that you’re ready to list your home for sale on the Centennial real estate market, it’s time to connect with a real estate agent who can guide you through the process. Contact us at 720-220-2059 to talk to the experienced agents at Colorado Home Sales.