For many sellers considering home staging, their competition in that price range includes new construction – and that can be really tough competition depending on the market.
There are a number of advantages to new construction.
· The house is fresh and modern.
· It has the newest and latest appliances, counters, paint and fixtures.
· The wiring is new. The heating and air condition systems are new. The plumbing is new.
And the biggest advantage of new construction is that it is move-in ready without any remodeling required. Many buyers have very busy lives and do not want to face major projects, kitchen upgrades or extensive painting. It is enough to unpack their boxes, arrange their furniture and settle into the new home and neighborhood.
If any updating is required, then a buyer willing to consider that house will expect a deep discount in the selling price to make up for the “sweat” and hassle required to turn that house into their new home.
In a tough, competitive real estate market, sellers and their realtors have to become creative and proactive in preparing their house for sale. They need to seriously consider restyling and updating their house with new paint, carpeting and maybe even kitchen upgrades.
Check out today’s pictures for a dramatic example of the before and after pictures of a living room for home restyling and updating project. This house sold rather quickly and for a premium price.
I will use tomorrow’s blog post to discuss restyling and updating a kitchen with before and after pictures as well.
Dwell in possibilities!
Cindy
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