Although a long way from Warren or Hunterdon County NJ, Sharon Tara is one of my favorite stagers. I did actually refer Sharon to relatives up her way who were having no luck with their home for sale. She worked her magic and the home sold!
While I cannot ask Sharon to come to Northwestern NJ to get your Hunterdon or Warren County along the Route 78 corridor ready for sale, I can at least give you some of her fabulous tips. She kindly made this available to reblog.
Following post is the work of
Sharon Tara Transformations, New Hampshire Stager
Seven Home Staging Steps That Will Sell Your New Hampshire Home
Home staging is preparing a house for sale. It is not decorating, it is marketing...strategic marketing. If you want to sell your New Hampshire home in the shortest time possible, a home staging consult, prior to listing, will give you all the information you need to guarantee that your product is ready for market.
Here are seven home staging steps that could mean the difference between SOLD and EXPIRED:
1. Update Light Fixtures
This is an area where a little money spent can make a huge difference and add tremendous perceived value to your house. You can add thousands of dollars of value by only spending a few hundred dollars.
2. Identify Red Flags
A red flag is something that gives potential buyers the impression that there is an existing problem, was a problem in the past, or could be a problem in the future. Common examples include water stains, storage or space issues, light switches to nowhere, protruding wiring, evidence of pets, and lack of light.
3. Pre-Pack Your Stuff
If you want buyers to consider making your house their new home, you need to remove all evidence of you and your family. The mistake most sellers make is either not removing enough or removing too much, leaving the house cold and vacant.
4. Define Space and Function
Only 10% of buyers can actually visualize a room any other way than how you show it to them. Don't expect potential buyers to try and figure out how to better arrange the furniture. It is very important, when preparing a house for sale, to clearly define the space and function of each room.
5. Maintenance Means Money
Your house is only worth what buyers are willing to pay for it. The more a buyer believes the house has been well maintained, the more valuable they perceive it to be. Buyers should be greeted with a spotless, move-in ready home, which gives the appearance of being well maintained and cared for.
6. Don't Underestimate The Bathroom
The most personal room in your house is the bathroom, and it is the last place buyers want to be reminded that you live there. Buyers know that other people are living in the house and obviously use the bathrooms, but emotionally, they don't want to think about it.
7. Transform With Paint
The biggest bang for your buck is using paint to improve your home's appearance. Paint will make a room cleaner, fresher, brighter, and more stylish. It gives buyers the impression that the house has been well maintained and cared for.
Paint can be used to help minimize negative features and to help showcase positive features. It can be used to create a flow throughout the house and to create a lasting positive impression.
Consult with a professional home stager prior to listing your home for the best results!
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Greenwich & Stewartsville NJ Data on Homes for Sale, June 2010 - Warren County Market Reports
The average sale price for homes in Greenwich & Stewartsville remains higher than in neighboring towns. Not surprising as the average asking price of homes is higher than for Phillipsburg, Pohatcong & Lopatcong. Buyers are willing to pay more - as long as they still see the value for a given price!
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Although this 3 bedroom Colonial home for sale dates back to the 1800s, the kitchen is completely 21st century with granite counters and stainless appliances. On Sunday, May 16, I have the honor of hosting an Open House at 462 Route 519. (Located in Greenwich NJ, it shares the 08886 zip code so will appear as Stewartsville on some websites and GPS systems.)
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