Today’s market is super-competitive, this much is for sure. For Sale By Owner sellers need to do everything they can to move their homes off the market as quickly as possible. This may explain why “staging” has become such a hot trend when selling in this real estate market. Unlike some trends that are more trouble than they’re worth, this is one trend that can really pay off! Here are 12 reasons why you should consider staging your home:

1. Turbo Boost Sales Time
   Experts all agree and studies show staged homes sell quicker than non-staged homes. Sometimes 30-50% faster in most areas. This is more important then most people realize because the longer a home is on the market….the greater chance for a price reduction. Most buyers and their agents believe that, if a home has been on the market for some time, there must be something wrong with it or that the seller will be anxious to sell and will take much less than the asking price.

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According to a recent survey, 82 percent of real estate agents polled said that buyers unimpressed with the exterior of a home will not even want to look inside. The survey also found that 90 percent of those interviewed said a sale depended on the first impressions of the front entry and 91 percent said the exterior of the home is as important as what is inside the home. So how can you improve your home’s curb appeal to sell better? Here are 5 ways to do just that.

Increase Curb Appeal To Sell Your Home

1. Yard and Landscaping- Potted plants and a few decorative (classy, not trashy) items will add character to your home’s exterior. Colorful flowerbeds with fresh mulch and neatly pruned landscaping will also give a very positive first impression. Grass that is embedded with weeds will not be appealing to potential homebuyers so take the time to pull the weeds and spread weed control over your lawn.

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