Years ago, homesellers didn’t have to worry about how their home was presented to a buyer. It was common to see an unkempt kitchen, worn furniture, and messes around the home. Staging a home to attract homebuyers wasn’t heard of. In today’s competitive market for Tustin real estate-homes for sale, the real estate community has caught on to the fact staging a home before it advertised can increase it’s marketability. A home buyer tends to pay more for a home that presents itself well.
It’s important as a homebuyer to look past the staging and determine if a home is suitable for you. Let’s examine the 7 strategies to know if certain Tustin real estate-homes for sale is right for you:
1) Will It Accommodate All Your Furnishings? – If you’re viewing a home and appreciate the spaciousness of the floor plan, you may want to take a second glance. Homes that are staged use select pieces of furniture to enhance the spaciousness of a room. As you view a home, imagine how roomy a home will appear with your own furniture. For example, picture the homes master bedroom with your own king-sized bed, dressers, and nightstands.
2) Where Are The Everyday Products? – A properly designed laundry or utility room will have adequate storage space for detergent, softener, laundry baskets, and a place to iron clothes. Instead, a staged home may only display a wicker basket full of towels. Check to be sure their laundry room can fit all your products and accessories.
3) Where is The Focus Of A Room? – Pay attention to what catches your attention in a room. Are your eyes being purposely drawn away from a flaw in the house such as a dark dingy hallway?
4) How Big Are The Closets And Cabinets? – With a perfectly clean and clutter free home, you might not notice a missing hall closet, linen closet, storage space, attic, or basement. Be sure to gauge whether there’s enough storage room for your things.
5) Does The Decor Match The Home Style? – If you’re desiring a particular style of home, be sure the decor matches the exterior styling. Homes can be staged to imitate a certain style, yet the true style of the home will be something different. Stagers can even dress up a plain 1960′s tract home to appear like an Arts and Crafts bungalow.
6) Check For Adequate Electrical Outlets – When buying a home, inspect the seller’s lighting to make sure it’s connected and turns on. Staged homes can make an older home appear to have adequate electrical outlets when in fact there’s an insufficient number of outlets. Check to see if all kitchen and large appliances have a close electrical outlet.
7) Do You Get That Home Sweet Home Feel? – As you inspect Tustin real estate-homes for sale, don’t let the aroma of potpourri smells and the relaxing sound of music playing in the background distract you from honestly evaluating a home.
While staging isn’t a bad service, it’s important to not let the decor and ambiance distract you from paying more than what a home is really worth.
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