Part 5: Staging and Promoting Vacant Properties

Promoting vacant properties by setting the most optimal, visual scene possible … as quickly as possible … is critical.

The objective of staging is to eliminate as many excuses and distractions that buyers might have when viewing a property. The result we are looking for is positive feedback … and a sale! The lesson for agents and sellers is the sooner staging takes place, the better AND the more visibility the property gets by promoting it in a variety of ways, even better!

Part 3: How Much or Little Do I Stage?

A well-planned strategy for selling vacant properties is imperative in all markets—sluggish or hot.  Creating an inviting environment may not always require fully furnishing every room in the home, but it does require a keen assessment as to the best way to get prospective buyers to emotionally connect with the property and to envision themselves living there.

The Complete and Juicy Story on Staging Empty Properties: Part 1 of 5

Stagers often hear comments from real estate agents and sellers alike that a vacant property shows better empty.  However in today’s real estate environment with the staggering amount of inventory for the precious few buyers out there looking to consider, it’s become more important than ever that homes male a great first impression.

How to Get More Repeat and Referral Staging Business

I believe building relationships with real estate agents is a dynamic means of increasing a Stager’s client base and visibility in the marketplace.  It is a win-win situation because realtors can use and promote staging services and stagers can help realtors get more listings and sell them faster—thereby helping each other’s businesses grow.

Secrets from Experts on How to Stage Vacant Properties

Empty houses make it difficult for buyers to imagine how the space would look furnished, not to mention being unable to envision themselves living, relaxing and entertaining there. Homebuilders have known for years how buyers emotionally connect to model homes that have been beautifully furnished and accessorized justifying the statistics that furnished listings sell faster than vacant listings.