 The National Association of Realtors conducted a survey of active agents to research the benefits and disadvantages of staging a home. Here is a look at four statistics taken from this survey that suggest that staging your home is a good idea. 1. Staging Your Home Increases the Selling Price The results of the survey show that 48% of the respondents found that home staging increases the sale price by a value of 1–20%. The agents determined their answers by comparing the selling prices of staged homes with those of similar homes that did not undergo this type of preparation. Buyers' agents also suggested that a sale was more likely if the staging decor matched the homebuyers' preferences. 2. Viewing a Staged Home Online Increases a Buyer's Willingness to Visit According to 77% of the survey's respondents, staged homes helped buyers imagine moving into them. Potential buyers are also more likely to complete a walkthrough with an agent if the home is staged. 3. Home Staging Decreases a Property's Time on the Market The study found that buyers are more likely to view and buy a home when it has been staged for its online listing. Moreover, buyers are quicker to set up an appointment when the home has been staged according to their personal preferences for colors and styles of furniture and accessories. 4. Staging Your Home May Simplify Moving When a homeowner takes on the task of staging a room, the first chore is to get rid of the clutter. Doing so also makes it easier to pack up once the home sells. Most real estate agents do not ask sellers to stage every room of a home. Instead, they suggest that homeowners tackle the living room, kitchen, and master bedroom. However, sellers can stage more rooms if they believe it will lead to a quicker sale. If sellers choose to do more, survey respondents suggested staging the dining room, primary bathroom, and yard. If you want to sell your home and are considering home staging, you should start by decluttering each room to prepare for the process. If you'd like more help with staging your home to sell, please contact me today. As an experienced real estate agent, I know what buyers are looking for in a home. I can also help you with home staging advice or connect you with a professional home stager.
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 After making a winning home offer, most buyers will want a home inspection before closing the deal. A third party examining your home for potential problems can be nerve-wracking—especially since the sale of your home depends on the outcome. If you’re anxious about the home inspection process, here are some things to know:
It Helps to Understand the Process Home inspections can take up to three hours to complete. You have the ability to set up the appointment with the homebuyer and inspector at a time that fits your schedule. View the inspection as a presentation of your home. Take time to ensure your house is clean, decluttered, and well cared for. You don’t—and shouldn’t—need to be a part of the inspection process. Transparency Is Key It’s unlikely that a well-qualified inspector will miss something that’s not working or damaged. And if a seller is hiding one thing, there’s a risk that they are hiding more. The best approach is to be upfront about any concerns at the time of selling the home. Provide any insight or paperwork you have about the age of the major systems of the house (roof, HVAC, water heater, etc.). Everything Should Work, Even the Lightbulbs Home inspectors need to be able to tell the prospective buyer the home’s condition. If they can see that something is working properly, they don’t have to investigate it. In other words, make sure everything is in working condition. Change nonworking lightbulbs, and check that all electrical outlets are functional. Resolve Issues Before the Home Inspection Fixing problems will reduce the risk of a holdup with the contract and sale. If there is a missing handrail, replace it. Scrape off old, chipped paint and paint over it so there isn’t the need for a lead test. Fixing or replacing nonworking appliances helps avoid questions of why they aren’t working and whether there’s a larger underlying issue. Make Areas Accessible There shouldn’t be any area that’s inaccessible, such as a closet, attic door, or rooftop. You’ll also want to be sure they can access electrical panels both inside and outside the home. Make it as easy as possible for the inspector to determine the home’s condition. The goal of a home inspection is to give buyers peace of mind about their home purchase. Being prepared will help the process go smoothly. For more information about what to expect during a home inspection, please contact me.  Avant - Realty NewsJanuary 2021
(650) 796-5565 | marybethrojas.com | [email protected] These New Year’s Resolution Tips Will Keep You On Track Image: satapatms / Adobestock We all make New Year’s resolutions, but most of us fail to stick to them. Our motivation and self-control is always much higher in the run-up to December 31 than it is two weeks into January. But to follow through with resolutions requires months or even years of willpower. Here are some strategies to help you stay committed: Take Small Steps Your resolution might be something big, such as losing weight, learning a language, or getting a promotion at work. Don’t get disheartened if you haven’t achieved it in the first few weeks of the year; you’ve got to take it step by step. Be proud of yourself for a week of healthy eating, a few hours spent studying Spanish, or a completed deadline in the office. Let the World Know The best way to motivate yourself and stick to your resolutions is by telling people. They will hold you accountable to the goals you set and provide a support system. Tell your family, message your friends, or publish it on Facebook. By letting people know about your resolutions, you’re putting an extra incentive in place for yourself. Put It In Your Schedule Write down regular checkups in your planner to assess your progress. Set alerts on a digital calendar every week to remind yourself of your resolutions so that it is harder to pretend they don’t exist. For bigger resolutions, check in with yourself every three months to see how you’ve progressed. Join a Community Being surrounded by a community of like-minded people makes it easier to keep working on your resolutions, so look for relevant groups in your area or online. Join a book club if you want to read more, connect with a running group if you want to improve your fitness, or subscribe to a civic newsletter if you want to be more politically active. Remind Yourself Why Your reason for investing in your health or saving money is important, so remind yourself of this every time you feel like giving up. Make placeholder goals for larger resolutions and celebrate your progress when you reach them—this will also help keep you on track. If you want to run a 10K by the end of the year, set a goal to run 2K by the end of February, 5K by the end of June, and so on. Keep on top of your goals with these self-regulation tips for a happy and productive year ahead. |
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Burlingame, CA 94010
Telephone (650)796-5565
www.marybethrojas.com
www.avantproperties.us
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