Atlanta Georgia Home Staging : How to Avoid Leaving the Buyer Guessing

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How to Avoid Leaving the Buyer Guessing

Tips from Atlanta Home Stager, Kathy Nielsen.

 

It's happened to me. Has it happened to you? You enter a home and you have absolutely no clue as to what the purpose of the room is?  Unfortunately, it happens too often, especially if the home is vacant. 

Tomorrow I'll be home staging a home in Grant Park in Atlanta, Georgia that had this exact dilemma. I arrived, entered the home and just stood in middle of the room scratching my head (okay, not really "scratching my head" but, you get the point).  I was told it was the living room.  It sure didn't look like a living room. However, I can assure you that after tomorrow you'll know exactly what room it is. Stay tuned for the pictures of this home staging project as I'll be posting them as soon as I get back.

In the meantime, here are tips on "how to avoid leaving the buyer guessing."

  • Give the room a purpose by understanding the demographics of the buyer    Let's say the room in question is on the main floor. It may make sense to turn that room into an office if in fact the buyer is young or of middle age. This age bracket has a tendency to work from home and would make for a perfect solution for this room.

 

  • Take into consideration the location of the room in question - For example, if the room is located on the upper level, just outside of the kids rooms, then consider creating a "play room" for the kids.  If it's a room over the garage (attached to the house), then consider making that room an office. 

 

  • Think like a buyer - Having lived in your home, you're well aware of what the room is (or was) used for. However, understand that the buyer isn't in the same position and hasn't a clue. Start at the front door and use the "buyers-eye."

Remember - leaving the buyer guessing is never a good idea. With proper planning, using the above home staging tips, you'll be on your way to setting definition to that confusing room and eliminate the guessing game.

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7 comments • Kathy Nielsen Atlanta Georgia Home Stager • March 09 2010 08:01AM

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Great tips, Kathy. I especially like Tip #3:  A Seller knows how they used the room, but a Buyer might not have the foggiest idea - can't wait to see you pix!

Posted by Connie Tebyani, Platinum Home Staging Los Angeles and Ventura County (Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro) 4 months ago

Great Points Kathy. I agree, Buyers want to fall in love with the house, not play a guessing game.

Can't wait to see the pictures :.)

Leslie

Posted by Asheville Stagers- Leslie Godbold "We View so You can Sell!" (Asheville Stagers - The Real Estate Home Staging School) 4 months ago

Kathy....good tips and how the seller "used" it may not be what will impress buyers.  Looking forward to the pictures!!

Posted by Kathy Burke (Sensational Home Staging) 4 months ago

Kathy, as always great post...and I have run into rooms that I just stood there and wondered "what is this, exactly"

Posted by MARY LOU TEAGUE HOME STYLE AND STAGING KNOXVILLE, TN (HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC ) 4 months ago

Hi Kathy,  I'm also looking forward to seeing your photos!  One questions I think most buyers want answered is "where to I put the t.v."?  Although we usually avoid using faux t.v.s unless the client requests it, we do make it clear where the t.v. would go by using consoles and artwork the approximate size a t.v. to give the idea.

Posted by Diana Young (Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties) 4 months ago

Kathy!  Great information! It can be hard when a house is empty to get a sense of what the room can be used for.  Thanks!  Have a nice night.

Posted by Olga Diaz Potter, Managing Broker, CRS, ASP, ePRO (COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON) 4 months ago

Excellent tips for sellers Kathy!  Looking forward to the photos.

Posted by Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) 4 months ago

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