Fredericksburg Realtor Offers Staging Advice

Tom Smith, Realtor with Century 21 AdVenture, Inc. lists Fredericksburg homes for sale in Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding area. In Tom’s experience, he has found that the most effective sellers are not only focused on selling their physical real estate. They are providing an experience when a prospective buyer enters their home.

It is through a collection of experiences, both tangible and intangible that help a buyer form their perception of a home. When Tom shows a home, the feel of the house should evoke strong positive emotions in a buyer. The combination of the look, the ambiance and the possibilities create the strongest emotional connections.

Tom compares the real estate value of a properly staged home to buying a piece of prime real estate space in a person’s mind. In that mind space, prospective buyers take just seconds to decide whether or not they can see possibilities of their future in your home. Tom cautions that it is nearly impossible for many buyers to imagine themselves living in your home if all they can see is your life.

Tom’s advice – keep it clean and neutral in every way! In order for buyers to imagine their furniture in your rooms, their family pictures on your walls and their life in your home, people have to be free to do so. Using minimal accessories, neutral paint tones consistent throughout, limited furniture, and eliminating personalization you will create the right first impression. The buyer should be able to get excited when picturing their belongings in your home.

Most importantly, keep it clean. Tom shares that nothing turns a buyer away quicker than an unclean house. If people can’t get past the dirt and clutter, there is no way they can picture themselves living in your home. Cleaning costs you no money but opens up endless possibilities in the prospective buyer’s imagination.             

A trusted and experienced realtor can provide you with specific staging tips for selling your home. If you need help with your Fredericksburg home for sale, contact Tom Smith today for more information by calling 540-735-2266, emailing tsmithc21@gmail.com or visiting his website at www.fredericksburgagent.com.

Tom Smith is a licensed Realtor in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is an agent of Century 21 AdVenture, Inc. of Fredericksburg, VA. Tom is the owner of Fredericksburg Homes and named a Top Producer of Century 21 AdVenture, Inc. Providing real estate services to Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties, Tom is the recipient of the 2009 Century 21 Quality Service Award. Please contact Tom Smith by calling 540-735-2266, emailing tsmithc21@gmail.com or visiting his website at www.fredericksburgagent.com. Century 21 Adventure, Inc. is independently owned and operated.