article thumbnail

2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

When it comes to home staging, there are two homeowner camps: those who think it’s a waste of money and don’t want to pay more to make their home more attractive to buyers and those who realize the worth and are willing to make the investment needed. Overall, in 2024, cutting corners on staging is a risk that sellers cannot afford to take.

Realtors 418
article thumbnail

The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

As we come out of the holidays, we’re cleaning up, throwing out tired-looking decorations and looking for a place for presents in the closets or cabinets. Investing in relationships Ruhlin argues that gifts should be seen as investments in relationships rather than mere expenses. of the merchandise purchased being returned.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

13 Tips for Home Wildfire Protection

Will Springer Realtor

4 Invest in Rain Barrels An extra source of water can’t hurt. If a fire threat is imminent, remove furniture and decorations from decks and porches, including welcome mats. #6 10 Use Rocks Instead of Mulch Next to the House Lay a six-inch swath of decorative rocks closest to the home and then use mulch from there.

article thumbnail

5 Ways to Take Better Real Estate Photos

McKissock

According to a survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® , homebuyers rated photos as the feature they use most when searching for a home online. Invest in a high-quality camera. What your client can do is invest in any point-and-shoot digital camera. Stage the home.

article thumbnail

Modern House Flipping Software: 8 Innovative Tools You Need

Listing Spark

House flipping isn’t just an opportunity for big real estate companies or home improvement television channels—it’s becoming a reliable source of income for Americans running a solo business or small real estate investment venture. While house flips represented just 5.7% of US home sales in 2017, that number grew to 8.4%

Tools 36
article thumbnail

Home Staging Tips

Listing Spark

Add in accent pieces that are inexpensive Crisp white curtains can add a lot to a room and brighten it up with a nice looking rod Add towels, toiletries, soaps and decorative bottles along with a new shower curtain and mats to spruce up the bathroom. Even though this is an added expense, the return on your investment can be well worth it.

article thumbnail

50 Essential Home Staging Statistics for 2022

Raleigh Realty

NAR) 39 of buyers’ agents claimed staging positively impacts the home value if it is decorated to a buyer’s taste. Wondering if staging your home is worth the investment? NAR) The average staging investment of 1.3 IAHSP) The average staging investment of 1.3 over-list return on investment. resulted in a 7.1

Sellers 68