Sellers–make your buyers wish they could stay for dinner!

Set the stage for buyers

Every Tuesday morning in Andover and North Andover the realtors  tour the homes which are new to the market.  This week upon entering the dining room in one of these homes, I said to myself, “gee, I’d like to stay for dinner.”   The home was in excellent condition, neat, clean and nicely decorated.  The dining room table was set beautifully–as if the homeowners were welcoming guests to an elegant autumn dinner party.  Of course we all knew there was no party scheduled….the room had been “staged” for showings.  It was staged to show potential buyers just how beautiful and comfortable the dining room is and to encourage potential buyers to linger and to imagine themselves welcoming their own friends and family to  a special dinner party.  Staging works!  It sells homes. It sells them quickly and it sells them for the highest price the market will bear.  Sellers, show your buyers the special features of your home—whether its a fabulous dining room, a cozy  fireplace or wonderful family room.  Help your buyers picture themselves enjoying their new home–not stripping wallpaper, scrubbing floors or polishing windows. For more tips on how to get the best price for your Andover or North Andover home contact me at REMAX Partners in downtown Andover and see what homes have sold in your neighborhood.