How to
generate $30,000 more for your home
CHRIS GILMOUR chrisgilmour.com.au
At All Properties Group agent Chris Gilmour offers every seller this service Totally Free of Charge. Chris has a team of interior designers who will inspect the home, look at layout, colour, tones & sizing to make sure the correct furniture for the home is selected.
Why
we stage homes for free.
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“Staging a property will instantly generate a higher sale price guaranteed.� - Chris Gilmour, Agent
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ow staging a home sounds hard right - wrong! We do it all. Even if you are living in the home while you are on the market we can still utilise your furniture and complement it with ours, again all free of charge. Buyers want the look, they want flashy. No matter the suburb or price range we all like the nicer things in life and that’s no different when selling a home. Staging or Partial staging your home will increase the sale price in some cases we have increased it by up to $50,000, it’s hard to believe but when emotion takes over when that heart buyer walks into your home they will pay top dollar to get it. Staging also has other benefits Your home will sell faster and will generate more buyers therefore more competition between the buyers to
secure your home which means a Higher Selling Price for you. I personally staged my own home when I sold it in Drewvale, I sold my property in 3 days and for $30,000 more than I thought and 100% it was due to staging it, hence why I offer this service to every single seller of ours. No Cost, No Fee’s No Catches - Free. Why many ask would I do this and it’s simple Reason being our job is to sell the home for the maximum price, staging allows this. Our homes sell faster and that’s what our clients want. We work on referral business so if you have a great experience when selling with Chris Gilmour you will let your neighbours, family & friends know that you had a great experience, also the next time you sell 95% of the time you will come back and use us again that’s why we do it for repeat business.
6
easy steps to remember when selling...
1.
Minimalism
The number one rule of staging a house for sale is to use a minimalist approach. Clear out everything unnecessary from bedrooms, bathroom shelves, bookcases and cupboards. Clutter is distracting and makes spaces feel smaller, by decluttering you invite buyers to view a functional space, rather than mess. Minimalism isn’t unique to junk, clear out any furniture which makes space feel small or disrupts the flow of the house. When it comes to selling a home, less is more.
2.
Lighting Lighting is more important than it seems, in fact it’s one of the most important elements in a home. Lighting can impact mood, performance and even mental health.
When staging your house for sale, ensure that you have plenty of natural light as it makes the space feel inviting instead of dark or sterile. If natural lighting isn’t an option, ensure all light fixtures are turned on and utilise lamps.
3.
Exterior
The outside of the home is just as important as the interior. By creating great street appeal, you will ensure potential buyers fall in love with the home before they even step foot in the front door. Think about freshening up the garden or painting the front fence to enhance the street appeal of your property.
4.
Neutral Colours
When staging a house for sale, it’s not the time to flaunt bold colours. Play it safe and choose neutral colours that will appeal to all buyers. By painting a house shades like white, grey or beige, you ensure the property appeals to a wider audience. If a house has bold statement walls, it may reduce a buyer’s interest, as it becomes another thing to add to their to-do list.
5.
Cleanliness Often people focus on other projects when selling a property and overlook something as simple as a thorough clean. At an inspection, nothing is more off putting than seeing a dirty sink or floor. Ensure you get out the vacuum, mop and scrubbing brush or hire a professional cleaner to rejuvenate your home and entice buyers
6.
Depersonalisation The point of staging a house for sale is to encourage buyers to imagine themselves living in the home, creating an immediate emotional connection with the property. This is difficult to achieve when the house is still filled with personal items from the current owners.
Questions
that sellers ask.
What if I’m still living in the home? Easy we will still do a Partial Stage - Meaning we will incorporate our furniture, artwork and accessories in amongst your furniture. Simple.
Can we use and sit on the furniture if we are still living in the home? Of course you can, you can go about normal living in your home while on the market.
How long does the furniture stay for? Normally 6 weeks because 90% of our properties are sold within the first 4 weeks, however we can leave the furniture in for longer at no extra costs.
Is there any fee for staging our home or hidden costs? No - Nil - Nothing - Zilch!!!
Is the furniture insured? Yes