What's the Best Way to Show Your Richmond Home?

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Hello, and welcome back to the blog! The Richmond market continues to heat up, so we feel it's a good time to offer some advice to sellers. We often get asked whether it's best to sell a vacant property or one that is still occupied. Today, we answer that question and more, so you can get the best results when selling your home this spring! 

We ALWAYS recommend that you sell your home with an occupied appearance. Often, buyers feel they have leverage with you as a seller if your home has a vacant appearance. We think this is due, in large part, to the number of distressed sales we've had over the past 4-5 years. When someone goes into a vacant home, they automatically associate it with a distressed sale. It then has a psychological impact on the offer you end up getting. 

Every time we list someone's home, we pay for a staging consultation. While we understand it's not always an option, we highly recommend taking advantage of a professional stager if you have the option. On average, homes sell for between 6-8% more money when they are staged. 

It's clear: buyers prefer homes that have an occupied appearance!

If you have any questions about staging, or if you would like real estate assistance of any kind, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to help you have a smooth and successful real estate experience!  

What's the Secret to a Successful Richmond Home Sale?

Selling your Richmond area home? Get a free home value report  

Buying a Richmond area home? Click here for full MLS access. 

It doesn't feel like spring is anywhere near, as we continue to have unseasonably cold weather here in Richmond. However, it will be here before you know it, so I thought I would take the time today to share some tips on how to add value to your home once the spring selling season arrives.

1. Appliances: Updating your appliances is the number one way to add value to your home. Kitchens and bathrooms sell homes - making sure they look nice will go a long way toward getting you top dollar. 
2. Painting: Adding a fresh layer of neutral-colored paint to your walls will make a huge difference when showing your home.
3. Staging: Homes that are professionally staged sell for 3%-6% more money on a national level. Here at the Richmond Realty Team, we pay to have a staging consultation done for all of our clients. It's a very effective way to draw buyers to your home, and we strongly encourage it. 
4. Depersonalize: Sometimes it's hard for buyers to imagine themselves living in your home. We recommend taking personal pictures and items off the walls and surfaces.

If you have any questions about how you can add value to your home, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to help you out!