As we head into the spring market, things certainly haven't slowed down much! Realtors and homebuyers are all hopeful that with spring will come the "spring rush" and we will see an influx of new listings coming active to help with the ultra-competitive market we are currently in.
For us stagers, the "spring market" is normally our busiest time of year! As people start to make plans to list their homes, we see an increase in the number of staging consultations we do each week. A staging consultation with one of our stagers can ensure your listing will stand out and attract as many prospective buyers as possible.
With the market as competitive as it is, having great listing photos that look professionally staged can help you out too! How you ask? By attracting AS MANY prospective buyers as possible within the first 24 - 48 hours on the market so that you can make sure you have the BEST offers on the table for your clients to select from.
Be the HERO in your client's eyes! If you can bring the best possible offer to them and put MORE money in their pocket, clients will REFER you to everyone they know, which will ultimately put MORE money in your pocket!
So, together, let’s count down the top 5 benefits to you (as the realtor) that come from offering your clients a home staging consultation…
Reason 5: Saves Your Time & Prevents You Headaches
Don't be the BAD GUY, be the HERO! Let our professionally trained stager guide your client through the "hard parts" of getting their home ready to list.
We will take care of the tough conversations; decluttering a space, ROI-worthy repairs that really should be done, cleaning, and furniture/artwork placement so the home looks amazing in the professional photos and for showings.
Oftentimes these are tough conversations that have to be had, and those are conversations our certified staff are ready to kindly have with your clients. This allows you to remain the hero in their eyes and keep your relationship on solid ground throughout the whole real estate transaction.
Reason 4: Preserves Your Full Commission
As a realtor you are investing a certain amount of time and money into each listing you take on. Don't let that investment go to waste with a home that sits on the market! You have one chance to make an impression. When your listing goes live make sure it looks its best from day one on the market.
Offering home staging consultations to your clients allows you to bring VALUE to them. This added value can be a great objection-handler when it comes to the clients trying to haggle over the commission they want to pay.
Reason 3: Guarantees You Great Listing Photos
A home staging consultation ensures your brand is the same every time. Our stagers will make sure your listing looks amazing in your professional photos when it hits the MLS. The majority of home buyers start their search online and having a home that looks great in photos can drive traffic to your listing.
This leads to more in-person showings which hopefully sets up a multiple offer situation for your client. Additionally, these professional photos become part of YOUR portfolio as the agent! When you have a great portfolio to show prospective clients, it can really be a game-changer that sets you apart from the crowd.
Reason 2: Elevates Your Reputation for Success
In 2020, our clients saw an average increase of $14,000 OVER list price when they used our professional home staging services. Our average days on market across the four-state region was 8. With statistics like these, we can help you create a reputation of success as a realtor within our community.
Reason 1: Brings You New Clients Regularly
Let's work together to keep YOUR pipeline full in 2021! Offering professional staging consultations to your clients is going to give you a portfolio/brand that stands out. It allows you to spend the time and energy you would have otherwise spent counseling your clients on getting their home ready doing, instead on lead generation and bringing in NEW clients.
Offering home staging consultations to your clients ADDS VALUE to your service which can help preserve your commission. Lastly, with our statistics, teaming up with a professional staging company makes you MORE successful and allows you to look like a HERO and gather referrals from clients that absolutely love you and the service you provided.
A home staging consultation can be a low-cost investment that can have long-term profitability for you, the realtor! With a strong brand image, a competitive success rate, and clients singing your praises to all of their friends, the investment in staging makes sense now more than ever.
Wondering how you can offer your clients a staging consultation? Reach out to us today!
Cheers,
Shari