“I don’t want to spend any more money then I have to in order to sell my house…”

It may seem a little daunting to spend money up front to earn more but statistics show that even spending a mere $500 for staging services could net you thousands in return and speed of sale. The Bozeman and Gallatin County housing market; although very strong in the last few years, has seen more and more critical buyers with high expectations enter the market. Spending some money updating and preparing your property for sale, can be the best investment you’ve ever made!

“The Montana housing market is still good and my house doesn’t need to be staged to sell…”

You’re right. Every house will sell…it’s a matter of when and for how much. Even if your house sells quickly in a good market, it doesn’t mean it sold for the amount it would have sold for had it been professionally staged. Remember, professionally staged homes sell on a conservative average for 6%+ more*. With house prices in Gallatin County not rising and more and more inventory on the market, it may mean the difference between selling quickly and for a good price or being on the market for a long time. The longer you are on the market; the less likely you will receive your asking price.

“With the help or my Real Estate Agent I will just stage my own home ……”

It is hard for home sellers to successfully stage their own home. Why? Because our home can be like our child, we don’t always see all of their flaws. We’ve gotten used to the way it looks and in fact it is difficult emotionally to change it. If you can’t view something objectively then you are unable to market and package it effectively. Not to mention most home sellers don't "stage" homes everyday so the idea of staging their own home is overwhelming. A Realtor will know what buyers want and will probably be able to help translate that to what needs to be done; but they don’t have time to spend hours or sometimes days on all of their listings to stage a home professionally. Montana Home Staging can do that for you!

“I am sure a serious homebuyer can visualize the potential of my home…..”

Only a mere 10% of homebuyers actually have the imagination needed to look past the existing decor. This is why having a vacant home professionally staged is so important. Most buyers cannot visualize size and scale so furniture helps to give them a frame of reference. Montana Home Staging has solutions for homes that just a little perking up or modernizing or vacant properties that need major living areas furnished.

Still not convinced? Check out our "Staging Statistics" as well as our "Top Dollar Guide" for getting the most out of your home sale.