We’ve been featured! A recent article published by Fresh Chalk, a site designed to help you find local “trusted home improvement, health, and beauty professionals” listed Seattle Staged to Sell as one of the top 10 pros you need to sell your home in Seattle. The list includes the most used and highest rated companies that Seattle residents have entrusted in preparing a home for market.
For several years, Seattle was one of the many major cities with soaring home prices. More recently, Seattle has been known for home prices that stood still. Present day, an article by The Seattle Times states that a recent dip in Seattle home prices is leading a nationwide slow-down. So what does this mean for homeowners looking to sell? We’ve gathered some must know facts about the market changes as well as a few tips for selling your home in a cooler market.
The Seattle real estate market has been hot for some time now, as is true in many cities around the United States. With this in mind, many homeowners believe a house will sell itself with little to no preparation. This is not the case. In fact many homes not properly prepared for selling sit without offers, even in the hottest markets. A home owner in this exact situation shared his experience and how staging his home improved the sale.
There is ample reason for the common catchphrase that’s associated with great real estate. Location not only determines current property values, but it also determines how attractive the property is for selling in the future. On top of all that, being in a prime spot is key to keeping travelers coming to your rental. If you’re scouting for an investment property to convert to a rental and need financing, a conventional mortgage could be your best bet as these tend to be cheaper, though an FHA loan could be a better option if this is your first time buying an investment property. Just be sure to shop around for the best interest rates and terms, starting with your current mortgage company. And keep in mind that you still have fees and closing costs to consider when weighing your options.
Moving can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Regardless of when and where you’re going to move, you’ll have to declutter your entire home, get rid of items which you no longer use and properly pack the ones which you will be bringing with you. Not to mention the time and effort you have to spend when you’re looking for a moving company for you and your family. Undeniably, moving is tough but it can always be done – and knowing the most common moving mistakes can help you accomplish this task easier and faster.
Selling a home is a stressful and often hectic experience for anyone. When you’re busy parents, however, it adds a whole new layer of complexity into the process. You’re already balancing your daily responsibilities, between driving to and from work or school to soccer practices and extracurricular activities. You’re squeezing in some time for a shower and your favorite television show before heading to bed and starting all over again the next day.
Need help organizing your home before you put on the market? Selling your home is a stressful time for everyone; there are so many jobs on the to-do list it is hard to keep track of it all. If you are overwhelmed or don’t know where to start, relax. Our organization & decluttering services can take the pressure off of you and make sure your home looks its best when it goes on the market.
Earlier in the year, we had the pleasure of staging this gorgeous Magnolia new build. For this stage, we wanted to keep things light and neutral to emphasize the freshness of the new build. We staged the home in the transitional style for a soft look. However, we married the transitional design with some modern touches to go well with the contemporary architecture.
This week’s staging spotlight is about this compact yet charming condo near Aurora. In our recent posts, we’ve been showing you a lot of high-end homes. This is because many of our projects so far in 2018 have been on the larger scale. However, as a boutique staging company, we make sure to put the same energy and effort into our custom designs for every project no matter the size. For this Aurora studio condo, we used the unique features of the home to inspire our design.
Buying a home is one of the most exciting and stressful milestones in life. It’s hard work, especially for first-time buyers. It can create pressure on your relationship as a couple, but it’s important to remember that you are doing it for your future. Learn how to navigate the housing market ahead of time and be prepared to cope with the stress to help ease this experience.