Two weeks ago, we were hired by new (to us) real estate investors to stage this adorable Altadena cottage. After extensive updates and remodeling, including a new kitchen, bathroom and bamboo floors we added some staging magic to help show this home at its full potential. From the front, this home looks quite small, but once you step in the front door, you’re greeted by a spacious living room and dining area which adjoins the completely remodeled (and relocated) kitchen.
Home buyers in the Los Angeles real estate market want a house that is move in ready. Home buyers don’t want an allowance to repair the roof, replace the carpet or repaint. Allowances are for teenagers. They want a well priced home, in a decent location, that they can move right in to without spending another dime.
There are many theories why some houses sell while other houses don’t, but in my opinion, it all boils down to a simple relationship between price and condition: if the price to condition ratio is off, then your home won’t appear like a good value to potential home buyers and your home won’t sell. A home staging consultation by an experienced Los Angeles home stager will give you a clear understanding of what condition issues need to be addressed before putting your home on the market.
Here’s some important facts to help sell your Los Angeles home.
This weekend I went to a real estate conference (RainCamp) at Loyola Marymount University and I learned the following:
* 87% home buyers are using Internet to search for homes
* 94% of 24-44 year olds are using Internet in their home buying process
* 37% of home buyers found their home on the Internet
