What is a virtual home tour

What is the difference between a virtual home tour and a regular one? While most seller will provide you with pictures of the property, they are only showing you the physical structure of their home. A virtual home tour allows you to get more detail with pictures taken at angles and locations that you normally would not be able to see.

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A virtual home tour will allow you to tour a property in a way that is similar to a home walk-through. You can see the area surrounding the property, including views, neighboring homes, community amenities. The virtual home tour allows you to visualize how the property or home would look if it was yours. There is no easier way to find your dream home!

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Why use a virtual tour

By now, everyone has heard of them so you may be wondering what is the benefit to using a virtual tour. Reason number one that is used most often is the ability to look around on your own, at your own pace. Advantage number two is the opportunity to see a home that may not be available for a viewing right away or would take an inconvenient amount of time to get to see it. In addition to those main reasons, virtual tours have proven effective as a marketing tool and have increased traffic to some listings. Also, they have been known to show homes that are priced well below market value.

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How to sell better virtually?

Introducing, Home Staging. Staging your home can help to sell better virtually. Staging is the art of making a home look it’s very best and this is done before it goes on the market. This is not your average spruce up, it’s a professional touch that can make all the difference when it comes to selling your property.

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Here are some tips to staging your home:

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Remove Clutter – Clutter makes a room look smaller and cluttered spaces make people feel chaotic, so get rid of any unnecessary items.

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Remove all books from shelves, throw away knick-knacks, and tuck away toys in drawers and closets. You want to create a space where buyers can see themselves living, so eliminate items that take the focus away from that vision.

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Makeover – The way you style your rooms is up to you but consider removing extra furniture or accessories and replacing them with pieces that buyers would see in their own homes. For example, if you have an entertainment center, try draping a throw over it as opposed to leaving it bare, as this will give the illusion of a cosy family room.

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The more effort you put into making your house stand out from others on the market, the better chance you’ll have at attracting a buyer who’s looking for it.

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Importance of home staging

Homes with staged interiors sell faster and for more money. Whereas traditional real estate advertisements feature a house without any furniture, staging shows off a home in the best possible light by filling it with appealing furniture, art and decor that reflects your unique style.

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Staging is not decoration — it’s about creating rooms that are both beautiful and functional. A well-staged room is inviting to buyers but will also reflect what you love about your home.

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The goal of home staging is to help buyers visualize themselves living in a particular house, which can make it easier for them to imagine making an offer. Even if you’re planning to move within a year or two, your house will likely appreciate in value over time, so you can enjoy the extra space while also benefiting financially as its value rises.

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How staging your home can help

Let’s start with photos. According to the National Association of Realtors, 95% of buyers look at online photos before ever visiting the property. That means we need attention-getting photos to grab the buyer’s attention online. From furniture arrangement to curb appeal, a certified home stager can influence the way a home presents online so that it appeals to the most buyers. Put bluntly, staged homes photograph better, and better photographs mean you attract more potential buyers.

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Next, we have to win buyers’ hearts as soon as they walk in the door. Buyers often decide within 15 seconds of walking into a home whether it’s for them. Some don’t even get out of the car because the home lacks curb appeal. Home staging helps make the most of that first impression.

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First Impression Matters

You’re probably wondering, “How does home staging help sell my house fast?” Well, first impressions are vital for buying and selling residential properties. If your home doesn’t leave a good first impression on a potential buyer, the buyer may not be willing to pay the listing price. Home staging helps you prepare your home for sale so it looks attractive for the asking price. Although it can be time-consuming (given the amount of work that goes into it), it can help you leave a lasting impression in the minds of interested buyers.

 

Remember:
FIRST IMPRESSION MATTERS