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Staging your home proves successful

by Tom Stachler,ABR,CDPE - Group One Realty Team

Home sales are on the rise and it takes a sellers edge to make their home standout in the competitive market. As real estate agents we are well aware that staging a property can enhance the appeal and get the seller a top-dollar offer.

According to the Real Estate Staging Association, homes that are professionally staged result in a higher sale price compared to non-staged properties. They also spend about 73 percent less time on the market. These numbers can make for a compelling argument for your client against the cost of hiring a professional staging company.

Most buyers are pre-screening homes by viewing pictures online before they actually take the next step to see it in person. The first impression they have of the home is how it is photographed. If the pictures are not appealing, they will continue their search and disregard the home before even taking a step inside. When a home is professionally staged, it helps distract the buyer from the flaws and draw attention to the best features.

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June Ann Arbor Area Realty Statistics

by Group One Realty Team - Real Estate One

Statistics can give us a decent picture of what happened in the real estate market. They can also act as a guide in what to expect in today’s market.

While June 2007 residential sales are down about 10% over June of last year, there is strong activity in the summer market. 364 residentila properties were sold in June this year, compared to 404 in June 2006.  Reflecting an increase of 5% in the number of units sold in June 2006, 93 condos were sold in June of this  year.

Current market conditions have created a great time to buy.  The average residential sale price in Washtenaw County was $267,571 in June.  buyers have a rare opportunity to obtain maximum value for their investment dollar.  Inventory is plentiful, interest rates are stable and sellers are ready to move.  The following statistics were provided by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. 

June 2007

June Report

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