I am pleased to announce that we are currently staging a unit in Charleston Square at the corner of Banyan and Gulf Shore Blvd. North.  This home is listed by Rebecca Burnett-Grubb of John R. Wood Realtors.  She wisely recommended staging to her sellers because the unit was vacant.  Without furniture it just was not appealing enough to get a buyer to fall in love with it.  I will post before and after photos as soon as the project is completed. Rebecca can be reached at (239)447-2748. 

    With 84% of buyers shopping for homes online these days, the most important curb appeal your home can have is on the internet highway.  Many buyers start their search online before they call a Realtor. As a seller, you need to present the best possible image of your home online to get buyers interested.  Your listing should include as many top quality photos of your home as possible.  We recommend using a professional photographer whenever possible or at least a high quality digital camera with a wide-angle lens. 

Timing:  All preparations should be taken before a single buyer sees your house.  You will have the most interest and activity when the house is first listed.  All real estate agents that see your house will form an impression that is hard to change if you wait until it doesn't sell to fix it up.