Staged Homes sell faster

As excerpted from the StagedHomes.com BLOG this is to other stagers......

A Letter to You from 2011-2012 IAHSP President Jeanne Westmoreland, ASP®, ASPM®, IAHSP®Staging a Home to Sell Faster and for More Money


Home sellers and REALTORS® have two priorities: sell the property fast and for as much money as possible. Market-sensitive pricing and a well-executed marketing plan to get the most attention in the marketplace are of course crucial. Equally important is to make sure a property makes a first great impression. These days, with more than 80% going online to begin their home search, it’s imperative that the first impression not only is made when visiting a home but as important through pictures in web listing.



Statistics gathered by Stagedhomes.com shows that 94.6% of homes Staged by an Accredited Staging Professional® sell within 33 days, compared to an average of 196 days for homes that are not Staged. Homes Staged by Accredited Staging Professionals® stay on the market 83% less time than a home that has not been staged.

Mixed signals for the Main Line Real Estate Market

This is quoted from an article distributed by the Suburban West Relator Association---


Looking back at 2010, the local real estate market showed both good and bad. The following is a snap shot of this past year's local sales and home values (available from TREND) compared both to 2009 local figures and to national statistics reported by the National Association of REALTORS.



• In 2010, sales lagged in each of the three counties from 2009 figures. Chester County sales were off 5.7%, Delaware County was off 11.6% and Montgomery County was off 7.6%. Nationally, home sales in 2010 were down 9.5% from 2009.


• In 2010, home values grew or held relatively steady in the three counties compared to 2009. Chester County values rose 7.3%, Montgomery County values also increased by 4%. Only Delaware County saw a dip in values, 2%. Nationally, the median price remained the same.


Additionally, TREND has released its 4th Quarter Economic and Market Watch Report which goes into more detail about how the county markets are faring. Also in this current report, NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun assesses the factors that will bear watching in 2011 for the market to continue to recover. From employment to consumer confidence to demand, Yun addresses the major factors that will have the biggest impact on 2011 sales. Currently, Yun is projecting an 8% increase in sales nationally. But, he cautions that these numbers will be updated monthly depending on how the economy plays out.

Indoor stair climb to benefit Lung Cancer research

So you think you can scamper up the stairs quickly.  Here is the indoor challange for you

You get to see how fast you can climb the 50 flights of stairs up the Logan Square building.  See you at the top.

Just Sold - 2422 Poplar Road

This house was a gem.  The owner of the last 48 years had just upgraded and cleaned the entire home.  All my client had to do was move in his possessions.  As a thank you for him I created some just moved cards using Shutterfly.  It was very straightforward. 

Kudos and snaps to the Wayne Public Works Department!!!!!

It was observed by local residents

I talked to 2 friends today, one with kids in T/E schools and one with kids in Lower Merion.  Both school districts were closed today, yet Radnor's schools were open.  Both friends remarked how Radnor streets are always cleared quickest and best.  I just ran by Bravo to grab dinner for the family and downtown Wayne was bustling with folks waiting to dine at our local eateries - all parking spaces were cleared and available.  It made me think that while there is certainly lots that can be done better in our township, I'm really grateful for our diligent Public Works Department and I hope we are able to maintain this level of service and keep our township moving.