hen times are good in In the show each week Ann
the Housing Market, Maurice, The House Doctor, visits
properties sell like the a hard to sell property and
proverbial hot cakes. But when carries out the essential changes
the market stalls or prices begin that make it more saleable.
to dip many sellers find their
properties ‘Stuck': Estate A company that has set up to
Agents report little or no offer homeowners, who can't sell
interest and when offers do come their properties, a similar
in they are invariably service is The Property Coach run
unacceptably low. by Brian Cotsen.
What can homeowners do? The "Buyers are buying a dream" says
agents can arrange more viewings, Brian. "They're busy people, who
but if those potential purchasers want to walk in (to a property)
don't see what they want, they'll make a decision and walk out. If
be looking to see the next they can't see beyond the owners
property on the list - or making personal taste the home owner
a derisory offer. It is this could lose a sale."
climate that has seen the rise of Brian not only offers his
the ‘professional property services to homeowners, not lucky
presenter' or ‘Home Stager'. enough to get a TV makeover, but
he runs a website full of ideas
These services are riding on the and advice that can help anyone
back of the successful channel 5 to get more from their home
series 'House Doctor' presented whether they are buying, selling
by Californian Real Estate Agent or just living in it.
and Interior Designer Ann
Maurice. "Sometimes it can be a bit of a
shock to be told what buyers
think when they view your home, over a property will soon let the
but would never dream of saying homeowner know if they've got
out loud" Brian is direct but work to do. Home Stagers prepare
friendly and isn't out to shock, a report with a list of tasks to
like so many TV shows aspire to be carried out and, if the
do. "I am on the home owners homeowner doesn't have the time,
side, however buyers don't need a or the inclination to carry out
second excuse to offer a lower the work, a property presenter
price" Brian explains. "They see can manage the whole process for
all the unfinished DIY or the them.
lack of storage and they notice
anything off-putting like smells, So does that property need a
mould, dirt and personal trainer? If it does,
out-of-date-fittings" time to call in a professional
Home Stager to give it a good
Employing a property presenter or workout.
‘Home Stager' to cast an eye
About the Author:
Brian Cotsen is The Property Coach. Offering advice and services to help you get more from your property and faster. Whether you are selling or just want to enjoy your home more take a look at the website http://www.property-coach.co.uk
The Property Coach is a UK company but runs Home Staging Directory that is available to any company in any country
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