Monday, December 12, 2016

An Albuquerque Home Stager's Perspective - Seller Psychology

psy·chol·o·gy
sīˈkäləjē/
noun
  1. the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
    synonyms:study of the mind, science of the mind
    "a degree in psychology"
    • the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group.
      plural noun: psychologies
      "the psychology of Americans in the 1920s"
      synonyms:mindsetmind, mental processes, thought processes, way of thinking, cast of mind,mentalitypersonapsyche, (mental) attitude(s), makeupcharacter;
      informalwhat makes someone tick
      "the psychology of the motorist"
    • the mental and emotional factors governing a situation or activity.
      "the psychology of interpersonal relationships"

  2. I'm fascinated by the Sellers I encounter in Albuquerque as I perform my daily home staging consultations for owner occupied properties and prepare home staging proposals for vacant homes on the market in Albuquerque.

I think the funniest thing I encounter are stubborn Sellers.  I offer a tip, a suggestion, something to consider before they list the home for sale and they are adamant in their refusal to participate in the execution of said tip or suggestion.

Example;  

Me:  "Ms. Seller, I'd like you to consider painting the blue and white sponge painted ceiling in one of your bedrooms back to a flat white ceiling."  

Ms. Seller: "Absolutely not, I'm not painting.  I told my Realtor I'm not painting too!"

Me: "Ok, well, it's just a can of paint, it won't take too long, and I think it could make a big difference, but it's up to you."

In other cases, I will provide a Seller with a home staging proposal to stage their vacant home on the market in Albuquerque, and they want to critique my furniture and design and color selections - me - the professional they want to hire to help their Realtor get the house sold...... 

Example:

Mrs. Seller:  "I don't think that gray sofa with blue and green decor pillows matches my beige walls and carpet."

Me: "Hmmm, really?  I've used this color combination before and had huge success."

Result:  House sold in less than 30 days on the market with my color selections.

These examples are humorous but also to send a message - if you hire a professional home stager (like me) to help you get your Albuquerque house sold more quickly and for more money than if it were not professionally staged,
 that I know what I'm doing, that I won't ask you to do anything outlandish, expensive or unreasonable.  
I have experience with hundreds of Home Staging projects in Albuquerque over the past several years and dozens of positive customer testimonials.  I also have excellent results in days on market of those said staged homes.  


Everything I am asking of you is only to help you sell your home faster and for more money.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Under Contract in Under 60 Days After Staging - Home Staging Photos - 4 Hills Country Club, Albuquerque, NM

#HomeStagingWorks!
 1045 Santa Ana Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM  87123 was vacant on the market for 6 months.
Under Contract in Under 60 Days After Home Staging by Melinda Potcher, MAPConsultants@houzz.com, 505-280-2304, MelindaPotcher@Gmail.com

 Listed by Hector Pimental, Re/Max Advantage
Photos by FotoVan.com

You don't have to have a lot of "stuff" to stage a home - even a grand, expansive home like this one
 strategically placed items with pops of color work
Giving a house a feeling of "home" works
Setting the stage in rooms to show folks how they could live in the spaces works
 Creating warmth, scale and a sense of space works.
If you need Home Staging that works, give me a call.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

4 Offers 1st day on market, under contract in 5 days! Taylor Ranch Cutie - Home Staging Photos 6708 Campfire NW, ABQ, NM 87120

 This gem is listed by Deanna & Eric Dopslaf, Keller Williams Riverside, DiscoverABQLiving.com
Deanna@teamredtruck.com
(505) 307-1129


 Photos by Tyesphotography.com

 Furniture provided by CORT Furniture Rental, Albuquerque
(505) 345-3411
 Home Staging by Melinda Potcher, MAPConsultants.houzz.com
MelindaPotcher@Gmail.com
(505) 280-2304
















SOLD in less than 30 Days AFTER Staging!! Glenwood Hills South Expansive Home Staging Photos 12804 Hugh Graham NE, ABQ, NM 87111




Listed by Charlotte Trone, Keller Williams, "The House Angel"

Photos by Matthew Neal, On Q Productions






Furniture Provided by CORT Furniture Rental, ABQ
Christi Zimmerman
505-345-3411






Home Staging by Melinda Potcher,
MAPConsultants.houzz.com
MelindaPotcher@Gmail.com
(505) 280-2304







This home is in the foothills of Albuquerque, off Comanche and Tramway






It has great Mountain views from the front of the Sandia Mountains




And Albuquerque City Views from the expansive back yard.










Call Charlotte for your showing today, this house won't last long.
Charlotte's number is; 505-350-0099
Charlotte's email is; Charlotte@thehouseangel.com