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:

     mindset, mind, mental processes, thought processes, way of thinking, cast of mind,mentality, persona, psyche, (mental) attitude(s), makeup, character; 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.  

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