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    “Stagents” Help Clients Stage a Sale

    When a home is put on the market, the property must make a transition from “home place” to “show place.” In other words, the home becomes a stage, not for the current owner, but for the prospective owner, a place where potential buyers can picture themselves living their lives and dreaming their dreams.

    To make sure a home is properly staged some real estate agents are adding “stagent” to their business card. “Stagent is a term coined to indicate that an agent can advise a homeowner on how best to stage their home. Preparing a property in this manner means an agent can speak knowledgeably about home renovations and design principles such as furniture arranging, accessorizing and lighting.

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    Why You Need a Real Estate Agent No Matter What

    Quite often people will rebel against the concept of hiring a real estate agent when they put their house own the market as they think they can save money going solo. Unfortunately, this is usually a false hope, and the reality is that paying 7-8 percent commission works out to be more profitable in the end.

    There has been a lot of research that shows that properties sold by agents have gone for more than those sold by the owner. The experience, skill, and contacts of the real estate agent mean that they are able to get a better price than you can for your house.

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