Read Set Your Stage's Blog Follow Set Your Stage's RSS Feeds Follow Set Your Stage's RSS Comment Feeds Follow Jennifer Campbell on Pintrest Set Your Stage on Facebook Set Your Stage on Twitter Find Jennifer Campbell on LinkedIn Find Jennifer Campbell on Google+ Follow Set Your Stage's YouTube Channel

Renovate vs Sell

April 21, 2013 (posted by Jennifer Campbell, Home Staging Calgary)
Does this room look familiar?

Before: Calgary living room before home staging.

Are you getting spring fever? You know, that unsettled feeling about your home when you know it’s time for change. Sometimes it’s hard to decide whether to renovate and stay, or to sell and move. Regardless of your decision, there are pros and cons to consider for each option.
 
Renovate and Stay:
On the positive side, renovating may be a good investment depending on your situation. Plus, you can make your rooms look the way you want. You avoid the hassle and expense of moving and there’s little impact on your routines. On the other hand, renovations take time and come with mess, inconvenience and potential hidden costs. Even after renovation, you may not get what you really wanted because some things simply cannot be changed (i.e. lot size, property size, bylaw/zoning restrictions).
 
Sell and Move:
Selling can be easier in ways. The benefits include using your equity to upgrade to a newer home or better neighbourhood. And you can find a better fit for your current situation or lifestyle needs. On the down side, you may have an emotional attachment to your home that’s hard to let go. And packing up and preparing a home for sale is not all fun.
 
If you decide to sell, it’s important to prepare your property for potential buyers in ways that get the most return on investment:

  • Freshly painted walls – light neutral colours
  • Highlight space and storage – clear out your clutter
  • Furniture placement and staging touches

 

See the difference professional home staging makes?

After: This open concept space is perfect for entertaining or relaxing.

Whether you decide to renovate vs sell, consider the pros and cons. In both cases, it’s important to do it right. When it comes to selling, hiring a professional home stager can help you present your property at its best. For a free assessment by a professional home stager in Calgary, contact Jen.


Leave a Reply