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Due to COVID-19, home sales have seen their biggest decrease since 2008. With the lack of in-person showings and tours, many buyers have been weary, which ultimately puts sellers at a disadvantage. The average time that a house spends on the market has now increased to 58 days.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/home/design/article/Staging-experts-offer-10-tips-to-sell-your-home-15389070.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=staging-experts-discuss-how-to-sell-your-house-fast-2713528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">In an article published on the Houston Chronicle</a>, house staging experts offered tips to help sell homes virtually during this difficult time. For example, many buyers are looking for a turn-key home — having the house staged allows the buyer to see themselves in the space. When you hire a home staging expert, they will assess what they need and what they recommend to make the property look like it is at its highest value. As the experts point out, a little bit of decor and a coat of paint can go a long way.&nbsp;“The National Association of Realtors does a study every year, and typically, a home will spend 60 to 80 percent less time on the market if it’s staged,” said Pratt Barndollar, who runs the <a href="https://www.showhomesfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=staging-experts-discuss-how-to-sell-your-house-fast-2713528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Showhomes</a> Houston staging company with his wife, Shelley.Some of the main elements that draw buyers in is clean lines, warmth, focal points, type of lighting, spaciousness and even scent. By incorporating some of these elements, buyers can generate more interest from potential buyers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/home/design/article/Staging-experts-offer-10-tips-to-sell-your-home-15389070.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=staging-experts-discuss-how-to-sell-your-house-fast-2713528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Read the full article here</a>.

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