Cottage Staging
Cottage staging means different things to different home owners. Sometimes, the word cottage is used to describe a tiny main house. For the purposes of this article, I will use the more common application of the terminology, which describes a secondary structure on the premises used for rental purposes or as a dedicated guest house. Multiple structure properties have incredible value to some home buyers, so as a seller, you must do everything possible to enhance the secondary structure and show just how useful it can be for day to day life and building increased home equity.
Cottage Staging OptionsCottages can be used for a variety of purposes. Some of the best ways to stage a cottage include: * Use by the primary resident as a separate
home office. Cottage Staging InformationStaging a cottage should be completed prior to listing the main property for sale. Do not allow the clutter from the main house to spill over into the cottage, since this will have a detrimental effect on your entire staging design. Instead, give the cottage a distinct and recognizable purpose and use it as an asset when selling the property. Do not allow your accumulated junk to build up inside the secondary structure and make it a liability! Remember that many buyers are actively looking for properties with more than one house of the premises. Whatever their particular needs are, having a cottage puts you at a distinct advantage when compared to other single structure properties.Cottage Staging AdviceI actually lived in a rented cottage (also called a back house) for many years, as a young man. This living arrangement worked out great for me, since it was so nice and quiet and the privacy was almost as good as owning my own home. Having lived in an apartment for years prior to this, I was ready for a change. I remember how well the owner of the property must have made out, since he had converted the main home into 2 separate units, which he rented and also had the income from the cottage. This made the property an ideal investment!If you are lucky enough to own a home with a cottage, make sure to spend extra time and effort making it a real highlight which will appeal to buyers of all types. Have your real estate agent mention in your listing the many potential uses for the secondary structure, so as to create interest in prospective buyers looking for a particular type of property. Cottage Staging to Home Staging |
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