Lesson 15.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "546 - Having an Open House.mp3".
Audio name on your CD: "546 - Having an Open House.mp3".
Questions about context?
What is this couple doing outside their home? Why?
What's the signing sheet for?
What is the stager doing while these guys are outside?
What is “Home Staging” and How Does it Help Sell My House?
by Lori Matzke
“Home staging” is not a new term, but for many homeowners and real estate agents the concept of “professional home staging” is shedding new light on how to promote a home in the real estate marketplace. In past years, homeowners were left to their own discretion as far as preparing for home showings. Though they could occasionally rely on an agent for instructions, more often than not real estate agents were just as perplexed at working out the details as the homeowner.
While agents are experts in the field of selling and closing, many are not design savvy. Agents usually know exactly what factors can help sell a home. It’s just not always easy to get a home into selling condition in a timely manner without some sort of experienced assistance.
Professional home stagers are practiced in the art of preparing a home for resale. They work with the “flow” of a home, eliminate clutter, edit and arrange furniture, and even assist in enhancing curb-appeal. With the aid of a professional home stager, your house can make a notable first impression on potential homebuyers.
Definition found at realestateabc.com.
Vocabulary.
Square Footage. 1 square foot = 0.09290304 m2
De-clutter. to simplify or get rid of mess, disorder, complications, etc.
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
