If you own a vacation rental property (or are looking to invest in one), you know that designing a short-term rental cottage that stands out from the competition is key to attracting renters and earning repeat business. With the growing popularity of short-term rentals and Airbnb properties, it's important to create a space that not only looks beautiful but is also functional and comfortable for guests.
In this article, we'll provide you with expert tips and insights on how to design a short-term rental cottage that will have guests raving and coming back year after year. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to update an existing space, this guide will provide you with the inspiration you need to create a truly exceptional vacation home.
Start with the Basics
Before you start decorating, make sure you have all the basics in place. This includes…
We understand that the home-selling journey can be challenging, and home staging can be a true ally in your selling strategy. Home staging helps provide a 5% increase in the dollar value offered by buyers - when done correctly.
Our professional and certified home stagers at Beyond The Stage Homes made a list of the Top 10 mistakes commonly made when preparing a property for sale.
The ability to visualize the space is a skill that not everyone has. Only about 10% of your prospective buyers can properly visualize a space beyond what they see in front of them. When selling a vacant home, you're missing out on 90% of the potential market! Vacant homes will often take much longer to sell than an adequately staged home (72% longer, according to RESA® 2014 survey). Not only does furnishing a home help buyers understand the optimal placement for their furniture, but it will also allow them to connect emotionally. It's not just about having furniture in a house to help buyers visualize it, but it's about merchandising the home and selling the experience of living there.
2022 started with a renewed spirit. It was indeed a year of new opportunities for Beyond The Stage Homes. Our top priority for 14 years has been to provide high-quality home staging and design solutions and a premium experience for our clients. It is this philosophy that guides our every action and decision, and this motivation brought us to the creation and development of our own in-house renovation division.
When preparing your home for sale, the ultimate goal is to ensure that the home shows at its very best by highlighting the features and eliminating distractions. This allows you to appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers possible, strengthening your selling position and encouraging a quick and profitable sale.
While the Beyond The Stage Homes team is comprised of devoted animal lovers, not all home buyers appreciate our furry friends, and in fact, a home with pets can often be a cause of concern for many, especially for those with allergies. Evidence of pets such as toys, food dishes, and pet beds can also put potential buyers on the lookout for damage throughout the house that may have been caused by the animals. Eliminating the presence of pets in the home will allow buyers to focus on the home’s features, instead of scrutinizing and looking for flaws. Even caged animals can turn off or simply distract potential buyers.
It’s no secret that the current real estate market is incredibly hot. Waterloo Region is experiencing what is considered a seller’s market, meaning that there is a limited supply in the number of homes available for sale, with a high number of buyers looking to purchase in the area. This is an appealing selling position for homeowners and there has never been a better time to sell. Taking the time to prepare your home to appeal to today’s buyers will not only result in increased interest, but it can be the difference between receiving several offers and an all-out bidding war.
To maximize the profit on the sale of your property, be sure to avoid these top 7 things that are turning your buyers off (sometimes even before they have ever stepped foot into your home).
