| p>Introduction - What is Home Tending? | | | | renters, home tenders are contractually obligated |
| Home tending is a fast growing service for selling | | | | to be cooperative with real estate agents, |
| homes and real estate, with similar objectives to | | | | showings, open houses and are ready to move |
| Home staging (as I featured in a previous article). | | | | upon a home sale. |
| Home staging is the art of preparing a home for | | | | Benefits for Your Homeo Homes are furnished, |
| the real estate market. Home staging is all over | | | | decorated and staged with quality furniture at no |
| the media with shows like "Designed to Sell" | | | | cost.o All utilities are paid for.o Yard, pool and |
| highlighting the importance of getting your home | | | | grounds are well maintained at no cost.o Home |
| market ready. | | | | tenders ensure that systems continually work |
| Home tending is different from home staging in | | | | throughout the home. |
| that the service continues beyond an initial set-up | | | | What Do Home Tenders Provide For? |
| staging. Home tending provides temporary | | | | Typically, Home tenders do not pay rent (or |
| occupant service for owners of vacant homes. | | | | modest rent compared to current market value) |
| Home tending companies usually provide a qualified | | | | but home tenders are often contractually |
| and responsible occupant to care for a home | | | | obligated to furnish the home, pay all utilities and |
| while it is on the market. This service is usually | | | | maintain the home inside and outside, including |
| provided for free or nominal charge to the person | | | | lawn and pool care. |
| selling the home - depending on their relationship | | | | Usually, home furnishings and decor will be |
| with their real estate agent and service provider. | | | | overseen by someone with experience in Home |
| What are the Benefits of Home Tending? | | | | staging, so they can specifically establish and then |
| Real estate professionals agree that a well | | | | provide upkeep for the integrity and beauty of |
| furnished, decorated home often sells faster and | | | | your home. In addition to providing quality |
| at a better price than a vacant one. Based on my | | | | furnishings and keeping a property in top condition, |
| experience in the Houston Texas Real Estate | | | | Home tenders are required to cooperate with real |
| market statistics support that staged and tended | | | | estate agents who conduct showings and open |
| homes sell 25-50% faster than in area norms, and | | | | houses for all seven days per week. |
| often for meaningfully higher prices. | | | | How do You Select Home Tenders? |
| In addition better showings often lead to more | | | | It's important to ensure that the person living in |
| favorable offers and quicker sales cycles. Specific | | | | your home is reputable, clean, honest and is will |
| homeowner / home sale benefits can include:o | | | | provide their home tending obligations. Most cities |
| Improved curb appeal - yard, pool and ground | | | | have several home tending service business. Most |
| maintenance are include.o Quality decor - quality, | | | | often, you'll want a referral from your real estate |
| staged furniture displays a "model home look."o | | | | agent, as the home tender and real estate agent |
| Housekeeping - housekeeping / maid service is | | | | will need to work closely together to ensure your |
| often included on a bi-weekly basis or more | | | | home sells quickly and for the highest price. For |
| frequently as called for by the home and home | | | | information on Houston home tending services, |
| tender.o Pleasant temperature and ambiance smell | | | | please contact me, and I'll provide specific |
| - initial smell and sensory impressions are often | | | | recommendations and free additional Houston |
| critical. There's only one chance to make a good | | | | Home Staging tips. |
| first impression.o Easy access for Realtors - unlike | | | | |