How To Sell Real Estate
In today’s market, first impressions happen at lightning speed—and most buyers make snap judgments based on photos alone. That’s exactly why AnneMarie Crake, a top agent with Waymaker Realty Advisors, earned her Staging and Home-Prep Certification—and why she consistently helps sellers walk away with stronger offers and faster closings.
This isn’t just fluff. It’s strategy that works.
AnneMarie didn’t just slap a badge on her website and call it a day. Her Staging & Home-Prep Certification represents:
· Professional training on buyer behavior, lighting, layout, and color psychology
· Hands-on design evaluations that sharpen the ability to transform a lived-in home into a buyer magnet
· Access to top-tier vendors—cleaners, painters, and stagers—at preferred rates
That means sellers working with AnneMarie get a proven plan to increase perceived value, reduce days on market, and leave less money on the table.
Still wondering if staging actually makes a difference? Let’s talk real numbers:
· 81% of buyers’ agents say staging helps clients visualize the home as their own
· 31% of sellers’ agents say staged homes sell for 1–10% more than unstaged ones
· Nearly half report reduced time on market with staging
· And in today’s swipe-driven world, 99% of millennials begin their home search online
Translation: a clean, styled, well-photographed space isn’t a bonus—it’s the bare minimum to compete.
AnneMarie Crake doesn’t just know how to stage a home—she knows how to prep it for profit. Here’s how she brings that edge to every listing:
· Walk-and-Talk Home Audit – She pinpoints exactly what matters to buyers and filters out the unnecessary noise
· Tailored Strategy – Her staging plan reflects the architecture of the home and the preferences of the most likely buyer demographic
· Photo-Day Precision – Nothing goes live until every angle is on-point and every room looks like a magazine spread
· ROI-Driven Choices – Every dollar spent on prep is measured against potential return; there’s no guesswork
· Project Management – AnneMarie coordinates vendors, timelines, and logistics so sellers can focus on their move—not on a to-do list
AnneMarie’s recent sales speak louder than any certification seal:
· A dated ranch was cleaned up, styled, and listed—under contract in 72 hours at full asking price
· A condo with awkward angles was reimagined with strategic staging—sold over asking in just three days
· A two-story home got a light refresh—closed before similar properties even booked a second showing
This is the pattern—not the exception—when AnneMarie’s certification meets seller commitment.
Here’s what AnneMarie’s approach delivers:
· Higher offers because buyers emotionally connect
· Shorter timelines so carrying costs drop and momentum builds
· Stronger negotiation leverage because staged homes attract more competition
If you’re looking for a “list it and cross your fingers” agent, AnneMarie’s not your match.
But if you want a strategic partner with the credentials, connections, and sales receipts to back it up, AnneMarie Crake is ready to guide you every step of the way.
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