Yeah - yeah - got your attention . . . but really where was YOUR mind going? I was talking about AIR BEDS - of course. For home staging, this has been an item some use instead of real mattresses in Staged bedrooms.
For those who use blow up beds, ever had one deflate on you after you left? (One key reason why we need to check on our Staging to make sure things still look good!).
What an embarrassing call THAT is. . . "Um, Hello?" "Yes" - "This is ____ - and well, the bedroom bed looks sort of funny - and limp." Uh oh! A leak, a hole, or an improperly screwed on sealer - and you have "Flaccid Bed Syndrome!"
We had this happen too many times - getting calls from sellers or agents letting us know our air mattress had sprung a leak and bed was flat. This is why we switched to real mattresses.
If you use air mattresses, to get rid of Flaccid Bed Syndrome - use these simple tips.
1. Blow the mattress up first when you get to the house so that you can check on it while there and make sure it is still firm when you leave.
2. When deflating a bed for de-staging, be careful not to crimp the mattress to hard to where it might create a hole.
3. Store air beds in boxes when not in use so that in storage they are not susceptible to being poked or damaged by other items in your storage or warehouse.
4. If you are unsure about the condition of a mattress, bring a back-up. Remember - "I am not going back" is the motto.
5. Put a note on the bed if you feel that the public might sit on the beds or damage them. Personally I don't put notes on the bed telling people to keep off or that it's just a prop, but it's not a bad idea.
6. Consider using real mattresses or two box springs stacked together in a bedroom. Yes the storage factor can be an issue, but you will not be constantly having to replace deflated beds that have a negative impact on buyers, and your ultimate reputation.
