You have questions? We have answers!
I’ve heard the term home staging, but what is it?
We think Wikipedia’s says it best:
“Home staging is the act of preparing a private residence for sale in the real estate marketplace. The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money. Staging techniques focus on improving a property’s appeal by transforming it into a welcoming, attractive product that anyone might want.”
All homes, whether vacant or occupied, can benefit from staging. Our complimentary initial visit will help to determine what level of staging is best for your home.
No matter how beautiful the home, de-personalizing makes it easier for potential buyers to be able to imagine themselves living in it. Small changes, such as reducing clutter, organizing storage spaces and re-positioning of furniture is needed in nearly every home and can have a huge impact on how the house is viewed.
Your property will attract better offers as a result of having rooms that appear more attractive and useable through using recommendations which are based on actual design principles.
Every home has different needs and requires different levels of staging. Aspects of your home such as location, access and square footage will help determine the price.
How long will it take to get my home ready?
This depends on you. Our on-site consultations are for 1-2 hours for occupied homes and vary based on the size of your property. By the end of the consultation, you will know exactly what needs to be done. You can either take a DIY (do it yourself) approach or have us come in to carry out the work on your behalf. There’s no pressure from us either way.
How long will the actual staging take?
We stage and redesign homes in one day.
Will staging help me attract more buyers?
Yes. It’s the most economical and effective way to demonstrate to buyers that your place is a better value for money compared to your competitors. Your place will also look better in online marketing photos. Staged homes sell for more and in a shorter time.
I haven’t got a lot of money to spend on presenting the house. Can you work with that?
Yes. Our number one goal is to figure out exactly what your place needs and how best to do that given your time and budget constraints.
Should I prepare my home the best I can before I contact a home stager?
NO! Our experience has shown us that homeowners will often purge items that could have been used or have chosen wall colors that are not the most effective. It’s best if you let your home stager guide you from the start. That is why you are paying them.
Can I contact some of your former clients to see what it’s like working with you?
Absolutely. We would love to provide you names and contact information of real estate agents and home sellers that have worked with us. You can also visit our website to read what some of our past clients have said about us.
How are you different from other home staging companies?
We listen and provide the kind of service that best suits YOU. If you choose to, we can manage the project from start to finish.
Our detailed staging approach is our way of creating a lifestyle to help targeted homebuyers envision themselves in the homes. We believe that home staging is best when it is unique and tailored to each home and NOT about using a cookie-cutter approach.
Yes. We are a professional home staging company, fully licensed and insured.
When should I start thinking about preparing my house for sale?
Now. If you’ve made the decision to go ahead and sell, then start thinking about what you can do to improve the look of your place for the open market. The more time you give yourself, the easier the process will be for you.
My house is already on the market and I haven’t really had much interest. Is there still hope?
YES. Home staging is a great way to refresh and give your home a boost. We recommend that you have professional photographs taken after staging for your MLS listing.
Is home staging effective and I will recover my investment?
Absolutely. Staged homes are sold faster and for more. The statistics confirm this. Please visit our Staged&SOLD page to see them for yourself.
Realtors are specialized in helping you market and sell your home, as well as assisting with negotiations and paperwork. This is what they are trained in and are good at. On the other hand, I work as a full-time home stager, which means that I work full-time staging and decorating people’s homes for sale so they will receive the maximum asking price for their home. I am a certified, professional home stager and I have been trained in the art of home staging. If you have plumbing problems, you call a plumber. If you are selling your home, you call a realtor. When you need to make your home look its absolute best for open house, showings, and photographs, you call a home stager.
