Q. My house is already on the
market. Is it too late for home staging?
Absolutely not! While it is best to stage
a home before it is presented for sale, homes that have not
been staged often end up on the market for a longer period
of time. Staging may be exactly what the home needs in order
to be reintroduced with a fresh face.
Q. How does home staging affect the price
of a home?
When determining an asking price, there
is often a range within which the home will be considered
marketable. Within that range, a staged home will likely
attract more offers (as buyers are comparing it to other
homes on the market). More offers are likely to result in a
sale that is very near and sometimes more than the asking
price.
Q. How long does it take to stage a
home?
It depends on what needs to be done to
put the home in its most marketable state. It could be as
little as one day. Sometimes more extensive repairs are
necessary or painting is suggested and these take longer.
Q. My home is vacant. Should it be
staged?
YES! Buyers need to see how their
furniture will fit into your home. Staging it with
accessories and perhaps some furniture vignettes allow the
buyers to assess the scale of the house as well as bringing
warmth and friendliness to the rooms.
Q. I know my house needs a few
repairs. Should I fix them or sell the house "as is"?
Generally buyers are interested in homes
in which they feel they can move in easily without doing
extensive work. The work they are willing to do is that
which makes it their own (their own décor, color
preferences, etc.)
Q. Why should I put money into a house
I won't be living in?
If you were to trade in your car you
would likely detail it first so that it looks its best
before a trade-in value is established. Your home is likely
your largest investment and deserves the same respect.
Q. I know I have too much stuff. What
do I do with it all?
Since you will be moving anyway, and
needing to pack up your items, we encourage you to start
packing now as part of the staging process. Our team will
help you determine where to store those items that are
packed safely away.
Q. Can I do the home staging myself?
We encourage you to take
part in the staging process. As we have a trained eye for
what will make the home most presentable, our consultation
will help guide your efforts for the best results. Remember
that a properly priced home that is staged will likely sell
for close to (sometimes more) than the list price because it
attracts more offers. Any investment in staging, therefore,
can be recovered in the final sale of your home. In fact you
will enjoy what we do so much that you will likely ask us to
set up your new home!
