Frequently Asked Questions

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A-It is true that many homes are going under contract within a couple days of listing.  However, real estate professionals can’t promise clients that their property will stand out and receive the highest offers unless the potential buyers fall in love with the home.  Home staging offers the “wow factor” by updating the seller’s home with on trend designs that are guaranteed to catch the buyer’s eye as they scroll through MLS and will capture the seller’s hearts as they walk through the property. Buyers will pay more if they fall in love!  

 Statistics show that staging is worth the investment! A recent study by the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) states that home staging helps a home sell 3 to 30 times faster than a non-staged home.  According to data from Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), with an average investment of as little as 1% of the sale price put towards home staging, about 75% of sellers saw a ROI of 5%-15% over asking price on a well staged home. For sellers who decide not to stage the survey performed by the IAHSP states that the average price reduction on an un-staged home was 5 – 20 times more than the investment in home staging would have been.  Selling your home is possibly one of the most important decisions you will ever make.  Every home deserves to be presented in it's best light. Home staging will ensure that your home will sell for its maximum profit potential!  

ABSOLUTELY NOT! Empty homes can look drab, uninteresting and very uninviting.  It is difficult for the potential buyer to emotionally connect to a home that is cold & unfurnished.  Empty rooms will guide your potential buyer's eye to the negative aspects of the room(s).  Staging will minimize the negative aspects of the space and accentuate the positive features of the home.  Staging provides a template for the buyer to  envision where their family would watch TV, or a space they could use as a quiet reading area.  Updating the home with on-trend furnishings and décor particularly in the master bedroom, kitchen and living room will engage your prospective buyers by showcasing a beautiful, move in ready home.   

 There is no set time, but the sooner the better to get your ducks in a row.  If changing out wall colors, landscaping or repairs are needed you will want to get started on these projects well in advance of listing the property. The initial consultation will give the seller a detailed guide as to what will be needed to be completed prior to listing the home.  I can recommend painters, handyman services, contractors & landscapers which will all need to be booked in advance of staging & listing.