FAQ's About Staging

Q. When is the perfect time to stage a home?

A. The ideal time is before the listing. The most crucial time to show your house is within the first 2 weeks on the market. This is the time that there will be the most interest on your home both from agents as well as potential buyers. In order to gain the most positive feedback it must stand out from the rest. A well showcased home has a better chance of selling faster and for more money.

Q. How long will it take to stage my house?

A. The staging process should only take from 1 to 3 days, keep in mind however this does not include if there is any work to be done like hiring of trades, painting, repairs, any major work, etc.

Q. Can we use our existing furnishings?

A. Yes, absolutely. A professional stager will use their knowledge, expertise and creativity and use your existing furniture and accessories in a new way.

Q. Why invest time and money if you are moving?

A. A well showcased home has the potential to sell faster and for more money than comparable homes in the same area. A potential buyer will compare your house to everything else they see in the marketplace. A staged home that it is well cared for will leave a lasting impression.

Q. Is it really that important to have good curb appeal?

A. It has been known that some potential buys won’t even get out of the car if the outside of the home gives a bad impression. Your house needs to be inviting so it will attract attention. Your home may be perfect and staged and may not even get the chance to be seen.

Q. Our home was professionally decorated, do we need to stage it?

A. Yes, your home was decorated to suit your needs, goals and personality. What staging does is depersonalize and neutralize your home so that it appeals to the largest amount of potential buyers.

Q. Why should we de-clutter and pack before we sell?

A. Once you’ve decided to put your home on the market it becomes a product, and you are selling space not furnishings, personal items and accessories. You want to avoid any distractions to potential buyers and have them focus on the best features your house may have.

Q. How much do I have to spend on staging?

A. That depends on your budget. Once you have decide on a budget a professional stager will only make changes that will instil the most profound effects on potential buyers. They will focus on making the best use of your space and highlight the best features of your house so potential buyers will have a positive experience, one that lets them envision their own families living in your space. Remember that the money you invest on staging can potentially sell your house faster and for more money. An average amount can be between 1-4 thousand dollars including staging services.

Q. What do real-estates think about staging?

A. Most real-estate professionals will agree that staged homes are the best homes to show. Staged homes potentially sell faster and therefore are the first homes that they show their clients. The bottom line is a sale is desired so why not show the properties that leave the best impressions and get the sale.