+ What is professional staging?
Home Staging is the preparation of a home to sell by a professional who specializes in this form of design and has been certified and trained on the art of highlighting the homes architectural points with the strategic placement of furniture and accessories. 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. A professional home stager has the resources and can objectively view the home as a product and highlight its assets while downplaying its flaws to create an emotional connection with potential buyers.
+ Why should I stage my vacant property?
People have no imaginations and let’s face it, how could buyers intuitively even know if furniture will fit into a space. Empty rooms almost always appear smaller than they really are because without furniture, there is no frame of reference. Don’t leave money on the table when you can maximize your return just by hiring a professional stager.
+ Does staging increase the home's value?
According to the National Associations of Realtors over half (58%) of Seller’s Agents believe that staging increased the value of the home 6-20%. While it's hard to quantify exactly how much more a seller is getting for their home, it's easy to say that improving upon a product usually nets you more!
+ Do I need a consultation?
While our consultations are not required before a staging service is performed, it is highly recommended to meet with our professional designer to walk & preview your property and to strategize how we can execute your staging or design goals within your time-frame.
Our consultations are comprehensive and detailed. You will receive a staging report and priority checklist that outline:
• preferred vendors • shopping lists for items needed to complete your vision • photos of your spaces exemplifying design concepts in order for you to bring your ideas to life by doing it yourself! (This is why we nickname this package (DIY).
+ Why can't I stage my own home?
Home sellers are not typically successful staging their own home. Why? Because our homes are like our children, we don’t always see all of the flaws. If you can’t view something objectively then you are unable to market and package it effectively. That’s what Staged, Buy, Design! is for. We’ll do the hard work for you and maximize your profits. We are rated A+ with the BBB and have 15+ years of training and experience.
+ I'm bored with my current furnishings and decor designs in my existing home. Do you offer any services to help with this?
Yes, we have re-design services available for those that do not need our staging services. Our skills and expertise create designs that are tailored to each home’s individualized character and architectural points.
+ I'm selling my home - who will pay for my staging?
A lot of times the agent feels like they should be the ones providing the staging service or paying for staging but this is simply not true. The home seller benefits the most by having their home "move-in ready" and staged, so they should be the ones to pay for this critical service. In fact, now more than ever home sellers are contacting a professional home stager BEFORE getting an agent.
+ How important is each room from a staging standpoint?
It turns out that each room has it's own value of importance according to the 2018 home staging statistics from the National Association of Realtors. 86% of home buyers consider a living room important to have staged. 84% of home buyers consider a master bedroom important to have staged. Staging the key areas in a vacant home, including the living areas, master bedroom, dining areas, and kitchen will impress buyers.
+ Should I stage my home if it is small and/or old?
According to the National Association of Realtors Almost a third (27%), of buyers are more willing to overlook property faults when the home is staged. An empty room EASILY SHOWS its flaws. In fact, 40% of buyers are more willing to walk through a staged home the saw online.
+ Staging seems expensive - how can I even afford this?
We specialize in creating a model home look using budget friendly pricing and shop high-end wholesale furnishings through our Trade Partners. We’re also here to answer any questions about our services or how we might best suit your needs.