Just what is Home Staging? Home staging is what happens after you
have cleaned out the clutter, painted, and patched holes in the walls. Staging
a home for sale is preparing the house with extra decorative touches that
entice potential buyers. Professional home stagers are artists who can
accentuate a home’s positive characteristics. Some common “props” can be:
- Mirrors
- Plants
- Rugs
- Pillows
- Lamps
- Furniture
- Towels
tied with ribbons
- Baskets
- Scented Soaps
Home stagers can do just about anything using existing
furniture or bringing in rented furniture and arranging it in a more
advantageous setting to adding unique decorations to mantels and bookshelves
that the buying public would find appealing. Not only do these professionals
accentuate the inside of a home, but they can also create outdoor curb appeal
for that all important first impression.
What are the fees for
home staging services? It depends on your home and your needs. Some home staging companies will offer free estimates. Get
several estimates and talk to your real estate agent for references. Some home stagers
charge by the hour and others charge a set fee. Fees can range from $500 to $10,000
dollars depending on the extent of services supplied and the area of the
country where the staging services are provided.
Is this something
that my house needs? Talk
to your real estate agent.
Sometimes the return on the home may not be worth the investment of a
professional home stager’s expertise. Find out up front what the stager is planning
to bring in and at what cost. The specialist cost should balance with the
expected benefit of a higher selling price.
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