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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

My house isnt worth being "Professionally Staged"

Even spending a mere $100.00 for an initial consultation should net you thousands in return and speed of sale based upon statistical data. In the previous statistics, unless the house is under 50K this arguement is invalid.

The housing market is good and my house does'nt need to be staged to sale.

You're right ! Every house will sale, it's a matter of when and for how much. Even if your house sells quickly in a good market, it doesnt mean it sold for the amount it would had it been professionally staged. Remember, professionally staged homes sell on a conservative average for 6% more or higher. If your home sold for $300K unstaged it probably would have sold for $325K staged.

Why can't I just stage my own home?

Although this is an option, Home Sellers are usually incapable of successfully staging their own home. Why? Because our homes are like our children, we dont always see all of its flaws. We've gotten used to the way it looks and in fact it is difficult emotionally to change it. If you cant view something objectively then you are unable to market and package it effectively. That's what professionals are for and that is where the greatest returns come in.

Can't homebuyers use their imaginations and look past the decor?

Only a mere 10% of homebuyers can actually visualize the potential of a home. This is why having a vacant home professionally statged is so important. Buyers cannot visualize size and scale so furniture helps to give them a frame of reference.