HOME STAGING TO SELL SERVICES

Staging to Sell is the process used to prepare a home to be sold (or rented) by depersonalizing, decluttering, cleaning, and redesigning. How we live in our HOME is completely different from how we SELL our HOUSE.  When we live in our home we decorate it to our own personal taste and style. We surround ourselves with the clutter of everyday living and with what makes us comfortable.

When we decide to sell, we have to take the HOME out of the equation and turn it into a HOUSE, a sellable product.  Since all people do not share the same tastes in style, Depersonalizing and Neutralizing the home will make it appealing to more people.  Decluttering gives you a jump start on packing as well as making the home seem larger. Potential buyers will not be hung up on your personal items and can focus on the house. By redesigning the space through furniture placement and accessorizing we can put emphasis on the home’s BEST Features making it possible for potential home buyers to see themselves living there.

First Impressions only happen once and count the most when selling a home. A STAGED Home puts its best foot forward and gives it the WOW factor it deserves.

Research proves that professionally Staged  Houses sell more quickly and for more money that those that were not. In today’s difficult real estate market having your house professionally staged is an investment well worth the cost.  Staging your property is cheaper than your first price reduction!

Rental Properties can also benefit greatly from Home Staging. Staging a Home to be rented can create more interest from favorable potential tenants, get the property rented faster and at the best asking price.

 

How it works.

The first step is a phone call to set up a consultation with me. Call my office anytime day or night 252-646-2521. If I am not available to answer the phone you can always leave a message.

During the initial meeting I will come out to the property and we will tour the property together. Feel free to ask questions. It is a good idea to have your Real Estate Agent present at this time.

After touring the  house together I will grab my measuring tape, camera and clip board and get to work. I will begin walking through the home inside and out by myself with my thinking cap on, jotting down problem areas and things that need attention.

Depending on the size of the home this can generally take 1-2 hours.  After gathering all the information I need I will go home to the “Drawing Board” where I will personally assess everything and create a detailed report of the things that will need to be done to prepare the home for sale. The report will include “chores” needed to be done, furniture layout ideas , accessories and paint color recommendations (if needed).  Turnaround time for this detailed report is usually 2-4 workdays. You will receive two reports, one for you and one for your realtor.

There is a flat fee for the Consultation and Design Plan that must be paid up front.   Fees are based on the individual home and start at $150. 

For some “Do It Yourself” Homeowners my work here is done as they take my suggestions and implement them on their own.  For those who need more help and want to me “Do It All” or just lend a helping hand with the creative process I am available and happy to serve.  Fees will be based on the individual home and staging services needed.

VACANT PROPERTIES

Homes that are vacant can be difficult to sell (or rent) because they lack the warmth of a home.  Empty spaces can be cold and make the place feel smaller. Potential buyers can find it difficult to visualize actually living there and not see all wonderful property has to offer! 

I can create a warm and inviting space with rental furniture and minimal accessorizing at a reasonable price. With the help of my assistants I can usually have the house staged in a day.

For ALL Staged To Sell projects I complete I will photograph the home after the staging is completed for your Real Estate agent to include in your listing.

For more information on Staging, questions or to schedule a consultation please call me at 252-646-2521 or email me at Lisa@LisasCreativeDesigns.com

 

A Simple Staging Project...

This townhome was sitting vacant and felt cold and uninviting. With a very simple staging, it still feels open and spacious but now feels more like a home. Potential renters can now picture themselves living there comfortably.