STAGING FAQ'S...
Why can’t I stage my own home?
Home sellers are usually incapable of successfully staging
their own home. Why? Because we’ve gotten used to the way it
looks and in fact it is difficult emotionally to change it.
If you can’t view something objectively then you are unable
to market and package it effectively. Not to mention most
home sellers don't "stage" homes everyday. That’s what
professionals are for and that is where the greatest returns
come in.
What will it cost?
The investment in your property will vary based upon the
amount of work that is required and how much you choose to
complete on your own. Staging the Scene Interiors
prioritizes recommendations, so you can choose how much to
invest. Staging always costs less than the first price
reduction.
Why would I want to spend money to
fix my house up now?
The results are consistent: staged homes sell more quickly
and for more money. In order to gain the most equity from
their current property, most homeowners need to make some
small improvements. Like detailing a car before advertising
it for sale, staging prepares the property to showcase its
best features and create a positive first impression.
Can’t homebuyers use their imagination and look past the
décor?
Only a mere 10% of homebuyers can actually visualize the
potential of a home. This is why having a vacant home
professionally staged is so important. Buyers cannot
visualize size and scale.
In a good housing market, my house will sell. Why do I
need to stage it?
Yes, in a good housing market, every house will
sell…eventually. The question is how quickly can I sell my
home and how can I get the most equity out of the sale? In
any market condition, a home seller needs to set their home
apart from its competition. Professionally staged homes
sell on an average of 50% quicker and 6-10% more than
comparable homes.
I
like the way my home is decorated. Can’t buyers use their
imagination and look past the décor?
Buyers form an opinion of a house within seconds and that
reinforces everything else they encounter. Additionally, 9
out of 10 buyers can’t see the potential in a home if it is
filled with personal belongings. After living in a home, it
can be a challenge for a home seller to shift their
perspective and begin to view the home from a buyer’s
perspective. A home staging professional works with you to
view your home objectively and implement changes that help
buyers get a sense of scale and clarity that allow them to
imagine how their belongings will fit in your home.
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