Frequently Asked Questions

What is Home Staging?

Home Staging is the art of decorating a home to appeal to buyers in order for the home to sell quickly and for top dollar.

What is the difference between interior decorating and home staging?

Interior decorating is done with the aim of personalizing the home. Home Staging is done with the intent of depersonalizing it. This gives homebuyers the ability to visualize themselves in the home.

Why hire a Home Stager?

The most important reason to hire a Home Stager is the objectivity a stager brings to the home. It is virtually impossible for the homeowner to view their home through the eyes of a potential buyer. Stagers know how to maxmize strong points and minimize shortcomings.

The real estate market is hot right now. Why do I need a home stager?

Regardless of what the real estate market is doing, staging your home will give it the competitive advantage needed to differentiate it from other homes on the market. Home Staging ensures your home is presented in the best possible light in the eyes of the homebuyer.

Why should a seller spend money on a home being sold?

Home Staging helps ensure two things: A quick sell and the highest return possible. Would you consider selling your car without first having it detailed? Think of Home Staging as "detailing" your home.

How much will it cost to have my home staged?

The cost of Home Staging depends on the size and condition of the home as well as how much of the work you are willing to do yourself based on the advice from the stager. Generally speaking, Home Staging can run from a few hundred dollars for a consultation to a few thousand for a complete home makeover.