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| Carol Smith, founder of Creative Home Stagers, is a member of the International Associations of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) and the Charlotte chapter |
Here you will find answers to some of the most common questions regarding "home staging".
What is home staging?
It is converting a home into a house that can be merchandised as a product. It is very much part of the real estate industry and not, as many believe, the decorating business. It’s all about preparing the house for sale so that the client prospers. Staging is not decorating. It’s the act of depersonalizing, taking the home out of the house without leaving it sterile or uninviting. It’s the process of organizing any home inside and out so that buyers can see what they are getting and can, after a simple walk-through start to imagine their family living inside those walls.
What are the benefits of home staging?
1) Staged Homes sell faster.
2) Staged homes get higher offers.
3) Staged houses look better in the MLS pictures, getting more potential buyers to actually come see the house in the first place.
4) Staged houses have an edge over competing properties, and the staging can often sway the final decision.
Is Home Staging expensive?
No! First let us point out that your return on investment on staging services is between 90-200%! That means you can actually MAKE money by staging your home. (And don’t forget that money is tax free!) By staging, we can effectively save you a price reduction as well. We offer a fantastic,flat rate Realtor’s package. From there, depending on the home seller's budget, we can provide detailed information and suggestions or complete full service. We do our best to work with what you have. We know what your competition looks like, and we give you the recommendations to ensure you stand out in the market place.
Can I stage my home myself?
"The way you live in a house and the way you market it for sale is very different."
We want to help you do exactly that! You already know you need to pick up clutter and plant flowers out front. But effectively preparing a house to show at its best goes well beyond such obvious tips. We are consultants that show you how to market your house as a product. Creative Home Stagers knows how to view your house both objectively and through a buyer’s eyes. In our experience, home sellers know their property needs help, they just don't know where to start! We partner with you, helping set priorities and specific recommendations that work. If you need more hands-on help, we're here, but if not, we provide you with every tool to make your house stand out in the marketplace. Don’t forget that in Charlotte real estate, home buyers expect to be impressed…make sure that your house exceeds the expectation!
What is the return on my investment?
The following is a summary of the results of HomeGain's national survey, based on the ten areas of home improvement identified by real estate agents in HomeGain's survey. They are listed from the highest to lowest returns on investment:
