"So what exactly is a home staging consultation?"
"What happens during it?"
"Do I need to do anything beforehand?"
These are all questions I've heard from clients; and rightfully so. Selling a home is confusing and stressful enough. Adding in another process may seem daunting. But trust me, it will actually help to alleviate some of those stressors and may even get your place sold faster or even for more money!
To start, what is a home staging consultation & what goes on during it? It's a minimum 2 hour appointment where I get to know you and your house. We walk through, room by room, and if weather permits, outside as well. The process is simple, but can sometimes feel overwhelming. You're welcome to take notes, but I'll also provide a detailed and easy to follow report that sums up our visit.
I'll take photos as we go and ask questions about how you have used each room, what your plans are while the home is on the market and also inquire about furniture or decor we come across during our tour. These conversations help me in developing a plan of how best to feature the greatest assets your home has to offer! After our meeting, I use all the information I collected and start on a detailed report of what should be pre-packed, where certain pieces of furniture can go and so on. From there, you can tackle the report yourself and get everything ready for those listing photos. If you're not feeling up to the task, I'm happy to offer my personal staging services which are available at tiered price increments.
Another question I often get is, "What should I do to prepare for our appointment?" My answer is simple..... Absolutely nothing! I want to see your house in all its beautiful, perhaps chaotic, lived-in glory! Don't do any touch up painting just yet or get rid of that "clutter" as you call it. If your walls are screaming for a refresh, just leave them until we meet. I may be able to offer a "money-color" option that might better suit them. And all those knickknacks or artwork you've collected over the years.... yep, leave those too! They might come in handy and be the perfect piece needed show off a key feature.
Your home is full of opulent treasures and coveted potential! Sometimes, you just need an extra (professional) eye to uncover them!
To sum all these words up succinctly, I can help tame the madness that comes with getting your house ready to list! You may not realize it yet, but you'll understand why a home staging consultation really isn't all that scarey. Its actually a fiscally important and essential solution to your pre-listing needs!
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