Should I hire a home staging company?
If you are considering selling your home, hiring a professional home staging expert may be an excellent investment to help you get top-dollar from your sale.
Home staging is an art form. It's not just about making a space look nice. It’s about maximizing the value of your home and creating a comfortable atmosphere for potential buyers.
Wondering if a professional home staging company is right for your sale? Here are the top six questions to consider before hiring a professional home staging company:
1. Is My Home Ready For Staging?
Home staging is recommended for homes that are ready to be put on the market. This can help you decide whether or not it’s time to contact a home staging team as you consider their services.
Home staging usually begins with a consultation, at which point your professional home stager will help you decide what needs to be done for your space to appeal to buyers and garner the most interest on the market.
2. Is My Home In Need Of A "Breath Of Fresh Air"?
It's important to consider how the current state of your home may affect buyers.
If you have lived in a house for several years and it has become cluttered or dated, professional staging can help give the impression of freshness and new life.
A staged space with furniture that is up-to-date will also make potential buyers feel more comfortable about their ability to show off their own personality in this space.
3. Could I Benefit From Someone With Staging Experience?
You may think that you know how to stage your home for a potential sale, but your home staging professional will have the right pieces of furniture and accessories that are necessary for a truly professional look and feel.
A professionally staged room might feature "neutral" colors like beige, gray, white, or cream; natural materials such as wood floors or stone tiles. If you have large windows, they will complement the available light with outdoor designs such as plants.
They can even add a welcoming smell that will make buyers fall in love at first sniff!
4. Does Staging Boost My Home's Sale Value?
A staged home is more likely to sell for a higher price, as the look and feel draw in more interested buyers.
In one study, homes with professional staging were 87% more appealing than those without it and sold in an average of 16 days faster. In addition, the median sale price was $15,000 more when professional staging was used!
You can still list your house on the market without staging, but there’s a good chance you’ll be leaving money on the table. Hiring a professional home staging expert has proven time and tie again to be worth the investment!
5. Will I Order Professional Pictures Of My Staged Home?
Homes that are professionally staged are perfect for photographs! Pictures do a great job of showing the potential buyer what it's like to live in your home.
Professional pictures are also much more likely to be used as marketing materials if you're advertising on social media, websites, or print publications. If you are going on the market, you will want to make sure to invest in professional photography.
Your home staging expert will know how best to stage your rooms to capture the look and maximize the size of each space. The goal is to have the buyers walk in and feel AT HOME!
BONUS! #6. Will I Need To Buy New Furniture?
If you are concerned that your current furniture isn't quite up to the task of a home sale, a professional home staging expert can come in hand!
When hiring a home staging company, you don’t always need to purchase furniture and accessories. Ask about their staging packages or a la carte services, then decide if you would like the company to supply any items for you. You won’t regret the added look and feel that a new piece of furniture can bring! Especially when it results in GREAT offers!
If you are ready to hire an expert home staging team, contact Shamrock Hill Design. We specialize in helping sellers gain maximum market value from the sale. We would love to answer any questions you may have about staging your home and walk you through the entire staging process! We understand the process can be overwhelming. We’ll take you from overwhelmed to motivated and excited to sell your home.