Imagination
Imagining a space as it is to be thoughtfully lived in is truly our creative goal. It is a fun and engaging journey to encounter the unique feel and distinguishing features of a home, to enhance them effectively and bring them forth in a meaningful way. In our exciting new service, we aim to create inspired and thoughtfully designed spaces that genuinely charge the buyers' imagination and help them fall deeply in love with your property.
“Home is the nicest word there is”.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
There’s a great deal to say about the evolving meaning of home in today’s world. Our current nomadic lifestyle has significantly lost the deep connection to the experience of home, a place where roots were established and a strong sense of family and community thrived. In this contemporary era, ‘home’ is increasingly perceived as more of a feeling than a tangible place; it can truly be found anywhere, shaped by our experiences and relationships. Homes can be made at any time.
The concept of "home" develops through a combination of physical spaces, emotional connections, and psychological significance. It's a place where we feel safe, secure, and comfortable, and it often holds deep personal meaning and memories. Developing this concept involves creating a physical space that meets our needs, fostering emotional bonds within the home, and recognizing the psychological impact of the environment.
Let us help you set the stage for a new set of emotional cues that will assist your visitors and potential buyers in activating the beginnings of a vibrant memory bank, fostering a deeper connection to your home.
As a start, we will help you discover and uncover the true spirit of your house—those unique qualities and characteristics that will make it the perfect new home for your future buyer.
A time of day. Light.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Prepare a room for a photoshoot
A cluttered room can be transformed into a spacious, open space that feels comfortable.
Photos are incredibly important for effectively staging your home and presenting it to potential buyers.
We can assist you in getting a room of your choice meticulously ready for a professional photoshoot as you prepare to collaborate closely with your realtor. We can visit your home for several hours to help organize the space, offer practical suggestions on decor and arrangement, and thoroughly prepare you for stunning photography that showcases your property at its absolute best, making it truly stand out in the market.
This insightful process will demonstrate how to effectively enhance the overall appeal of each room in your home. We will assist you with the transformation of your first room, providing valuable guidance and ongoing support to ensure it becomes truly inviting for potential buyers.
Up to two hours. Additional hours at a lower rate.
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What is Staging?
It all begins with an idea.
Home staging can significantly impact a property's marketability, leading to faster sales and potentially higher prices by making a home more appealing and easier for buyers to visualize themselves living there.
Here's a more detailed look at the effects of home staging:
Positive Impacts of Home Staging:
Faster Sales:
Staged homes sell faster because they attract more buyer interest and make a positive first impression.
Higher Sale Price:
Staging can help homes sell for more money by highlighting their best features and making them more appealing to a wider range of buyers.
Increased Buyer Interest:
A well-staged home is more likely to capture the attention of potential buyers, leading to more viewings and offers.
Improved Curb Appeal:
Staging the exterior, or "curb appeal," is crucial for making a positive first impression and drawing buyers in.
Enhanced Visual Appeal:
Staging helps declutter and depersonalize a home, allowing buyers to envision living there rather than focusing on the current owners' belongings.
Highlighting Features and Downplaying Flaws:
Staging can draw attention to a home's best features and minimize the impact of any flaws, such as outdated decor or minor repairs.
Better Photography:
Well-staged homes photograph better, leading to more appealing listing photos that attract more potential buyers.
Emotional Connection:
Staging creates an atmosphere that allows buyers to connect emotionally with the property, making them more likely to fall in love with the space.
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Staging an Occupied Home
Why do you need to stage your occupied home for potential buyers? Staging can significantly improve the overall presentation and appeal of your space, making it more inviting and attractive. By showcasing your home's best features, you create an environment that helps prospective buyers envision themselves living there.
Staging a home offers numerous benefits, enhancing its marketability: Faster Sales: Staged homes spend less time on the market, making the selling process quicker. Higher Offers: Buyers are often willing to pay more for a staged home, leading to higher sale prices. So why would you not consider staging your home when you have the opportunity? Good staging takes effort and planning, making a strong first impression valuable.
The process: Staging an occupied home is a significant commitment that requires thoughtful preparation and meticulous attention to detail. It can be an especially emotional time, as you need to neutralize and reframe your personal belongings, while also adjusting your lifestyle to appeal to potential buyers.
But the positive outcomes of a well-staged home are not just an uplifting experience; they represent a truly freeing opportunity and the vital path to that dream you’ve been postponing for so long, paving the way for a fresh start and a new life ahead.
We will help you prepare your home for listing with your realtor. Let's schedule a convenient time to visit your home and do a Walk & Talk DIY Consultation. This will take us up to two hours. We will provide verbal recommendations for any repairs and upgrades that need to be done and everything you need to take the next steps to DIY. Note-taking is recommended. A consultation fee is applied at the end of the session, additional hours are billed at a lower rate. This option includes a complementary Open House/Showing Checklist, an Ultimate Cleaning Guide and an Open House-Ready Preparation List. A written report is available for an extra fee if desired.
If you want us to come back, we can also help you stage your home with a visit that lasts half a day or a full day:
Half-Day Staging Package - Up to 4 hours.
Full-Day Staging Package - Up to 7 hours.
We will team up with you to rearrange your furniture, declutter and remove personal items to showcase your home's best features. We'll advise on what to keep and what to remove to create a simple, appealing space that helps potential buyers imagine themselves living there.
Sometimes, the best way to show off your home is by adding new accessories. We can Shop For You for an hourly rate if needed. We can also rent accessory packages.
*The home must be prepped and cleaned before the stager arrives.
(Contact us for pricing).
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Staging a Vacant Home
Vacant home staging involves furnishing an empty house with your own or rented furniture to make it feel lived-in and visually appealing. This helps buyers connect emotionally with the home and can lead to a higher sale price.
How it works -
We offer a consultation to evaluate your home, including its style, features, and curb appeal, as well as your goals. We'll inspect each room, take measurements and photos, and recommend how much furniture is needed for each space. We'll provide a rental pricing list for furniture and accessories, giving you an idea of the total cost per room, including delivery/removal fees and taxes. Stage the whole house for a unified look rather than just a few rooms. This creates better flow and can lead to a faster sale. Once we decide on the next steps together, we will then proceed to sign a formal agreement, and shortly thereafter, we will get to work sourcing all the necessary elements for your project. On staging day, we'll oversee the process to ensure your home is beautifully prepared for listing.
There is a consultation fee for one to one and a half hours, paid by check at the end of the session. Additional hours may be billed at a reduced rate.
Accessorizing
In home staging, accessorizing involves using items like artwork, mirrors, and decorative objects to enhance a space's style, tie it together, and make it more appealing to potential buyers.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Purpose of Accessorizing:
Enhance Style and Architecture: Accessories can highlight the unique features of a home and create a cohesive look.
Tie a Room Together: Accessories can help create a sense of flow and unity within a space.
Enliven a Space: Adding accessories can make a room feel more inviting and interesting.
Appeal to a Wider Audience: By using neutral and stylish accessories, home stagers aim to create a space that appeals to a broad range of potential buyers.
Examples of Accessories:
Artwork
Mirrors
Decorative objects (e.g., vases, lamps, throws)
Plants
Curtains and rugs
Accessorizing as the Last Step:
Accessorizing is often considered the final step in the home staging process, after furniture placement and cleaning.
Let us know if you want us to help with accessories. We can choose rental packages based on your needs, or shop for you at an hourly rate.