What about the outside of my home? Do staging professionals help with the outdoor spaces?
Some staging professionals do and some do not. At Décor Staging we view your property from the front curb to the back fence. Curb appeal is critical. Not only in the virtual tour pictures but by all the people driving by.
Let’s face it, we all look at the front of a home and form an instant opinion. Why would you stage the inside and ignore the outside? I’m not talking about putting down a few colorful annuals here, I’m talking about the condition and color of the front door, the exterior light, the mailbox, the doorbell, the door mat and the paint.
With our beautiful climate outdoor living is a big sell. Does it have comfortable seating in good condition? Are there bright colors, a barbeque, a firepit? Is the concrete or wood decking in good shape? If we lived in Minnesota I wouldn’t worry so much about the outside living spaces, however, here in California it’s what we are known for. It’s in our outdoor spirit. Creating dynamic outdoor spaces sell homes.
Contact me at kerry@decorstaging.com or 650-619-9052 and I can share more information with you!
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If you come in and stage my home, where do you get the furniture? Is that part of my cost?
Home staging is a new thing for many clients. This is a common question and the answer can vary depending on the staging company. However, at Décor Staging we carry our own inventory.
We also utilize the inventory of two national vendors as well as two local private vendors. This ensures that we can meet the need of every home’s style and period. It also ensures that each staging is done without the restriction that a low inventory would create. We also take a look around the home to see if there are any pieces already in the home that can be used before bringing in outside furniture!
So, yes, the furniture does end up being a part of the overall cost, but it’s a minimal part as the furniture is rented.
Contact me at kerry@decorstaging.com or 650-619-9052 and I can share more information with you!
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What’s the difference between home staging and a decorator?
Home staging and decorating differ on one common front: function.
A home staging professional views your home in the same light that a prospective buyer would. They have an in-indepth understanding of what distracts from a listing and what enhances a listing and will create a feel and flow in the home that attracts buyers and distracts from potential negatives of the rooms. Simply put, staging is the visual presentation of the home.
It is not decorating because home staging professionals do not decorate a room with the homeowners preferences in mind, or to make the room functional to live in. They are not concerned with function but to appeal to the target demographics for the particular home.
For example, next time you’re in a model home take a closer look at the window coverings. They make the room they are in look great, but often they are not functional. They don’t open and close, and there are sometimes faux panels flanking a window to represent a beautiful idea, but no actual use. This is staging.
Included in staging are also de-cluttering the home, painting walls, new flooring, garden and patio updating, bathroom or kitchen remodels, new lighting, deferred maintenance, power washing and curb appeal.
All of this helps your home stand out among the other listings and drives foot traffic to your listing.
Having been in the home staging market for many years I can personally attest and give examples of how staging a listing can increase market value and return on investment. Contact me at kerry@decorstaging.com or 650-619-9052 and I can share more information with you!
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