A Peek Behind the Curtain
I'm sure you've wondered, how does staging actually work? Is it just moving a bunch of furniture in and out of homes all day every day? Does staging make that much of a difference? People don't reaaaaalllly care how a home looks when they're in the market for a new one, right? They can see the potential and know my couch won't be here when they move in, of course. Today, we're going to give you a sneak peek into just how exciting and effective staging a home can be!
Preparing for a stage is a multi-week process. We hear from a realtor that a client is looking for our support. We begin the process with a staging consult -- up to two hours walking through a client's home and prioritizing together the work that should be done and that changes to be made for the seller to receive the maximum price for the sale of their home. We take pictures so we can get to work designing and packing all the furniture and décor needed to impress buyers. After the consult, the seller gets to work cleaning, repairing and packing.
While the buyers are working hard at home, we are busy buzzing around our warehouse selecting furniture, bedding, lighting, art and décor that we strategically pack and ready for staging day!
Once the home is vacant, the selling family moved out, and everything spick and span, it's time for us to bring our design to life with the help of our very beloved movers! We bring a big moving truck, full of beautiful items, and two amazing movers who help us thoughtfully and carefully curate homes. We place furniture, hang artwork, toss throws and do our absolute best to highlight the home's best features and greatest potential. Again, our goal is to help you gross the most profit.
Here's the best part -- the final product! There is no higher compliment that a seller returning to their staged home and saying, "gosh, it's so beautiful I'm not sure I want to leave anymore. I wish I had you come design our home years ago!" Check out these before and after photos from a recent stage!
Dining room before
Dining room after
Eat-in Kitchen Before
Eat-in kitchen after
Office before
Office after
Primary bedroom before
Primary bedroom after
Living room before
Living room after
A little paint, some updated, neutral décor, and voila! You have yourself a top-notch home for sale! Check out this beautiful home's listing photos, and who knows, maybe its your next dream home!
Speaking of dream homes, you don't have to wait until you're moving to have us come to your home for design help! We offer design services, in addition to staging. We love helping clients fall in love with their homes all over again, so don't hesitate to reach out, we are here to support you!