Gloria Home Staging, Inc.

STAGING FAQ’S…

How important is it for me to stage my home?

Many real estate professionals are saying that the number one mistake home sellers can make is to not showcase their homes before they put them on the market. Buyers are looking for homes that are clean, spacious, and up-to-date, all issues that are fully addressed by professional home staging. In addition, as many as 92% of buyers begin their home search on the internet, so homes that are staged and look great online have a substantial advantage over those that just look average.

I watch HGTV and I’ve read some books, and they tell me I can do it myself. Why would I hire someone to do it for me?

Few homeowners are able to stand back and see their home impartially. They are used to the way it looks, and they know why things are the way they are! They also have a fixed idea of how their home ought to look, as opposed to how they could highlight its positive features for a prospective buyer. A professional home stager can take a lived-in home and change it into a marketable product because she does not have emotional ties to the house that could blur her vision.

How can I afford to have my home staged? Isn’t it for people who have a lot of money?

Every home that is for sale needs to be marketed to its buyers. Home staging is a basic, tax-deductible part of any home’s marketing plan. Gloria Home Staging has a variety of services available, and we’re committed to finding some combination of them that fits into your budget. We can do as much or as little as you need us to do. Besides, home staging is always less expensive than a price reduction on a house that will not sell.

In this slow housing market, why would I spend extra money to sell my house?

Especially in this fiercely competitive housing market, your home needs to stand out in the crowd! Home staging will give you an edge because we know what appeals to home-buyers, and have the expertise to transform your home into their dream home. National Association of Realtors statistics show that staged homes sell twice as fast as non-staged homes. The longer a home is on the market, the lower its sale price, so you see how important it is to sell your home as quickly as possible! How can you afford not to stage your home?

Can’t potential buyers see past the décor?

Nine out of ten people cannot visualize what a room could look like with different furnishings. They only see what is there. Only one of those ten could see its potential without help from a home stager. This is especially true for vacant homes, which leave much too much to the imagination for most people, who then move on to buy furnished homes.

How can you help me make the home-selling process less stressful?

Home staging alone lowers the stress of selling a home, because you will have the confidence of knowing your home is ready to show. As part of our consultation, we will give you a book of ways to organize your packing and selling process. We also include with our services a list of detailed instructions for showing days, so you will know exactly what to do to impress your potential buyers.