Benefits of Staging a Home for Sale: Three Steps to Success

 

Greetings Home Owners/Sellers!

While preparing a home for sale often centers on financial investment and potential profits, it's remarkable how much impact subtle changes can have in drawing in ideal buyers. A home's overall appearance communicates its history of care and love. When this narrative is compelling, buyers feel a stronger connection to the property. We can collaborate to ensure your house exudes the warmth and appeal that truly captivates buyers.

Benefits of Staging a Home for Sale:

- Staged homes sell 50% faster than non-staged homes. - Trulia 

- A staged home sells for 17% more on average than a non-staged home. - Trulia 

- Home inspectors view staged homes as well cared for.

- Staged homes often get better appraisal values.

- Staged homes look much more attractive online and in marketing materials. 

- Even better, a house that is staged draws buyers in and enables them to visualize your home as their new home. It’s a powerful effect.

- Nearly 90% of home buyers start their search on the internet. Therefore, staging is a good way to make sure online photos pop. 

- Staging a home ultimately benefits the seller in so many ways.

Excited to stage your home? Here’ s How We Work: Three Steps to Success

Step 1 - One Hour Consultation:  A comprehensive assessment of your home's current state is included in the one-hour consultation, priced at $350.00. A personalized plan will be developed, encompassing decluttering, organizing, and interior design strategies. 

Step 2 - Recommendations: Services encompass comprehensive home decluttering, organization, and cleaning. Bespoke recommendations and actionable frameworks are provided for optimizing the living environment. The core philosophy revolves around the principles of decluttering, organizing, and cleaning.

- Why declutter? Clutter in homes is distracting and emanates stagnant energy. I’ll provide tips on how to tackle this task quickly and effectively.

- Why organize? An organized home is attractive and welcoming. It’s that simple! 

- Why clean? Cleaning a space is the first step toward transforming it. I can recommend several area cleaning services in case you need help.

Step 3 - Interior Design:  Beyond aesthetics, Feng Shui is about creating a feeling – a feeling of positive energy and harmony that makes a house a home. By applying strategic interior design enhancements, incorporating existing furnishings, artwork, and natural elements like fresh flowers and plants, we'll cultivate this positive energy throughout your space. This thoughtful approach will ensure that your home feels incredibly welcoming, drawing in buyers who intuitively connect with its harmonious and positive atmosphere, giving it a distinct advantage in the market.

Staging Home for Sale Fees:

Up to 1,000 SF: $2500.00
Up to 2,000 SF: $3500.00
Up to 3,000 SF: $4500.00

These fees include detailed decluttering, organizing, Feng Shui application, and interior design plans for both the inside and outside of your home.  

Contact me to learn more about my services and schedule a consultation to discuss your home sale plans. Invite your real estate agent for a successful outcome.

Happy Selling!

Ellie Lavender 
Certified Feng Shui Practitioner
Interior Designer
Lavender Design + Cuisine