Can I stage my own home to sell?

After living in your home for many years, homeowners have an emotional connection and find it difficult to make changes. Getting help from a home stager, who is up-to-date on the latest staging trends, will give you insight into what the potential buyer will see.  

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Is home staging worth the price?

There is an initial investment when staging your home that you will easily make it back on your sale price.  Home staging can cost less than 0.1% but can increase the profit by 6-10%. If your home sold for $450,000 without staging, it potentially could have sold for $477,000 to $495,000 if staging. With a staging cost of less than $4,500 (0.1%), you can see that staging pays for itself.

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Why should I spend money to decorate my home for the next home owner?

Having a vacant home professionally staging is vital because only 10% of home buyers can actually visualize the potential of a home. The size and scale of an empty space may seem skewed, so furniture helps to give a better frame of reference. By de-cluttering and de-personalizing, you are also giving potential buyers the ability to envision themselves living in the home.  

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When is the best time to stage your home?

Minimize the time your house sits on the market by staging before its photographed and listed. Its ideal for Haven & Company to have 3-4 week to prepare for the staging, arranging movers, and ensure furnishings and décor are ready to go.  

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Is it too late to stage our listed house?

Its definitely not too late! Even if your home has already been listed, hasn't received qualified offers, and has been on the market for some time, home staging is a smart option to look into. Remember home staging is not nearly as expensive as lowering your asking price by 5% or more.