10. Staged homes tend to sell for more money.
 9. Staged homes sell faster than non-staged.
 8. Staging costs a fraction of a price reduction.
 7. Staging distinguishes you from the competition.
 6. Dated furnishings make the home seem dated.
 5. Staging improves online marketing efforts.
 4. Staged homes more often appraise for full value.
 3. Staging helps buyers see themselves living there.
 2. A first impression is a lasting impression.
 1. In today's market, you can't afford NOT to stage!

ABOUT STAGING

Staging is not about decorating, interior design, or making your home suit you. It's about getting the most money for your home. As stagers, we merchandise your home just as a consumer product is marketed in a retail store accentuating the positives and downplaying any negatives. We create a neutral environment to make it appeal to the largest number of buyers. This depersonalization of your home helps buyers picture themselves and their families living there. Today, houses are staying on the market much longer so the need to stand out from the pack is greater than ever. Studies show that buyers form opinions within only 90 seconds of seeing a home so making a good first impression is essential. There are different levels of staging from minimal to full-service. Sometimes it can be as simple as rearranging existing furniture, designating each room for one purpose and changing wall colors. Other staging projects require bringing in furniture or replacing existing furniture and accessories.

STAGING TIPS:

• Get rid of outdated furnishings that make a home seem older than it is
• Make sure furnishings are the proper size and proportion to give buyers a better sense of size and space of rooms
• Weed out clutter & oversized furniture to prevent an overcrowded feel
• Bring in new furniture and accessories to give a chic, modern feel
• Avoid showing empty rooms which appear smaller than they are

Most buyers have a difficult time visualizing a vacant house. By staging a home, an empty house can be transformed into a model home in no time. Here at Welcome Home Staging, we can transform a cluttered or vacant house into a buyer's dream home. Take advantage of our tricks of the trade, and get the most money for your home!