What is home staging?

At Green Door Design, home staging is preparing a home for sale by highlighting its best features, while creating an environment that speaks to a buyer’s psychology. Our cohesive and fun style stands out from the crowd in a competitive market. We design each home staging to be as appealing as possible and eye catching. Home staging focuses on what the potential buyer will need to see and feel when they walk through a home to inspire them to make an offer right away.

Explain home staging versus decorating?

Home staging is creating a home that draws in the widest range of buyers possible while decorating focuses on someones personal taste. In home staging, everything is kept neutral so that when a buyer is walking through a home they can envision themselves living in it without clutter to distract them. While the the homeowner may love their own personal décor, some buyers may have a hard time picturing their own décor in its place and become turned off from the home entirely. It often becomes difficult for the mind to envision things when clutter and personal items fill a room, home staging creates a clean slate for the buyer to give their mind the space to envision.

Does home staging work?

Recent Studies show that home staging helps homes sell faster and for more money than non-staged homes. Once staged, homes spend an average of 73% less time on the market and buyers are willing to spend 1% to 6% more of the dollar value on a staged home than a non-staged home. In the competitive housing market of today, home staging is one of the best marketing strategies you could use!

Do I really need home staging?

No matter the home, home staging always will increase a homes appeal to buyers. Even the most beautifully decorated and organized homes can benefit from it because what makes a home appealing while it’s on the market is different from what makes it appealing while someone is living in it. Empty homes can benefit from it, too, because staging helps buyers visualize how to set up their furniture in it and understand the size of each room better.

Can’t I just Declutter?

While decluttering is a vital part of home staging, it is only one step in the process. There are many other components that make home staging truly effective as a marketing tool, such as repairs, color, décor, and small details that create a sense of home and capture a buyer’s imagination. Decluttering goes back to the idea that we want to give the buyer a clean slate so that they have the room in their minds to process the idea of living in the home.

Where do i store my belongings while staging my home?

If there are any items that need to be removed we recommend storing them in a storage unit or at a friend or family member’s home until you’re ready to move.

Can’t i just stage on my own home or should I hire a professional?

A professional home stager often sees things that others do not and can give you a personalized evaluation of your home to give it the best chance at standing out among the competition.

How much does staging cost?

Home Staging is an investment and should not be thought of as a cost. Home staging is always less than your first price reduction. We fit any budget. While some investment is required, it can be minimal depending on the situation. We offer a variety of services to fit everyone’s needs, such as Vacant home staging, Occupied home staging, Color Consultations, and guides for DIY enthusiasts. Keep in mind that the investment you make will provide a positive return on investment when the home sells faster and for top dollar. The industry standard for an average home staging is approximately 1%-2% of a home’s listing price.

Does home staging affect my selling price?

Staged homes end up selling for the listing price or close to it – sometimes even above it! A staged home has a higher perceived value, so you can also list the home for what it’s truly worth. A non-staged home will look like it needs more work, which often leads to deductions for repairs so buyers have room to make improvements.

How do I choose the right home stager?

As home staging has proven its value in recent years, more and more home stagers are popping up in the industry. To make sure you hire a professional home stager that will deliver an effective, personalized service, do your research ahead of time. Look at reviews and testimonials, view their portfolio, and interview them before making a final decision.