YES, YOU NEED TO STAGE YOUR HOME. HERE’S WHY

I’ll just get right to it; my sellers who have hired a company to professionally stage their homes have consistently sold their homes faster and for more money than my sellers who did not. I can’t stress enough the importance of getting your home ready for a quick and easy sale.

 

 

Imagine you’re shopping for your next home. You find the perfect listing – it has everything you’ve been looking for modern appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace in the master bedroom, and a spacious deck with a spectacular mountain or lake view. You set up an appointment to tour the property. Upon walking into the home, your attention is immediately taken away from the amenities you desired and pulled toward the current homeowner’s photographs on the mantle, lace curtains on the windows, and black bear décor sprinkled throughout. As you try to imagine yourself living there, your daydreams are blocked by a style that doesn’t suit you. All of a sudden your modern mountain villa has turned into an old mountain cabin. You move on to another listing, leaving the seller wondering what the heck happened.

 

It happens all the time. Enter home staging.

 

What is Home Staging?

My friends at Tahoe Modern say it best; home staging is a profit strategy for homeowners, Real estate agents, and investors to help potential buyers easily envision living in the spaces you are selling.

 

Home staging is an art in that it allows for a diverse set of shoppers to enter a home and immediately get the feeling they can live there. Good home stagers create a space that is modern yet cozy. Furniture and home accents are strategically placed to open the space and allow the home to present itself in its best light.

 

There’s no question that home staging is beneficial for sellers. Tahoe Modern collected important statistics from ‘18/’19 HSR, NAR, and RESA reports which found that buyers who stage their homes sell their property for more money than those who don’t. They also found that homes that are staged sell faster, stand out more, and offer a high return on investment.

To get a snapshot of what staging entails, here are some tips for home staging:

1. Make your home spotless. Nothing will turn a potential buyer away faster than dust, dirt, unsavory smells, and general grime. Wash the windows, walls, and baseboards. Deep clean the kitchen and cupboards. Ensure your bathroom sparkles. And don’t forget the outside! Trim bushes back, plant some flowers, and tidy up the yard. 
2. Be a minimalist. While your kid’s painting on the wall brings you joy, it means nothing to a potential buyer. Create space, literally and figuratively, for buyers so they can better envision their own art on the wall, or their furniture gracing the living space. This means removing clutter and personal photographs. In other words, depersonalize your space. 
3. Clean out your closet. One of the top elements buyers are looking for when touring a home is storage space. Pull as much as you can out of closets and cabinets, including linens, shoes, and towels. The more space a buyer can see, the more appealing the home. 
4. Add strategic details. After cleaning and removing personal items, your home may vibrate with a certain sterility. Select accent items that bring back a clean yet cozy feel. Think plants, fresh produce, and modern design elements. 
5. Paint. Nothing spruces up a space like a fresh coat of paint. This is not the time to be bold! Pick neutral, soft colors that allow buyers to concentrate on the space and not the color of the walls. 

While these DIY staging tips will get you started, when you want the most out of your investment, hire a professional.

 

How Much Does Home Staging Cost?

The cost for home staging varies depending on the needs of the seller and the size of the home. If you already have modern furniture, a home stager may choose to simply augment the look of your high-traffic areas with their inventory of items. If your décor or furniture is dated, they may bring in new furniture to give your home a more appealing look.

 

From consultation to monthly staging, costs can run anywhere in the range of $3.50 -$5.00 per square foot, depending on the finishing level of the home.

 

Home Staging in Tahoe

Reach out and I will put you in touch with professional stagers that fit your project.  

 

If you're seeking to optimize the allure of your home for prospective buyers without committing to a complete staging endeavor, I am here to offer my assistance. As a testament to my unwavering dedication to excellence, I extend this (limited) service to my sellers at no additional cost. Leveraging my expertise, your home will captivate buyers, leave a lasting impression, and ultimately sell at an accelerated pace.

I go the extra mile to showcase your property in the most favorable light by making astute use of your existing furniture. Through strategic reimagination of your space, I can breathe new life into your home, replacing a few pieces with contemporary, fashionable furniture and accessories. This deliberate approach creates an ambiance that resonates with buyers and augments the overall appeal of your property.

From the moment potential buyers set foot inside, I will assist you in presenting a clutter-free environment that captivates their attention. Unlike traditional staging services that entail renting furniture, I offer the advantage of utilizing your current furniture, resulting in cost savings while still achieving a significant transformation. This is our way of providing exceptional value as part of our luxury services.

Get Fronted for Home Staging Costs

One of the many benefits of working with me is that I have access to the Compass Concierge program which loans the cost of staging to my sellers. The best part? You won’t ever be required to pay interest.

 

The reason Compass offers this priceless service is because they know that you’ll get that money back and more. Your home will be more desirable, will sell faster, and ultimately bring in more offers than your neighbor who chose not to stage their home.

 

Because the ROI on home staging is so high, we highly recommend hiring a professional stager. And it couldn’t be easier when you work with me. You won’t have to worry about the up-front costs of staging or have to research staging companies. If Tahoe Modern isn’t available, I have a list of preferred Lake Tahoe home staging companies that I have been working with for years.

 

It doesn’t get easier! Let me take the reins and get you the most out of your property. With North Tahoe and Truckee homes flying off the market, often for above asking price, it’s a sellers’ dream.

 

Don’t wait! Get in touch now and we can talk about the best way to move forward and get you the most return on your investment. contact me.