There are plenty of things you can do to potentially boost the profits of your home sale, such as tackling repairs and renovations. One thing you may also want to consider is hiring a professional to stage your home.
What is Professional Staging?
When a home is staged, a professional comes in and decorates/furnishes the home to make it more appealing to potential buyers. This typically involves removing all the current contents of the home, such as existing furniture and decor. From there, a stager brings in their own furnishings and basic decor.
Benefits of Professional Staging
A stager will arrange furniture and decor in such a way that it brings out the best qualities of each room in your home. This can help potential buyers see the full potential of each room in your home whether they visit for an in-person showing, look at photos of your listing online or take a virtual tour with an agent.
Staging has also been shown to result in faster and more profitable sales.
Choosing a Staging Company
The cost to stage a home can vary greatly depending on the company you choose and the region where you live. However, you can generally expect to spend between $300 and $600 for an initial consultation, followed by a flat monthly fee of around $600 (depending on your region) until your property sells. However, when you consider how much more money you can make off of a staged home compared to an unstaged home, this investment may quickly become worth it.
As you shop around for a professional staging company, be sure to look at a portfolio of each stager's work. This will give you a better feel for their sense of style and interior design. You'll also want to inquire about pricing and find out exactly what's included in your staging fee versus what may cost extra (such as staging of outdoor areas).
Having your home staged is a great way to sell your home faster and for more money, so consider adding this to your list of things to do before you sell!
About the Author
Jodie Franklin
I love helping people find their dream home or sell their house in order to achieve their next goals. I have been working hard for my clients for over 18 years throughout southeast Michigan. I have experienced every kind of transaction there is.
Helping my community and being involved is extremely important to me. I am Past President of the Michigan Ability Partners board, which helps Veterans and people with disabilities reach independent, self-supported, and satisfying lives. I have also been a member of the City of Milan Tax Review Board and Zoning Board, and involved in Milan Main Street. I have been a major sponsor of events for Michigan Ability Partners, Aid in Milan, Milan Main Street, and many more organizations that work to make our communities better.
I was 2018 President of the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, Realtor of the year in 2016 for AAABOR and nominee for Michigan Realtor of the Year. I serve on many committees with the local board, state board and was a member of the Housing Opportunity Committee for the National Association of Realtors (2018-19). I am currently serving my second term as a Michigan Realtors Board of Directors.
I have liked in Milan for over 20 years and enjoy living here with my husband Cliff, son Evan, and dog Rosie.