Last week I wrote about the first steps Preferred Staging takes when you call us and schedule an appointment to see your listing, including consultations and proposals. So, now what happens when you have the proposal and we're good to go?
Well, let's start with the proposal first. Preferred Staging's proposals outline what rooms and areas are to be staged, and how much time we believe it will take us to stage the property - from loading the accessories we bring to the house to de-staging when the house has sold. We also provide a general list of accessories from our inventory that will be used, which runs the gamut from lamps, mirrors, rugs, and wall art, to place settings, floral arrangements, towels, and those extras that really make a room feel welcoming and inviting. The final part of our proposal includes the cost of rental furniture, if necessary.
If everything is acceptable, then Preferred Staging emails the client (whomever is paying for the staging) a Letter of Agreement for signing. If rental furniture is needed, then the rental company will email a separate contract. Preferred Staging only facilitates the contract, which is between the client and the rental company.
Once all signatures and deposits are received, then a delivery and staging date is scheduled, usually about 3-5 business days after signing the contract. We usually arrive at the property in the early morning (around 8am), unload the accessories, and then start to create wonderful rooms and spaces that will entice potential buyers to linger and envision themselves living in the house - a crucial first step in the buying process. Along the way, we also manage the furniture delivery and set up, hang pictures, set tables, make beds, create spas in the bathrooms... we virtually move in!
The time it takes to stage a house depends on how big the property is and how much staging is needed. A 2 bedroom condo can be completed in about 8 hours or less, while a 4,000 square foot house can take 2 days. Each house is unique - in its layout, square footage, price point, what rooms need to be staged, etc. - which is why it's virtually impossible to provide an estimate over the phone.
Next week I'll tell you how Preferred Staging keeps working for you, even after the staging is completed.
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