To answer this question let's split it up into two types of homes.

Vacant: You have moved already or the it's an investment.

Occupied: you are still living in the home while you sell.

 

 

Vacant homes should definitely be Staged. It helps the buyer size the rooms and imagine living their lifestyle in the home. There is Staging available for every budget level. You can start with something as simple as accessories in the bathrooms and kitchen. You can up it to Vignette Staging. This places small settings in each room that show the buyer the purpose of the room and gives them a feel for the room. You can set the rooms up completely with furniture and accessories. This will create a complete picture for your buyers.

Another possibility for a vacant home is to Stage the more important rooms only. For example you could Stage the Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Baths and Master Bedroom, leaving the other bedrooms vacant.

As I said, there is a level of Staging for every budget.

Occupied homes should also be Staged. It is so important to create that neutral look that allows the buyer to see past you to the features of the home. Again, the buyer needs to imagine themselves living in the space. Staging an occupied home is about sweat equity. It is about de-cluttering, editing furniture, creating good traffic flow.

To find out about the possibilities, contact a Professional. Get a Staging Consult.

 You may want to take it from there or you may want to hire the Stager and take advantage of their knowledge and skill.

Staging is flexible.

There are too many advantages for you to ignore Staging.

 

 

 

 

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6 Comments on Do I Have To Stage the Whole House?

NOV
09
2010
761,437 Points 61 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

These are good points.  So many people believe that you have to break the bank to stage.  I like your approach.
3:31pm • #1
474,549 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thank you Paula!
3:32pm • #2
552,201 Points 20 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

It's good to know that there are different levels of staging for different budgets.  I truly believe that it's equally important to stage a vacant home as it is an occupied home. 
3:34pm • #3
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You are so right Donna! So often the buyer cannot tell where their furniture would go or if it will fit without a reference point.
3:36pm • #4
NOV
10
2010
868,771 Points 5 Featured Posts

Janice,

 

This is good to know. Sometimes some staging is enough and it sets the tone.

 

Brian
8:18am • #5
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Brian, Buyers need something to relate to.
10:16am • #6

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Home Staging tips and advice offered to help sellers. Working in Burlington Ont. and surrounding areas Janice Ankrett ASP helps sellers prepare their homes for sale. Janice works with real estate agents and owners to help the home sell as quickly as possible for the best possible price.


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