How Much Does Home Staging Cost in New Hampshire?

Hi Sharon - This is a very good way of letting clients know that home staging can be tailored to meet just about any budget. Well done! I hit Suggest.

Hi Sharon-excellent approach to getting the word out - it's works that way in Westchester County also-I really wonder why there is so much misconception.  HGTV?

A great post, Sharon, that gives people an idea of what it could cost. I know that lots of people are afraid to even ask because they envision big amounts just to start off with.

Sharon

Your last paragraph really says it all. One hundred and fifty dollars isn't a bad investment is it?

Most of the staging shows on HGTV have a 'crew' coming in and construction of some kind is always involved. It is a misconception because they tackle the project for $1000 but that doesn't include the time for the stager and construction crew. That's why it is a TV show! Staging very rarely involves construction......usually just some paint and moving things around! Well said!

Sharon, that end statement you had is something I always address when speaking to anyone about staging. No matter what the staging costs, it will be cheaper than a price reduction!

Sharon....great post and I agree that stating fees where possible is essential.  I just re-did my website last month and now include information on fees and will continue to find ways to "de-myth" the pricing!!!

Aside from a flat fee for a Staging Consult or three-hour Hands-On Staging package, every other Staging job is different - because no two houses/clients are the same.  I've learned not to give too-low ball park figures, though - then they think that's what it will cost.  Can't go too high, or they won't go for it...what a juggling act!

Sharon--you have made a great point.  When people don't know, they tend to assume the worst.  And the "rumors" they hear is that staging is expensive.  I am going to rethink the fact that I don't have pricing on my website. 

I'm thinking that the cost of NOT staging your home, especially in today's tough Real Estate market, is a lot more than staging it.

Sharon, I think that's true, people might feel differently if you called it something different.

I remember when someone told me what 'fluffing' meant in the real world (porno, not my little world) and how the fluffer was the person who got the guy prepared to go on camera, First I thought, eww, then I thought, but that's what we do in a non-pornographic sense; we get houses ready for their big camera (mls) debut and showings... Maybe I'm naive, but I don't regret having 'fluff' in my company name. If people try to tease me about it, I just tell them what I wrote here!

Sharon, Very well said. I was checking my local market this morning and most of homes need just a consultation.

Sharon,

Makes total sense and is important in today's market, or any market for that matter.  Home staging involves many subtle changes that can empahaize strong selling points for a home.  It is important to put the home;s best squre foot forward...A

Sharon- as usual .... well written and illustrated.  I actually have flyers I use at Realtor's functions with my pricing on it.  You or I would want the same thing if were were looking for a plumber, or architect, or other person providing a service.

Sharon - I agree with Kathy, it's well written and illustrated. The way I see it, is that staging a home is similar to preparing for a wedding. For a wedding, most brides want to stand out, they want to be special and they go to great trouble to take care of all the details for the special occasion. Putting a house on the market to get more money, is definitely something special. People will know the difference between what a professional does versus what an amateur can do.

Nice post! I appreciate what you said.