PROFESSIONAL HOME STAGING WORKS TO SELL HOMES

Here's what the experts say....

As stated on ABC's Good Morning America (April 23, 2006), "In many parts of the country, the housing market is cooling off.  So, if you're looking to sell your house, some experts believe staging is more important than ever. The idea behind staging is to make your home less of a personal style, so that it attracts a wider range of buyers."

Home staging and redesign techniques such as those seen on HGTV and employed by certified house stagers will remove items that might turn-off a buyer.  The home looks larger and well-maintained.  With the stager emphasizing the focal point and purpose in each room, the buyer's eyes are directed away from the personal furnishings and towards the best features of the house.

Texas Realtor (August 2007) states "Real estate agents understand the value of staging a home to sell. But some homeowners may have the faulty impression that their home is not worthy of staging-that staging only works in high-end properties or that they will have to shell out more to prepare their home than they can possibly recover in the sale.  If you show them otherwise, they may sell their home quicker and for more money."

You can have the advantage of a certified home stager to assist your sale!

STAGING SMART N SOLD!

Smart Solutions To Get Your Home Sold in the Houston Area

If you want to sell a home quickly and for the most money, you would be smart to hire our expertise in professional home staging. Our house staging services are certified by HSR, a leader in the industry, and we can recommend those changes that will make a home appeal to more buyers. Statistics have shown that staged homes sell up to 50% faster and 10% higher. Advantages to hiring our firm for your real estate staging are:

• We offer customized fees for home staging and redesign services. YOU decide what fits your goals and provides maximum return for the home improvement dollars that you have budgeted. Weigh this cost versus a home price reduction!

• Buyers will compare your home to brand new models and we change the buyer's perspective from "someone else lives here" to "I want to live here!"

• Staged homes photograph much better on the internet, and that is where 85% of buyers start their home search. New staged photos can be submitted to MLS.

• Realtors view staged homes as premier properties that appeal to buyers; therefore they will be more eager to spend time arranging those showings.

How does professional home staging help to sell my house in Houston?

People buy with emotion. Buyers can't look past unorganized rooms, clutter, or furnishings that don't match their taste-OR visualize how to arrange furniture in a vacant house! Real estate staging neutralizes the décor so that the home appeals to many buyers.  Professional house staging uses "emotional connect point" techniques so that buyers do not have to use their own imaginations, but can immediately feel at home.

Will I have to buy new furnishings?

The stager or redesigner will use items from the home, but may have recommendations for a few small purchases such as new bedding, towels, small artwork or greenery from affordable retailers.  Shopping services are offered if needed, and any new items stay with the homeowner to be used at the next house. The decision is always up to YOU.

Will I have to repaint or do other home improvements?

A proposal will be provided which will prioritize suggested improvements, so that YOU can decide where and how to spend your budgeted dollars. The goal is minimal expense.

Should I hire a stager only if my home has difficulty selling?

The first impression is the key factor in selling any home in any price range!  Buyers get excited when they see a new property go onto the internet or a sign go up in the yard, so the BEST time to stage is before listing the home and taking those photos. However, if the house is not selling- ACT QUICKLY to get the home staged before it sits on the market any longer!  New internet photos can always be submitted after house staging. Use home staging before reducing the price!

What about vacant house staging?

A cost plan will be provided with recommendations, including renting some furnishings from a furniture rental company. It does not take a house full of decorations to make the buyer feel at home, just some key staging items.

 Areas Served?

West University, Bellaire, Houston, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland, League City, Seabrook, Kemah and surrounding cities.

What are the fees for home staging services?

Please call, or email Staging Smart N Sold!

Our goal is to get top dollar for the home, while spending the minimal for improvements.

When we found our dream home before we had even put our current home on the market, we knew we needed an edge to help sell our home quickly. We decided to enlist the assistance of a professional home stager and found Kathy Riggle at Staging Smart N Sold. She redesigned key rooms in our home to accent strong selling points and minimize flaws, using primarily our own furniture and accessories. The transformation of our home was truly remarkable. The small cost of staging more than paid for itself when our home sold in just two weeks for almost the full asking price!

We were so pleased with the results of the home staging, we utilized Kathy's personal shopping service to help decorate our new home. She chose beautiful pieces and always kept our budget in mind. We couldn't be happier with our quick sale and beautifully decorated new home. We would highly recommend the services of Kathy Riggle at Staging Smart N Sold.

Sarah M.    Pearland, TX

I appreciate all of the great staging tips that you passed on to us.  We put together a to-do list and are eager to get started.  We also had our first meeting with a realtor yesterday.  The advice you gave us made me feel a lot less nervous and more prepared than I would have been otherwise.  I cannot thank you enough for everything!

Angela V.

I had my Open House on the weekend and it went really well; I definitely believe that staging gave the house a distinct advantage.  Thanks Kathy,

Tammy P.   League City, TX

The house is SOLD - took 8 days Kathy - I was ecstatic!  I am certain it was helped by staging, especially the Master Bedroom because it really demonstrated the size of the room. 

Tammy

We were very pleased to meet with you and think you provide an excellent service. We have passed your name on to several people. .

Thanks again!

JB