Fees for Home Staging
A 2010 Home Gain Survey of realtors showed that sellers who spent an average of just $500 on staging their home recovered, on average, 586% of the cost in the sale of their home. So your return on investment is likely to be substantial.
Our cost depends on the size of your home, the amount of work that needs to be done, and how you want us to help you -- consultation and list of top recommended changes/improvements (including color consult for painting), or staging for you through furniture re-arranging, bringing in accessories, taking down window treatments, etc. and whether you want us to shop for you. Generally, the cost for us to stage your property is 1/4 percent or less of your selling price! If you need to rent or buy furniture, the cost will, of course, be higher, but the results in a higher selling price are likely to more than pay that cost over several times. In most cases, I have more than enough plants, art, and accessories in my inventory that I bring to your home.
When there is a cheaper way to make improvements, such as removing window treatments rather than buying new ones, I will always suggest that first. Often, I can use and re-arrange items from other rooms (including your basement, attic, or garage) to create a better traffic flow and more open and spacious feeling throughout your home. If I shop for you, I will work within your budget so there are no unpleasant surprises. The final decision depends on what you are comfortable with and your budget.
