Urban Presentations’ Senior Property Stylists Caroline Roussy’s latest project. Photo by Michelle Yuen.
With the popularity of today’s home staging shows, many people think they know what it takes to successfully stage a home for sale. Unfortunately, homeowners can easily be misled by how easy these shows make home staging seem.
Far more knowledge, equipment and planning goes into the home staging process than what is shown on television.
Continue reading for a full breakdown of the common misconceptions of home staging:
MYTH: I can stage my own house.
FACT: It is very difficult for homeowners to look at their own homes objectively. Living in a house, one becomes accustomed to the sights, sounds, and smells of their environment. Asking a professional home stager to evaluate your home will allow you to get a sneak peek at what buyers will be focusing on.
MYTH: Home staging costs too much.
FACT: Home staging does cost, but it also pays! The average cost of a complete staging project is usually much less than your first price reduction. There will be staging costs, but ultimately, it costs more not to stage.
MYTH: A decorated house is a staged house.
FACT: Decorating and staging are actually opposites in many ways. Decorating entails putting the existing homeowner’s tastes and styles into the house, making it personal. Staging, on the other hand, involves taking one’s personality out of the house, so the decor is neutral and appealing to the broadest possible range of potential home buyers.
MYTH: I will save time if I list my house first and then stage it if is doesn’t sell.
FACT: In reality, it is best to have your house staged before it is listed. The greatest buzz about a house is generated when it is first listed. We all know that first impressions are key. This applies when it comes to a successful home sale, too!
MYTH: Home staging is just a real estate fad.
FACT: Although it was introduced to the general public by popular HGTV shows, home staging has actually been around since the 1970’s. Staging is as common as open houses and most agents and sellers recognize the value of a staged home, not because it is trendy, but because it works.
At Urban Presentations, we are here to help you prepare your property for sale!
Our team of talented property stylists provides gorgeous designs, on-trend staging furnishings and exceptional client care.
Whether you need full-service staging or a professional consultation give us a call at 604-875-0566 or email us at info@urbanpresentations.com to see how we can help you UPStage your space!