Staging FAQ’s

Should I invest in having my home professionally staged?

Studies show that staged homes sell for more money – on average for 6.3% more than homes that are not staged. Staged homes sell typically 50% faster due to the fact they will generate more showings and appeal to more buyers.

National Association of Realtors survey found that the longer a home stays on the market, the lower the price drops. Homes that sold after four weeks on the market sold for 6% less than those that sold within the first four weeks.

“You will never get a second chance to make a first impression”

Why do I need a home stager?

It’s extremely difficult for home owners to stage their home because of their emotional attachment to the property. Buyers, on the other hand, are often times intimidated by your personal items…feeling as though they have intruded on your space. The professionals at Jones Home Staging By Design are certified and professionally trained in the techniques of creating an atmosphere in which the buyer can imagine themselves living. If 90% of buyers cannot visualize past what they see, then it’s critical to create a look that will attract them.

Do I have to spend money if I wish to stage my home?

There are three phases of home staging:

*Using what the owner has: often the only thing needed is to de-clutter, organize, edit furniture and accessories, and reposition existing furniture and accessories for better balance and flow.

*Adding furniture and accessories:

The homeowner can rent or purchase strategic furniture and accessories, such as bedding, lamps, artwork, etc. that are carefully chosen by a Jones Home Staging By Design consultant to enhance the decor.

*Doing simple but dramatic updates and changes:

A Jones Home Staging By Design consultant can recommend things such as quick repairs, repainting, updating lighting and plumbing fixtures and cabinet hardware, and has access to reliable resources, such as painters, landscapers, etc., to help the homeowner accomplish these tasks.

Home staging is an investment, not an expense! Statistics show that an investment in staging increases profit in two ways: it increases the value of the property, and by decreasing the amount of time on the market, the owner saves on mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, etc.

What is Staging?

Jones Home Staging By Design, serving Jackson, Milan, TN. and surrounding counties, Madison, Gibson, Carroll, Weakley and Crockett.

“Home Staging is using limited funds, practical creativity and extraordinary expertise to professionally prepare a home sell. At this point, the home becomes infinitely more attractive to potential buyers which drastically increases the selling price, while lowering the number of days a home is on the market.”

85% of the potential buyers are searching the internet first. We want that potential buyer to be visually drawn to your home FIRST! A professionally staged and photographed home will provide that opportunity. Time is money and time on the market can take away from the return on one of the largest investments of your lifetime.

Home Staging is about illusions. It’s beyond decorating and cleaning. It’s about perfecting the art of creating moods. Staging makes your house look bigger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more loving and, best of all, it makes home buyers want to buy it.

Contrary to what you might think, it’s about more than preparing the house for sale. Staging is what you do after you’ve cleaned, decluttered, painted, made minor repairs; it’s all about dressing the house for sale. It’s about adding the small details: the lipstick, mascara and, for simplicity, a stunning, single strand of pearls.

How can I schedule a consultation for staging my home?
Call – 731-414-0663 – for complete services and pricing or contact us by email at doreen@homestagingbydesign.com