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What is staging?
Staging is one of the most effective, proven
real estate marketing tools (after reasonable pricing)
in selling a home. Statistics show that staged homes
sell 80% faster for prices as much as 7% higher
than comparable, non-staged properties. |
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Why should I invest in
staging?
Staging will get you more money sooner.
Often a home will very likely languish on the
market for an unnecessarily long time. A "sitting"
home often becomes a financial and personal burden
on individuals and their families- literally putting
their lives on ‘hold’ waiting for
it to sell. Staging will avoid such detriment.
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Can't I just try it first
without staging?
Putting a home on the market without preparing it
for "public exhibition" has been proven
to be far less successful. The most crucial time
after a home gets on the market is the first two
weeks. If it is not properly prepared, there simply
will not be a second chance for that positive first
impression necessary to motivate buyers. |
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I didn't stage my home first
and it didn't sell. Is it too late now?
It is never too late to receive the benefits
of staging and wonders can be done later to bring
an old listing to life, but again, it is shown to
be most effective when coming to market.
Gina Nugent, Owner of Staged and Closed™,
cannot stress the importance of staging BEFORE
it goes "public", enough. Clients, hiring
her after their homes haven't sold in the timeframe
they desired, regret their costly mistake of not
staging it from the beginning.
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What if I can't afford staging?
In many cases sellers cannot afford NOT to stage
if they want their home to move quickly for the
desired price.
The investment in Staging is always a lot less
than the price reduction which the seller has
to expect from buyers if it is not move-in ready
for them. Giving buyers a "to-do-list"
before they even put in an offer, is a big "NO"
in this highly-competitive market. |
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Is staging cost prohibitive?
It is much more reasonable than people
realize. In fact, given the higher value one can
receive and the quicker sale time, both of which
have been proven in numerous studies, it can be
the best investment possible- quickly returning
many times the cost.
Staging does not simply redesign a space. All
changes are done with a cost benefit in mind to
please the seller.
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Where do the furnishings
come from?
Staged and Closed™ has a large
warehouse in which contains the majority of its
inventory. Furthermore, we can create custom pieces
for your home if necessary. |
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Do you sell any furniture?
All of our furniture is for sale, including
window treatments, accessories, potted plants,
art, mirrors, chandeliers, and mirrors. Please
give us a call if you see any piece you are interested
in. |
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How long does it take?
Once we have a signed contract, payment,
and key, we can install your home in 2 - 10 days,
depending on size. |
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Do I have to be there?
No. It is recommended that the home owner
in not present. The process of staging is highly
dynamic and only after we are all done, the home
will represent its polished look. We also want
to impress the seller and surprise them with the
result, so he can feel what the potential buyer
will when they see the home for the first time. |
