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Do I have to pay for a stager to stage my house?
Is it going to be worth the $5k to have my house professionally staged or can I just do it on my own? My furniture isn't too old and I can clean out the clutter. Will I make more than the $5k back if I do it?
Asked By Tamika S | Des Moines, IA | 518 views | Selling | 1 year ago
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Gloria Mitchell
Wilkinson Triad Realty
No, you do not have to pay for a stager to stage your house. There are several ways to stage a house for free, such as rearranging furniture, adding accents, and decluttering. You can also declutter and style the house yourself, utilizing items from around your home to give it a personal touch and make it more appealing to potential buyers.
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Mike Smallegan
Keller Williams Grand Rapids
As a property owner, you have the choice to either hire a professional home stager or to stage your home yourself. Whether or not it is worth the cost of hiring a professional stager depends on various factors, including the local real estate market, the condition and style of your property, and your budget.
Professional home staging can help present your property in its best light, making it more appealing to potential buyers and potentially helping you sell your home faster and for a higher price. However, it can also be a significant expense, so it is important to carefully consider the potential benefits and costs before making a decision.
If you opt to stage your home yourself, you can still make a big impact by decluttering, rearranging furniture, and adding a few decorative touches to help enhance the look and feel of your property. Cleaning and minor repairs can also go a long way in making your home more appealing to potential buyers.
Ultimately, the decision on whether or not to hire a professional stager and the amount of money you should invest in home staging will depend on your individual situation and goals.
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Sean Black
LUXE Properties
Completely depends on the sellers budget and the market conditions, on higher value homes I would strongly recommend it.
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Kristin Gallatin
Savvy Properties LLC
Properties that are priced right and staged well SELL. In addition, do not underestimate the putting your very best foot forward with a thorough cleaning! If you want to maximize your proceeds, I recommend hiring a professional cleaner for sure. As far as staging goes, in most cases, you can simply schedule a walk through and see how best to utilize your current furnishings, where to reduce clutter and how to set the stage with accents and accessories! Good luck!
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Kenya Reeves-Costa
Compass
Hi Tamika! You do not. Perhaps you and your agent can come up with a plan to use your furniture , store unneeded items and supplement what is needed! Good luck with your sale!
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Heather Stout
Zach Taylor Real Estate
You do not have to spend $5k on staging. I would recommend investing in a storage unit. Start packing and only leave in the home what you will need during the phase of the Listing. Remove any over sized furniture. Have the home professionally cleaned if your Listing Agent does not offer the service.
You can stage your home with your own furniture, absolutely. I recommend take down your family photos and remove all personal items. You want a Buyer to imagine their furnishings and Family in the home so less is better.
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