A potential buyer needs to feel

AT HOME….

not IN YOUR HOME

1. What is Home Staging a house?

Presenting your home to rent or sell Home Staging is quite simply a term to describe the process that can help to sell or rent your home in the fastest possible time, at the highest possible price by preparing the property prior to putting it onto the market.

Think about how manufacturers of cars, clothes or even food, work hard to present their product. They are attempting to ensure that your attention is held, that you perceive the qualities of the item and that you desire the product they are selling.

Your property is just like any other product that may be for sale or to rent. It has to fight its corner along side other similar properties that are also on the market at a similar price with similar qualities.

The key to Home Staging is to understand what you re trying to achieve and ‘Appeal to the widest possible audience’

LKN Home Staging offers services that will ensure that your property goes onto the market looking the very best it can, without spending a fortune.

2. What will it all cost to stage my home. How much should I think about spending?.

It is always more difficult to make the decision to spend on a property you intend to leave. It is even more difficult if you have no idea how much it is all going to cost. You don't want to sign up to an open ended deal where costs keep rising.

As a Home Stager, it is my job to make the most of your property on an agreed budget. Remember that this process is different from Interior Design in that you work with 'What you have' changing things only where necessary to make the most of your interior decoration.

3. Who would use a Home Staging service?

Anyone who is contemplating selling or renting their home or property.

Most people have some idea of what to do before their home is viewed by potential buyers, but not all people can see what they may need to do to bring their own home and its interior decoration up to scratch.
Most people only sell their home a handfull of times in their lifetime, with years between each sale.
I help people by home staging, on a daily basis and so I know, from experience, what needs to be done.

Fashions change and so do the requirements of your potential buyers.

I encounter those buyers on a daily basis. As a stylist I carry out home makeovers and know that today’s viewer is looking for.

Most people living in their home don’t notice the little every day things that they put up with: musty or other off-putting odours, temperature too warm or too cold, lighting too bright or too dim, lack of storage space. Potential buyers may see these aspects of the property straight away and form a negative impression of the property in their mind…

A fresh pair of eyes will quickly pick up ‘Red Warning Lights’ (the ‘negatives’ a buyer sees) and can offer a solution.  These ‘Red Warning Lights’ are the potential barriers to a sale, and worse they are a green light to any buyer to put in a lower offer to you. They see any potential problems as money that will need to be spent on the property before they would feel comfortable living in it.

• Sellers are often too busy to put the time necessary into correcting the issues.
• Sellers may not have the skills to correct the issues.
• Sellers may fear that it will cost too much money to carry out the work needed to present their property.

This is why employing a professional who understands the process of Home Staging is important.

This is why LKN Home Staging can do the job for you.

4.  Will I be pressured into spending a lot of money on services, furniture, etc.?
Home Staging works... and, it's changing the way we sell real estate. As a highly trained Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), my mission is to honor a client by transforming their house into a "product" that appeals to more people, sells quickly and for top dollar! AND... to provide this transformation as economically as possible. I will do as much or as little as you want... you decide. I use the homeowners furniture and accessories by rearranging, redesigning and reinventing! The results are always amazing! Only when absolutely necessary do I recommend rental furniture or purchasing new accessories. If any accessory purchases are recommended, it will be with the intention of using the new items at your new home once the Staged property is sold. For those on a budget or those who prefer to do the work themselves, a Consultation and Home Staging Plan will provide all the information needed in order to set the Stage yourself!

5.  What is the advantage of using an ASP rather than another Home Stager?
An ASP has been highly trained to transform your home into a product that sells.  I do this by following specific guidelines that position us to best achieve this goal. I am committed to achieve this goal while always honoring our client! In addition... (and this is big!)... Only those who have earned an ASP accreditation qualify to participate in a Special Marketing Program hosted by StagedHomes.com. Your property will be listed on your ASP's Feature Page, along with "After ASP Home Staging" photos, at StagedHomes.com, a website that currently receives over 5.5 Million Hits per month! This incredible free marketing exposure is an additional bonus for the homeowner and the Real Estate Agent!

6.  What is the difference between an Accredited Staging Professional and an Interior Designer?
An ASP has been trained to turn your house into a "product" that sells quickly and for as much money as possible, NOT decorate your home to YOUR personal taste by spending money on new furnishings! An ASP has completely different goals in mind so the end result of how your property will be presented is vastly different!

7.  I live in an area where houses sell very quickly. Would I still benefit from
having my home staged?
Yes! You may even benefit more! Home Staging when the real estate market is HOT makes your home even MORE desirable! Buyers will pay full asking price for a home that is lack-luster.... just imagine what they will pay for a house that has been Staged by an ASP!

8.  When should I Stage my home?
If you're planning to sell your home, NOW is the time to have it Staged! It can take several weekends for many homeowners to get their property in tip-top shape. However, If your house is already on the market and has had little or no interest from potential buyers, NOW is the time to have it Staged! Many homes that have been on the market for 3 months to one year with no offers have sold in less than one week after being Staged.

9.  Why should I Stage my home? It's been carefully maintained and decorated!
When your house is on the market, it is vital that it is appealing to a large audience. We don't want potential buyers concentrating on your personal style of decorating, which they may or may not like! We want them to concentrate on a spacious and well maintained home that they can see themselves living in! An ASP uses proven techniques to help your home sell more quickly and for more money, no matter what state the real estate market is in! And... don't forget about the bonus marketing program that lists your property on at Stagedhomes.com!

10.  Is Staging really worth the investment?
Yes!  Home Staging is an investment in what is probably your biggest asset. It's an investment in your home's equity. In fact, I can provide Staging statistics that prove that Staged homes sell more quickly and for more money. Showing a Staged home is much easier and less stressful for the homeowner and the Realtor! In addition, when it comes time to move, the organizing and packing have already begun so it is a much smoother process. Remember... the investment in Home Staging will always be considerably less than your first price reduction!

11.  Why can't I just Stage my home myself?
There is certainly a lot of preparation that the homeowner can do to expedite the Staging process! An Accredited Staging Professional has the expertise, along with tricks of the trade, to direct your limited amount of time and great amount of effort where it will yield the highest return. For individuals who prefer to do-it-yourself, a Home Staging Plan & Consultation will provide all the direction needed to accomplish these goals. As an added bonus, homes Staged by an ASP will benefit from a Special Marketing Program by being featured on their ASP's Feature Page at StagedHomes.com, a site that receives over 5.5 Million Hits per month! Small investment... BIG return!

12.  How will I be able to live in my Staged home while I'm trying to sell it?
We're almost certain that you will absolutely love your new living environment! We will take photos of the Staged rooms and leave them with you so that you have a quick and easy reference when it comes time to prepare for showings. You probably won't have to live for long in your Staged home, though! Staged homes typically sell quickly, but regardless of the amount of time, we will make your space very pleasant, livable and functional!

13.   I know I could do some of the Interior Decoration work, but I'd need help with clearing clutter, sewing, electrics, plumbing...any advice?

That's fine, LKN Home Staging can carry out redecoration management and look after the bits you can't do. Or we can put you in touch with skilled trades people who you can employ to carry out the work. LKN Home Staging offers several services to help you!

Where do you start? Give me a call or send an email!

Tanya Denchfield, ASP

704.677.6427

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