In addition to supplying the furnishings, they do the heavy lifting and move furniture throughout the house to achieve the desired effect. They cover the cost of any damage that may happen in the process. That said, staging the home yourself not only saves you money, but also allows you to infuse your own personality into the theme. No one knows your home better than you do. You know its pros and cons and how to manage both in order to show the home in its best condition. You know how to light all the rooms and when to treat the lawn for weeds to prevent them from sprouting overnight.
STAGING INTERVIEW
✓What is your formal training? ✓Are you Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) Certified? ✓How long have you been a professional stager? ✓May I see your portfolio? ✓Do you select all furnishing, accessories, and paint?
✓What style do you recommend for my home? ✓Do you know the real estatemarket of my area? ✓May I call your references? ✓Are you insured? ✓What are your rates? Do you have a contract?
✓Beprepared to followtheir instructions.The stagerwill instruct you on how to live in a staged home to keep the rooms in order and ready for viewing. ✓ If you aren’t living in the home while it’s on themarket, be sure to dust regularly.
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