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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the things I should do before putting my house on the market?
First you need to pack up the things you won't be needing on a daily basis,
this will help in clearing out some of the clutter that tends to accumulate.
Do the repairs if needed. A fresh coat of paint is always a plus.
The house and windows should be squeaky clean!
If your house needs some updating, you should consult with a Home Stager.
Having your house Home Staged is vital to generate the quickest sale and for a
higher return on your investment.
How long does it take to Stage a house?
Depending on the task, it can take as little as a few hours, if your house is in
good condition and is relatively updated.
If the house needs some work with repairs, painting, updating and shopping for
accessories, pulling it all together can take a few days.
What is the difference between a Home Stager and an Interior Designer?
Staging is really preparing by depersonalising your house so that the potential
buyer can see himself living in the space. Staging is about preparing your house
before is goes on the market so that it is more attractive to potential buyers.
Decorating is a much more involved process, and it is the opposite of
depersonalising. It is personalising your home, for your pleasure.
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What are the benefits of hiring a Home Stager?
Well, having someone qualified in this field will minimize the stress of making
important decisions and thus avoiding costly mistakes.
A Home Stager will no doubt come
up with some great ideas, which you may not have thought of before, in addition
to providing you with a whole new vision of your space and how to best present
it. They also know how and where to shop for the best prices, keeping your
budget in mind. Suppliers sometimes offer a discount to the designer, which they
may pass on to their client.
Why would I spend money to sell my house?
You have to look at it as an investment on your return, besides, the cost is
minimal.
How important is it to hire a designer for a colour consultation?
Unless you have a great eye for design and colour, it's vital!
Most people choose colours straight from the colour palette, without considering
the lighting of the space in question. A colour will look a certain way in one
room and completely different in another room. And if you're choosing the
colour from the paint store, well you're in for a big surprise when you put it
on your walls.
There are also other elements to consider, as colours have a psychological effect
on us. What is the mood you want to create?
There is also the balance of colour to consider that will tie in with your
furniture and accessories to pull it all together.
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Top 5 Things To Do
Before you do anything: give your home a fresh coat of paint.
1. Replace carpeting that is old, stained or dated, with new
carpeting or flooring.
2. If the kitchen needs updating, it may just need some new
hardware or a fresh coat of paint, and maybe a new window treatment.
If it's in bad shape, you'll have to decide on a budget and put the
work where the attention is needed.
3. Window treatments are very important, but you can keep
them to a minimal cost.
4. Bathrooms should have very little in view and should
'feel' clean. It's best to use white fluffy cotton towels and cotton
bath mats to give it that spa appeal.
5. Bedroom linen should be fresh and crisp and updated.
Lighting is also very important. If lighting fixtures are dated,
they should be changed for something more current.
Clean, clean, clean!
I can't say it enough. The house should look and smell clean.
Windows should be sparkling. And last, but not least, the house
should be Staged at that point.
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