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  1. What is home staging?  Home staging is the art of using home improvement, decorating and target marketing techniques to transform a home into showcase condition so it will appeal to the greatest number of buyers possible.
     
  1. Has home staging been proven effective in nationwide studies? 
    1. A Coldwell Banker survey reported that staged homes, on average, sold in half the time that non-staged homes did (USA Today)
    2. A staged home’s final sales price is on average 17% higher than a non-staged home (U.S. Housing & Urban Development Report)
    3. The longer a home is on the market, the lower the sales price will be (National Association of Realtors)
    4. Sellers who invested in staging services recovered over 343% return on their investment (2007 Home Gain Survey)
       
  1. Why should I hire a staging professional instead of preparing the home myself? 
    1. It saves you time and money:  Hiring a staging professional takes the guesswork out of what to do and guarantees you won’t waste your time and money on unnecessary improvements that will not appeal to your target market.
    2. Very few home owners can be objective when it comes to staging their own homes and many of them are not skilled at interior decorating. 
    3. Realtors can only do so much to help homeowners prepare for market.  A staging professional fills the void and makes sure it gets done and gets done right.
       
  1. What should I look for in a good home stager? 
    1. Professional:  specifically trained and certified in the field of home staging; member of a national association
    2. Qualified:  has the skills needed to perform the majority of the work needed to prepare the home for market
    3. Resourceful:  has a network of trusted vendors and contractors that can handle whatever the project needs in an expeditious manner
    4. Experienced: can provide a list of references and has a portfolio of previous projects
    5. Provides flexible services:  meets the needs of clients with different needs and different budgets
    6. Reliable:  accurate estimates; gets the job done, done right, and on time
    7. ROI:  focused on providing clients with the best possible return on their investment
       
  1. What is the difference between home staging and redesign?  While home staging is specifically aimed at transforming homes that will be or are for sale, redesign is the process of freshening up a home for current owners who plan on enjoying the home for some time.
     
  1. What is the difference between a home stager and an interior designer?  An interior designer is trained to tailor a home to the owner’s unique tastes, style, and needs.  A home stager is specifically trained to transform a home so that it will appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers possible. 


 

  

 

 
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Upper Valley Home Staging, LLC is dedicated to providing New Hampshire and Vermont Home Sellers and Realtors with professional home staging services that will help their homes sell faster and for the highest price possible.  We offer a comprehensive portfolio of services to meet any need and any budget and are committed to our client’s complete satisfaction while providing optimum value for their investment.
 

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