1. What is staging?

Staging is the art of showcasing your home through strategic placement of furniture and accessories with broad appeal. It portrays an ideal lifestyle that is move in ready.

2. Why do I need to stage my house before I put it on the market?

Staging helps your home stand out and presents it as move in ready playing up the positive and playing down the less than perfect.

3. Are there any statistics to prove staging works?

Yes, the San Jose Mercury News did a study published in May 2000 which stated: "Staged homes in the Bay Area were on the market 13.9 days while non-staged homes were on the market 30.9 days. .Staged homes sold for an average of 6.3% above list price while non-staged homes sold for an average of 1.6% above list price".

4. How much will it cost to stage my home?

The average staging cost is $3,000 -$5,000 and vary depending on the amount of furniture and accessory items are needed. A high end stage can cost as much as $10,000 - $20,000 depending on how much landscaping, painting, cleaning, packing and repairs will be required during the "pre-stage". The homeowners can save a lot of money if they are willing to do some of the "pre-stage" work.

5. If I have a limited budget can I still use an Interior Designer?

Absolutely!. If your budget is modest it is even more important that you avoid making a purchasing error. A two hour consultation can save you literally thousands of dollars by insuring that you get the biggest impact for your interior design dollar.