Staging Your Home
What Is It, Why Do It and Does It Work?

1. WHAT IS IT?
Styling a home can be elaborate and cover almost every known detail or minimal depending on the budget and need. Staging can include any or all of the following: furniture, rugs, window treatments, plants, outdoor furniture, books, lighting, music or simple items such as night slippers or garments hanging in the closet for effect.

2. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost varies depending on the level of quality and detail home design needed and the square footage of that home. The cost can further increase if the Seller desires special touches, such as real plants and flowers throughout the home. Many stagers calculate a per square foot cost. The price for a 2200 sq ft home could range from 6000 for a three month contract or a great deal more. There actually is no limit especially in Beverly Hills.

3. CAN WE STILL LIVE IN THE HOME IF IT IS STAGED?
Many stagers do not want anyone living in the property to preserve the furnishings but you may find that they may be willing to consider that situation when a partial staging has been done and when the Seller promises not to use those furnishings.

For more information on this topic, including what rooms you should stage and the time/commitment involved, please call Connie at 310.248.6401 or send her an email.