Professional Help

Whether you are trying to sell a completely empty house or a home that is packed to the maximum with your belongings, it can sometimes be easier and less stressful to solicit the help of a professional home stager.  Professionals are experienced in the art of staging homes for sale.  They know what has been proven to work, and what hasn’t.  With the aid of a professional you can have your home staged and sold in no time.

If you are looking for a professional to help you stage your home there are several places to start.  The first way to find one is by asking around.  Do you have any acquaintances that have recently sold their homes?  Ask them if they have a professional that they can recommend.  Another place to check is with your real estate agent.  Many agents have lists of people who provide these types of services.

Once you have a list of recommendations the next step is to find the best price.  Get several free estimates and make your calculations.  Some services charge by the hour and other charge for the entire job.  If you find one that charges at an hourly rate you should ask them how many hours they expect it will take and figure things out from there.  You can also ask about past jobs that they’ve done and to see pictures.  You may even be able to speak to references that have solicited the help of these professionals in the past.

In some cases, your real estate agent may contribute to the cost of hiring a professional to help you stage your home.  After all, your real estate agent is getting a percentage of the sale and staging your home can result in a quicker sale for a higher price.  For your agent, hiring a professional is a great investment.