FAQs

1. Is staging necessary and does it work?

In a national survey done in 2004-2005, homes staged by Accredited Staging Professionals (ASP™) sold for 6-10% more than comparable non-staged homes and in half the time. Staged homes stand out in the market and generate more interest among realtors and buyers.

• Occupied Homes: The way you live in your home and the way you want to sell your home are two different things. Staging freshens up your home's look to make it universally appealing and to create a calm and relaxing environment so buyers can imagine themselves in THE home rather than in YOUR home.
• Vacant Homes: An empty room looks significantly smaller than a furnished room and buyers have a very hard time imagining whether their possessions will fit into an empty space. A staged home takes the guesswork away from the buyers and helps create an emotional connection with the property, leading to a faster sale.

Our staging plays up the selling points of the property making the house look its best, setting it apart from the non-staged houses on the market.
Forbes.com recommends home staging as a TOP home improvement investment when preparing your house for sale. Read the following testimonials on the importance of staging:

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2. Is staging expensive?

We can do as much or as little as needed to work into your budget. If you have the time and energy to do the work yourself you can start with our basic consultation, which starts at $200 depending on the size of your property. Remember, your home is your greatest investment so a little time and money spent up front will result in a quicker and more profitable sale. The amount you spend on staging will be considerably less than a price reduction on your house when it doesn't sell.

3. How long does it take to stage a house?

A consultation can be arranged within days from your call and the active time spent staging an occupied or vacant house is usually one to two days.

4. Why choose Room to Improve, LLC?

There are a number of reasons to choose Room to Improve, LLC, such as:

1. We, as co-owners, work as a team to bring you the best service. Two pairs of eyes are always better than one and it allows us to complete the job efficiently.
2. Our aesthetic is refined and calming. We have a large and ever-expanding inventory of contemporary and sophisticated furnishings and accessories.
3. Our professional training as stagers and our experience in interior renovations and design give us the tools we need to take your property to its full potential and set it above the rest.
4. As members of the Accredited Staging Professionals (ASP™) and the International Association of Home Staging Professionals IAHSP™ we list your property's photos on our official ASP™ Stagedhomes.com website which is visited by millions every month. 70% of buyers look online for their home so the more web exposure the better.

5. When and how do I pay for the staging services?

Payment is due at the time of service by Visa, MasterCard or debit card.