Stage your Home for Sale: Questions to Ask when Hiring a Home Stager
In today's market, it's important to find ways to set yourself apart from your competition. Buyer's frequently tour multiple properties on any given day so staging your home could make the difference between a long marketing period with little buyer interest versus a shorter marketing period with high buyer interest.
If you'd like to consider hiring a home stager, below are some questions to ask when interviewing home stagers.
Can we meet in person? - It's important to meet them in person versus talking to them over the phone. That way, you'll have an opportunity to see how you interact with them. You'll be able to determine their communication style: Are they pleasant when bringing up staging ideas for your home? How do they respond to your questions or concern over a staging idea? Are they brusque or not open to discussing options for your space?
Will you bring a portfolio? - You'll want to review some of the work that they've done for other clients. That way, you'll be able to get an idea of their abilities and whether you find their work appealing. Are homes similar to yours in their portfolio?
Do you have an area of expertise? Every stager is different. Perhaps they specialize in high-end modern homes versus New England capes. Make sure they have experience in your location and the ability to stage your home style appropriately.
What is your training? How long have they worked as a home stager? Do they have experience staging your style of home? Do they work with area Realtors or have real estate experience? Do they have any special training or certification?
May I review your contract? It's important to thoroughly review any contract to make sure it covers the terms that you have agreed upon. Read the contract a couple of times to make sure that agreed upon terms are not missing or vague.
Lastly, ask the home stager for names of past clients that live in the area. Speaking with past clients, as well as utilizing online search engines, can be beneficial in determining who would be the best home stager for you.
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