Vacant Staging
REDUCED DAYS ON MARKET
According to the National Association of Realtors, staged homes sell 72% faster than non-staged homes. The average listing time of a staged property is 13.9 days. 95.6% of INhance IT! staged homes have been under contract in 11 days or less.
INCREASED PRICES
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that a staged home sells on average 17% higher. Staged homes sell at an average of 6.4% above list price. 63% of home buyers said they would pay more for a move-in ready home.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Today’s buyers have high expectations and many choices. Staging allows a home to be shown in optimal condition and makes it stand out from the competition. For this reason, 85% of realtors recommend professional staging.
MORE FOOT TRAFFIC
92% of buyers begin their home search on the internet. Homes that are staged present better online, resulting in more showings and higher open-house turnout. Staged homes are merchandised to appeal to the widest range of people, this can increase the amount of interested buyers.
The average staging investment for vacant properties is approximately 1% of the home’s list price. The cost of staging your property is considerably less than a price reduction. According to Zillow, a 1% price reduction occurs each month a home goes unsold.
Over 90% of buyers first searched for homes online. 84% reported that photographs were the most important information provided. The use of quality photos means the difference between good foot traffic and no showings.
SMART COST-BENEFIT
BUYER TRENDS
THE PROCESS
1
Quote
To get a free vacant home staging quote, give us a call at 314-486-5354 or fill out the online form . All contracts are sent via email and signed using docusign. In order to secure an install date, 50% of the total staging fee is required.
Once your install date is scheduled, our experts will preview your property and create a cohesive design plan. In some instances, we are able to digitally preview the property by accessing the MLS.
We recommend keeping your property staged through contingencies. Once the process is complete, we will schedule a move-out day. There are no hidden fees, the move-out cost is factored into your initial quote.
The staging installation process typically takes 2-4 hours depending on the size of the home. Your property will be “showcase” ready that very day, allowing you to schedule a photographer the same day as the install.
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Preview
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Install
4
Move Out
Staging isn’t to be confused with interior design. Whereas home decorating and interior design focuses on creating a living environment matching the individual needs of the owners, our function as a home stager is to prepare the home for sale by creating a merchandising plan that will allow the home to appeal to the widest range of potential buyers.
INhance IT Home Staging will objectively view the home as a product and highlight or focus on its assets, while downplaying or minimizing its flaws. We ensure that the home is shown at its finest and best condition.
Our furnishings and accessories reflect the latest in color and design trends, while maintaining a taste-neutral look that appeals to many. Our style is transitional meaning it is a marriage between traditional and contemporary styles equating to a classic, timeless design. Furniture lines are simple yet sophisticated, featuring either straight lines or rounded profiles.
