Why should I have my home professionally staged?

According to recent studies, homes that have been professionally staged generally sell in half the time and for an average of 6-10% more than unstaged homes. When you put your home on the market it faces some very stiff competition. Here in the Sandhills of North Carolina we have seen the market get only more competitive in recent months. At Staging The Sandhills we strive to ensure that your home stands out from the competition, sells in the shortest amount of time, and sells for the most money.

Don’t most buyers have the imagination to see beyond the surroundings?

Unfortunately, no. Studies have shown that only about 10% of home buyers have the ability to see beyond the decorating schemes and personal items in a home. They just cannot visualize themselves living in such a home. Remember, most first impressions are made within the first 15 seconds. Once lost there is no getting it back. At Staging The Sandhills we want that first impression to be “WOW”!

Why should I spend money on a home when I am selling it?

Don’t think of home staging as an expense, think of it as an investment. A professionally staged home will result in increased sales price. Staging The Sandhills will work with homeowners in the central North Carolina area to transform your home for a quick and profitable sale. Statistics have shown an average 200% return on the staging investment, Staging can actually make you money!

Is Home Staging tax deductible?

In many situations Home Staging can be tax deductible because the fees for home staging services can be considered an advertising expense. (See IRS Publication 523) This will influence a seller's capitol gain or loss when the property sells. Please contact your accountant to discuss how to deduct your home staging expenses.

Can’t I stage my own home? 

In most cases the answer to this question is no. Quite simply your house is your home. Most homeowners are so comfortable in their homes, and in their decorating choices, that they are unable to perceive that their choices will probably not appeal to a wide audience. Simply put, there is such an emotional attachment that most sellers will be simply unable to see the flaws and shortcomings in their surroundings. At Staging The Sandhills we will come in with trained, critical, “buyer’s” eyes that will enable us to determine what changes will need to be made to appeal to the widest possible audience.