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Spring Selling Season is upon us! Looking to get your occupied home ready to list FAST? Our Market-Ready Refresh packages are our most cost-effective offering, perfect for busy homeowners and agents who want to get a property to market quickly. This service provides a swift, strategic, and convenient way to maximize the visual aspects of a home for a quick, profitable sale.
Refresh vs. Staging
These services focus on rearranging and editing your existing furnishings and décor to create a more presentable and desirable environment. Working with the agent and/or the homeowner, this collaborative process brings professional, hands-on assistance and proven merchandising techniques to swiftly and efficiently refresh the look and feel of the home.
Upon completion, you’ll receive a list of additional tasks to maintain your home’s show-ready presentation. At this point, we may recommend adding additional decor items or furniture. Inventory from our warehouse can be brought in at an additional fee.
Market Ready Refresh Packages
Express Refresh: This is our most budget-friendly and expedient refresh offering. Our lead stager collaborates closely with you and your realtor to revitalize one or two key spaces during a three-hour engagement with us. Our emphasis will be on the “focus” rooms for home selling. This is priced at $499 and is a small investment to ensure a quicker and more profitable sale…an investment that is far less than your first price reduction!
Double Impact: Maximize efficiency with two experienced stagers who will refresh two to three spaces in just 3 hours for $599. Ideal for a broader refresh across multiple rooms. This package will give you a real competitive leg-up on the neighborhood comps!
Full-Team Blitz: For “maximum impact” you’ll receive four hours of comprehensive transformation with two stagers and two dedicated movers for $999. This powerhouse team tackles every detail, making your entire home shine, and offering extraordinary value that can transform your entire home in record time!
Spring is almost here…
Real estate’s most important season is upon us.
Don’t wait to get your home ready.
Make your home SHINE before you put up the SIGN!
Embarking on the journey of selling your home can be both exciting and overwhelming. At Impact Home Staging Experts, we understand the importance of making a stellar first impression to potential buyers. Our consultation service is designed to guide our customers through the process of preparing their home for sale to ensure it shines in the best possible light. Let’s take a closer look at what clients can expect during our consultation.
Our Process
Every home seller is unique, so we begin by getting some key information about our clients to provide the most useful information to help them prepare their home for sale. Our primary goal is to understand the client’s goals, timeframe, and any other information pertinent to the upcoming move. Does the homeowner plan to sell or donate some furniture prior to moving? Will they be living in the home during the sales process? Will there be time to paint (if necessary) or make larger home improvements that we might suggest? All of this “intel” helps us better formulate a workable plan that suits the customer’s specific needs and situation.
Staging is not “decorating”, and we help sellers understand this distinction. Decorating is very personal based on specific likes and personal tastes. Since taste is very personal, what one person likes may not appeal to the potential buyer. This can strongly influence whether a buyer makes an offer or walks away.
Our goal is for a buyer to see the listed property as their future home. Our aim is to transform the home in a way that will appeal to (and make an emotional connection with) the largest pool of home buyers. We make sure sellers know that nothing we say is personal; our knowledge comes from 20 years of experience and putting it to work for you will help you sell FASTER and for MORE MONEY!
Whole-House Walkthrough
Our next step is a quick, high-level overview of your entire house that allows us to capture first impressions and note potential areas of improvement. We encourage you to grab a notepad and pen while we perform this quick walkthrough, which is aimed at gaining an understanding of what we have to work with. During this time, we will take “before” pictures as needed to document the current state.
Consultation and Discussion
Now the heart of the consultation unfolds. We always start with the exterior and curb appeal, underscoring the significance of this as the first impression. Moving through the home with a “buyer’s eye,” we discuss the importance of key spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, and living rooms.
The consultation involves selecting and tagging items to stay in each space, potentially creating diagrams for layout. We might discuss recommended paint colors or minor repairs that are needed. We also consider things like a room’s “flow” (is it too crowded?), the amount of natural light, and whether each room has a dedication function. An example might be making sure a dining room is staged as a dining room even if it’s currently a child’s play area. An integral part of the consultation addresses potential deal-breakers, such as odors, clutter, pet hair or damage, and any necessary repairs.
While this is primarily a “walk and talk”, we can offer minor hands-on help if needed, such as moving art or small items. If key rooms are empty or require additional furnishings, we discuss supplemental staging, offering to send a quote for the client to review.
The Deliverable
At the end of the 1.5-hour consultation, you can expect a summary of the top five to ten priorities and how to address them. Our aim is not only to enhance the appeal of your home but also to equip you with valuable insights into the selling process. With Impact Home Staging Experts, your journey to a successful home sale begins with a thoughtful and comprehensive consultation.
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Here’s a quick overview of our consultation process, starring some of our team members. Enjoy!
Selling a home during the holidays can be challenging due to the festive distractions and the potential for inclement weather here in Michigan. However, with the right strategy, you can make your home stand out and appeal to potential buyers. Here are some tips from our staging professionals for staging and selling a home during the holidays:
- Keep decorations tasteful: Decorate your home, but avoid going overboard with holiday decorations. Opt for a neutral and elegant theme that appeals to a wide range of buyers. Choose colors that complement your décor, and be judicious when choosing very religious or personal decorations.
- Enhance curb appeal: Winter can be tough on your home’s exterior. Make sure your driveway and walkways are clear of snow and ice, and keep the yard well-maintained. Consider adding some outdoor holiday lights to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- Create a cozy ambiance: Highlight the cozy and inviting aspects of your home. Use soft throws, warm lighting, and scented candles to make your space feel inviting and comfortable. A crackling fire in the fireplace, if you have one, can add to the ambiance.
- Let in the Light: Winter’s weaker sunlight and shorter days can make a home feel gloomy. Be sure to open drapes (or even consider removing them) to allow in plenty of natural light, and increase the wattage in your lamps, where appropriate.
- Highlight winter features: Emphasize the advantages of your home during the winter months. If you have energy-efficient windows, a heated garage, or a well-insulated attic, make sure to mention these selling points in your listing and during showings.
- Professionally stage your home: The holidays are busy enough without adding a home sale to the list. Our staging professionals can get your home photo- and showing-ready in just a day or two, with minimal disruption to your life during this hectic time.
Selling a home during the holidays can be a rewarding experience with the right approach. By creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with professional staging and a skilled real estate agent, you can increase your chances of selling your home quickly and at a favorable price, even during the hectic holiday season!