What is Occupied Home Staging?
Occupied home staging refers to the process of styling a currently lived-in property to appeal to potential buyers. Unlike vacant home staging, this process incorporates the homeowner’s existing furniture and decor, often supplemented with staging items that accentuate the home’s best features. This is done to make a space inviting and help buyers imagine themselves living there.
Why is Occupied Home Staging so important?
In a competitive real estate market, first impressions are everything. A staged home will jump off the page in online listings, attract more prospective buyers, and usually sell faster and for more money. Staging can be even more critical when a home is occupied. It helps de-personalize the space, declutter, and showcase the home’s potential. All while allowing the current residents to continue living there comfortably.
How Does the Process Work?
At 27 STAGE, we make occupied home staging easy and hassle-free:
- Initial Consultation: An on-site visit to your home is needed to evaluate the positives of your home and point out areas of improvement, discuss your goals, and provide you with a customized staging plan.
- Decluttering and Organization: We guide you in decluttering and rearranging your stuff to open up spaces and improve flow.
- Enhancements: Our experts bring in additional decor, artwork, or furniture if necessary, to elevate the space’s appeal.
- Show-Ready Results: Once staged, your home will be photo-ready for online listings and open houses.
Will My Furniture And Belongings Be Utilized?
Yes, your furnishings and belongings do play an important role in the process. Staging with personal pieces can save on a home stager’s product and rental costs, offering continued comfort to the residents. When it makes sense, we may provide our own replacement or added staging pieces to help create harmony in the overall look we achieve. Any staging enhancements are very carefully selected to complement the style you have while piquing the interest of the largest amount of buyers.
How Long Does The Staging Process Take?
It really depends on the size of your home and what needs to be prepared, but typically, occupied staging can be completed in several days to a week. We work to make certain your property is market-ready as quickly as possible.
At 27 STAGE, we get it. We know that there may be a budget involved in this process, so we have options to meet your needs. Occupied staging can be more affordable as it incorporates much of what you already have. Think of staging as an investment. It often returns one of the highest ROI’s in increased sale price and reduced time on the market.
Am I able to stay in my house when it’s staged?
Yes, that is one of the advantages of occupied home staging. In our process, we develop your space while it remains functional to live in. We will give you some practical tips to keep the staged look of your home during showings and open houses.
Need Occupied Home Staging?
Let 27 STAGE help you realize your home’s full potential. Whether you’re staging to sell or just want a fresh perspective, our occupied home staging services will raise the bar on your space. Call us today to book your consultation and take that first step towards selling your home in style!
