At 27 Stage, we specialize in elevating the perceived and appraisal value of your home using proven, strategic staging techniques. For many of the homes we work with, careful pre-listing staging directly influences the final valuation. Especially for homes where the appraiser factors in comparative analysis in their final valuation.
Many appraisers start by focusing on objective data. They look at the overall condition and presentation of the interior and exterior of the property. This helps them define the property’s effective age and overall maintenance level. A vacant house or one badly cluttered often obscures the floor plan’s true potential. This potentially affects the way they value the property versus comparable homes in the same age and geographic area.
A professionally staged home showcases the property in its best possible light. It shows off the floor plan’s potential to psychologically influence inspectors, appraisers, and potential buyers. The end result is often an appraisal value higher than a comparable home which isn’t staged. Even if the objective components are the same.
Most appraisers look for signs of wear and tear to determine if a home is effectively older than its actual age. This might include little things like water spots, dings in trim work, or foggy windows, which are ultimately cosmetic faults and don’t reflect the sound structure of the home. We proactively minimize these distractions by modernizing the interior feel of your home with high-quality furnishings and contemporary decor. This cosmetic refresh tells the appraiser the home is in peak condition, which reduces their inclination to look for hidden faults.
Empty rooms appear smaller than they really are, and some appraisers will even mislabel the space. This could be especially frustrating if one of your bedrooms is accidentally misidentified as an office or utility room. By defining each room in the home with thoughtful staging, you ensure each is labeled correctly on the final appraisal.
Our staging experts strategically place furniture and contemporary décor in ways to draw an appraiser’s eye toward permanent value-added features. This includes things like high-quality crown molding, hardwood floors, or an updated fireplace. We use professional design techniques to ensure these assets aren’t missed or blocked by bulky furniture. This subtly helps the appraiser accurately calculate the value of those upgrades, without you having to specifically point them out.
Our staging specialists have years of experience identifying potential problem areas and specific cosmetic improvements to give you the best chance of a high appraisal. We’ll walk through your property to create a roadmap for simultaneously decluttering and styling your home. By investing in pre-listing staging and proactively decluttering you send a clear message to the appraiser saying your property is a premium offering.
If you’re thinking about listing your home for sale and you want to get the maximum value for your home, call 27 Stage to set up a staging consultation appointment.
