Home Staging Designs of California

Why are vacant homes so hard to sell?

Vacant homes feel lifeless & cold. 

Vacancy says "Desperation!"  It's obvious the sellers need to sell now - and buyers expect to get a better deal.

Emotions influence all our buying decisions, and a vacant home has nothing to draw in a buyer's emotions.

It leaves too many questions - Will my furniture fit?  How big is this room really?  Is there a place for my big screen TV?

Flaws in the home are extremely obvious and will leave lasting impressions.

As a result, unstaged vacant homes typically take

three times longer to sell.

Palos Verdes Staging

 Never is professional home staging more important than in a vacant  home. 

 This home had been on the market for a year.  The owner did some updating and called Home Staging Designs of California to stage.

Results:  

Five Offers on First Weekend on this Rancho Palos Verdes Home.

This brand new townhome was on the market for six months...empty & stark.

But this Torrance home sold about one week after staging! 

This is a common experience for sellers who use Professional Home Stagers.

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 Call Beth at 310-809-7467 or Beth@homestagingdesignsca.com 

So How Does it Work?

• We begin with a  consultation & proposal, telling you exactly what needs to be done to the property.  Because of the significant time investment in this process, there is a $99 fee for this service.  (There is no charge for a proposal alone).
• When we receive your approval & 50% deposit, furniture is selected from a reliable furniture rental store.
• Accessories are selected (Rented from us at Home Staging Designs of California).
• Staging Day - Furniture is arranged, pictures hung, accessories & plants put in place for a spectacular new look in 1-2 days!

Is it Worth it?

Staging a vacant home is clearly more costly.  Consider your monthly costs on the empty house, the inconvenience of having it on the market, & how long you can let it sit.  In additon, Trulia & Zillow report that every month on the market bring 1% less in sales price.

Each home is different, but the typical cost of staging an average home for up to 90 days is $3000-$6500, depending on size and condition.   Very large and luxury homes are of course a bigger investment.

Builders stage model homes for a reason - it's smart marketing and it works!

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