Staging

Infographic: Does Staging Really Work?

By Karen Eubank / May 30, 2016 /

We all know staging works. However, convincing sellers to stage can sometimes be a challenge. Even though they realize their homes will look better and sell more quickly, some are reluctant to spend the money or take the time required to  properly prepare their homes for sale.  Consulting with a stager prior to putting an occupied…

Learning on The Job: Leah and Joanna Share What They Gleaned From Staging 307 N. Waverly

By Joanna England / April 22, 2016 /

  Editor’s Note: This is Part Four of our five-part series breaking down our free team staging of 307 N. Waverly. Read Part One here, Part Two here, and Part Three here. While executive editor Joanna England and senior writer Leah Shafer write about homes every day, they had never staged one until the CandysDirt.com team descended upon…

A Budget-Friendly Staging Uncovers Hidden Potential at 307 N. Waverly, says Karen Eubank

By Karen Eubank / April 19, 2016 /

Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of our five-part series breaking down our free team staging of 307 N. Waverly. Read Part One and here. Would you rather spend about $250 having a professional stager give you advice on how to prepare your home for sale or take a $10,000 (or more) price reduction? Seems like…

Staging to Sell: What Every Agent Should Know

By Karen Eubank / April 1, 2016 /

What is the going rate for a staging consultation? What does it cost to stage a vacant property? What updates will bring a seller the best return on investment? Should a Realtor stage their own properties? Realtors, investors, and builders can learn a lot from the Staging to Sell: What Every Agent Should Know class…

The $45,000 Question: Does Staging Have to Be Expensive?

By Karen Eubank / February 5, 2016 /

Home staging has been receiving some nice press lately. The New York Times ran two articles in January about the art and necessity of staging to bring top dollar for your property. Do you need to spend $45,000 and replace all of your furniture to get that longed-for list price? No, not in general but there…