How to hire a home stager Houston, TX

How to hire a home stager Houston, TX

If you’re reading this article then you’re probably considering hiring a home stager. A home stager will help you market your home professionally. And when you market your home professionally, chances are you will sell your home at the markets selling potential. Just like your going to choose a Realtor to sell your home. You should hire a home stager the same.

There are a few things to consider when you hire a home stager;

1. How long have they been staging?
2. Do they have a portfolio of “their personal work” for you to review?
3. Who are they affiliated with?
4. Who can you call for a reference?
5. Ask the stager why you should hire them?
6. What is their payment policy?

A stager should tell you how they work, staging options, payment options and what you can expect from a consultation prior to booking an appointment. Some stagers will charge a flat fee and others may charge by the square footage. Also it is common for a stager to charge trip fees or deposits. Just make sure you ask about fees and are ready for the consultation.

A consultation on an average will be about an hour. Most stagers will review your homes exterior and interior. It is common for stagers to look inside closets, cabinets and pantries. And then depending on your needs or service you requested the stager will get a plan ready for you. It typically takes 24 to 48 hours for a plan to be prepared. Then the stager will return, collect payment and review the report or stage the home with the home owner. Not all stagers work the same, so be sure to ask how they work.

Don’t be afraid to call around and talk to different stagers. This will help you choose the right person for the job you need done.

Please remember staging is a service provided and you are paying for the advice of the stager on how to showcase your home to attract more potential buyers. Please don’t expect ideas on the first visit. A stager should examine all details prior to consulting the home owner.

Your helping hands in the real estate market,

Shawna Duplantis, ASP, IAHSP, ARM

Professional Houston Home Stager

Owner/The Dressed Home

281-932-5203