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Staging®

Why should I hire someone to stage® my home?
Buying a home is an emotional process.  Most prospective buyers have a list of "must-haves" for their new home, but when they enter a house that feels like "home," they tend to automatically re-prioritize that list.

It’s difficult for most homeowners to view their own house the way prospective buyers will see it; we tend to look past the things we see every day.  Realtors® often offer advice for preparing your house for sale, but Realtors® need to focus on marketing your property and negotiating offers to purchase, not rearranging furniture or helping to control clutter.

Accredited staging professionals™ receive training to recognize the small changes that will allow your property to show in its best light.  Refined Spaces strives to make your house the one prospective buyers become emotionally attached to. 

Why would I stage® a rental property?
In beach communities in particular, competition is strong among rental properties.  Given the choice between a seasonal rental property with a bright, open look and one with a beautiful view but a dark and dated décor, most people will choose the updated space. 

I’m moving to a new house; why would I want to spend money to fix this house up now?
The results are consistent: staged® homes sell more quickly and for more money. In order to gain the most equity from their current property, most homeowners need to make some small improvements.  Like detailing a car before advertising it for sale, staging® prepares the property to showcase its best features and create a positive first impression.

My house has been professionally decorated.  Do I still need to stage® it?
Interior decorators style your décor to suit your tastes and lifestyle.  Your goal in marketing your property is to appeal to the broadest segment of the population possible.  Staging® is particularly important in houses that have dramatic decorating styles or unique collections.  While a staged® home presents a stylish and comfortable look, the focus should be on the property, not your décor.

When should I stage® my home?
Ideally, a property should be staged® before it is published on the Multiple Listing Service or marketed to other realtors or buyers.  In order to sell, a staged® home must be shown; after the first few weeks on the market, the number of showings tends to slow down.  If your property is already listed for sale, hire a stager® prior to an open house or broker’s luncheon.

We’ve already moved into a new house, and the house we’re selling is vacant.  I’ve heard vacant homes don’t show well; is that true?
Yes, rooms that are vacant often look smaller than rooms that are furnished!  It’s difficult for most people to envision their furniture in a vacant space, or to visualize possible uses for the room.  Refined Spaces offers a number of attractive options for the purchase or rental of furniture and accessories.

What will it cost?
The investment in your property will vary based upon the amount of work that is required and how much you choose to complete on your own.  Refined Spaces prioritizes recommendations, so you can choose how much to invest.  Staging® always costs less than the first price reduction.

Where can I find more information on staging®?
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Decorating Consultations/Interior Redesign

What is Interior Redesign?
Interior Redesign is a new and exciting trend in decorating.  Redesign allows you to transform your rooms using the furniture and accessories you love.  Interior Redesigners follow the same design principles as Real Estate Stagers® and traditional Interior Designers, considering balance, scale, rhythm and harmony, and like Stagers®, they strive to enhance or establish focal points in your home.  Like traditional designers, though, they also consider your lifestyle and the ways you use your rooms, and update your rooms to suit you and your family.

Are you going to try to sell me all new furniture?
The beauty of Redesign is that it allows you to find new and exciting placement for your furniture and accessories.  As a first step, Refined Spaces evaluates whether or not your home is a candidate for Redesign.  Our objective is not to sell you products; it is to make your space one you’re proud to show off and happy to come home to. 

Can you help me select wall colors and/or window treatments?
Refined Spaces offers many of the same decorating services as interior designers, including color consultations and advice and assistance selecting and purchasing window treatments and accessories.  We will recommend certified Interior Designers for projects involving renovation or reconfiguration of space.

I love my furniture, but my rooms don’t have the “wow” factor I see in magazines.  Can you help me “complete” my rooms?
Many people have trouble putting the finishing touch on their spaces, or pulling the look together.  Refined Spaces can make recommendations and will shop for you or with you for items to complete your rooms.

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