Professionally staged homes tend to sell faster and at a higher price than non-staged or vacant homes.Having a successful space plan with optimal furniture placement, complementary paint colors, and an uncluttered space often helps buyers see the full potential of spaces. Home staging is an investment that leads to a significant return for sellers.\n\nKate Wunder, CID, NCIDQ is the Owner and Interior Designer at Kate Wunder Interiors LLC. Kate is a Certified Interior Designer through the State of Maryland and is also an NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Certified Designer. \n\nKate's 10 years of design experience include both residential and commercial sectors. Her most recent experience designing model homes for builders throughout the country enables Kate to see a home through the buyer's eyes and allows her to focus the design style and aesthetic towards a particular target audience. \n
Shamrock Hill Design is a Home Staging & Styling company serving Baltimore and Central Maryland. We help homeowners sell their homes fast and for maximum profit with Home Staging or fall in love with their home again with Interior Design. Our mission is to keep the process simple and straightforward while working with your individual needs. We offer flexible services and cater to what you need to achieve your goals. \n\nPre-Market Staging - Our top-level staging service including all the bells and whistles and hands-on expertise you need to help your home shine before hitting the market.\n\nVacant Staging Packages - Today's market demands the highest quality showings. If you want to sell your home fast and for top dollar, you need to appeal to the right type of buyers with incredible home staging. Contact Shamrock Hill Design today to learn how we can stage your home to sell for the highest return on your investment.
"Classic Home did a fabulous job staging our home. They also went above and helped to clean and stage our deck. The home had an offer within 7 days of being on the market."
Our home search took approximately 6 months. The houses that were on the market did not meet our needs or were out of our price range/ desired neighborhoods. David never gave up and continued to work with us until we found the perfect new home, which happened to be new construction. David was very helpful through the process of working with the builder and ensuring a 30 day closing so we could be in our home before Christmas. We strongly recommend David.
"Great price for staging and quality furniture. Good communication and timing of delivery.. Would recommend to other homeowners and real estate professionals!"
"I feel extremely fortunate to have found Vicki through Angie's List ! She is an extremely talented person who is very easy to deal with. She has a breath of knowledge that allows her to accommodate my tastes, but also ensure that the overall design is in sync with the design and location of my home. She has a very diplomatic way of suggesting when I'm going astray with my choices and in every case where she has told me "Trust Me" I have been delighted ! She is very aggressive in helping me find the best pricing and often times will work with the vendors directly hence saving me the time. She also has excellent local contacts. Everyone I've worked with through Vicki has been timely, professional, and highly competent. My project is far from complete. I intend to continue to use Vicki and her expert advice until the end !!!!"
Mid Atlantic Interior Design & Staging is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Working with Michele Araquette was a dream! She is an extraordinary collaborator and the consummate professional, and her ability to create an environment that embodies her client's tastes and interests is exceptional. Michele continuously adapted to budget challenges and provided invaluable guidance on every aspect of my project, from choosing fabrics, paint color, and hardware to arranging all the furniture, paintings, light fixtures, shelves--truly everything--so that they came together and worked harmoniously in the room. In the past, I have worked with designers who were one-trick ponies. Not the case with Michele, who can work with anyone's sensibilities and translate them into a glorious space that reflects both practical needs and artistic desires. Ultimately, she will transform your space into a sumptuous haven that incorporates your aesthetics and personality and just feels unmistakably "you." Whether you're looking to carve out a small sanctuary in your home to call your own or for a complete home renovation, Michele is your designer."
Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a home staging service can help determine if it’s the right choice for you.
Pros
Helps your listing stand out among other local homes
Sell your home faster
Increase the value of your home
Help potential buyers envision the space as their own
Cons
Significant upfront costs
Storage cost for items and furniture that don’t fit in the staged rooms
Significant time and effort required for renovations and repairs
Potential furniture rental costs
While LVP won’t increase home value as much as engineered hardwood, it can increase the value somewhat because it creates a warm and inviting aesthetic. It’s also durable and waterproof, so it can be appealing to homebuyers with pets and children. LVP is very low-maintenance, so that can also appeal to homebuyers who don’t want to spend a lot of time keeping up with an engineered or solid hardwood floor.
To stage your home yourself, clean your home thoroughly to sell, leaving it gleaming like a five-star hotel. Less is best—always clear away clutter and anything personal so buyers can focus on the beauty of the rooms. Prospective buyers will check the closets, so investing in a storage space may be necessary.
Move furniture around, mix fabrics and decor, and de-cramp the room by removing any unnecessary furniture. A fresh coat of paint always helps, as do natural features like plants.
Costs depend on home size, number of rooms staged, duration of staging, and furniture rental needs.
The impact of a walk-in tub on home value depends on various factors, including market demand, demographic preferences, and overall home features. While some buyers may view it as a desirable accessibility feature, others might see it as a niche amenity, potentially limiting the pool of interested buyers. However, it could add value if the walk-in tub meets specific needs or enhances the property's appeal to a target demographic. Ultimately, its effect on home value varies case by case, with factors like installation quality, design, and neighborhood trends playing roles in determining its impact.
The Overlea, MD homeowners’ guide to home staging services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Home staging can be expensive, but it can also help your home sell faster and for more money. This guide will explain why home staging is usually worth it.
Home staging is a real estate technique that shows buyers the house’s best features and helps them envision living there. It's essential in the selling process. If your home selling budget is tight, you’ll need tips to maximize your home’s appeal.
It doesn’t matter if you’re selling your first or third house–you still want to maximize your earning potential. Professional home staging ups the ante for drawing in the best potential buyers. Check out the reasons home staging helps you sell faster.
