I am having so much fun with the new living room and bedroom arrangements that Susan did for us when she did our two room-makeovers. She took the furniture that I already had and just placed it around the rooms in a completely different way. It looks great - like a whole new room. My family all loved it and were thrilled when I told them that we can keep it this way! I will definitely be giving Susan a call if we ever move, so that she can work her wonders in that house as well, or even if I want to have it rearranged again for a brand new look!
- Crystal
- Crystal
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: I love the way my home is decorated and I think it looks very attractive. Why do I need a Home Stager now that I want to sell my home?
Answer: Your house is your home and it is understandable that you love the way it looks. That is what makes a house a home. However, in order to appeal to a wide variety of buyers, you need to make it more neutral and less personal. Home stagers are experts in this area and know just the steps to take. We use what you already have and work with it to make your home even more appealing to potential buyers. What you like and are comfortable with, might not be appealing to a buyer. Also, people tend to become used to the way their home looks, not realizing that perhaps it has become outdated. Neutralizing and updating your home is the key to success in Home Staging!
Question: My house has been on the market for too long and I’m thinking of reducing the price. Would hiring a Home Stager be more cost effective?
Answer: Yes! Before you consider a price reduction, consider Home Staging instead! It will save you thousands! Recent surveys show that not only do staged homes sell faster, but usually for more money.
Question: What is involved in the consultation?
Answer:The initial consultation will be the first thing we do when we come to your home to photograph, evaluate each room and design a plan. You will receive our report a few days later with several options for pricing so that you can choose what will fit in your budget.
Question: After the initial consultation, do I have a choice to do the work myself?
Answer:Yes! After the consultation you will receive a report that tells room by room what needs to be done. If you choose to do the work yourself, you will have the plan in your hand!
Question: Doesn't an empty home sell better because the rooms look bigger?
Answer: No, empty does not sell. Here's why: empty rooms actually look smaller until you put just a few pieces of furniture in them. Buyers have a hard time visualizing where to put furniture. Once there are a few furnishings in the room, not only does it look bigger, but more appealing.
Question: I'm not currently selling my home, but am tired of the way it looks and would like a new look. Do you do home makeovers?
Answer: Yes, Room Makeovers are another entity of our business! We love to take a home and give it an updated "refreshed" look. This is called redesign. Room Makeovers start at a price of $250 and up depending on how much you want or need.
Question: I'm getting ready to sell my home and I know it needs some remodeling before I can sell it. Can you suggest someone that can do this?
Answer: Since Gillespie Home Staging is a subsidiary of Gillespie Custom Homes, we can take care of your remodel needs as well as stage it to prepare it for sale. We can give you a bid on any remodel that needs to be done and help you choose paint colors, tile, carpet, etc. for your remodel.
Question: Do I need to stage my whole house when I'm getting ready to sell, or just the main rooms?
Answer: We always recommend a full staging. The question to ask yourself is: are you selling your whole house, or only part of it? Partially staged homes interrupt the buyer's visualization when they go from one furnished room to an empty or cluttered room and so on. The fact is, fully staged homes just sell better.
