Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can staging my home increase my selling potential?
A: Yes. Not only the likelihood that it will sell, but you may
even realize a higher sales price.
Q: How will staging help sell my home?
A: CNN Money did a story on 5 strategies homeowners can use to
get top dollar in a challenging real estate market and staging was at the
top of the list.
Q: Why does staging work?
A: The majority of home "shoppers" are looking with not only
their eyes but their emotions as well. If a potential buyer can see
their things in your house and are excited about that image, they are
more likely to make an offer.
Q: I watch those TV shows where people redesign a home for
sale and it looks like most of it involves cleaning and neutralizing,
which I can do. Why should I hire a stager?
A: A stager can be objective and has the skills to
assess how to best use what you have - what can stay and, sometimes, what needs to be added. You've been living in your home for so long you sometimes don't see things. Buyers
will notice these things - you want them to notice your space and not your things!
Q:
How much does staging cost?
A:
The typical cost to stage a home is approximately $500 - $2,000 (depending on its
size, how many rooms will be staged, and whether it is occupied or vacant), plus the cost of weekly furniture/accessory
rental. For pricing information, contact us for an estimate.
We offer our services in Maryland, DC and Virginia.
About Us
Jessica Flavell is the owner of Flavell Home Staging.
She started her career
in marketing: working for mail order catalogs Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn
& Gardener’s Eden. She was a
Marketing Consultant for more than 15 years, working almost exclusively for
mortgage brokers and Realtors. She has
10 years’ experience working with Realtors; she knows the Montgomery County
market, the real estate trends and what buyers are looking for.
Jessica owns and
manages several rental properties.
She and her husband do the repair/maintenance
themselves, but also have a group of contractors to call on for extensive
repairs.This experience comes in very handy to make recommendations to sellers on what they need to repair to get their house ready for the market.
Jessica has a BA in Marketing and Accounting, and her Staging Accreditation from Haverhill Institute of Staging and Design.
She is a member of Business Networking International (BNI).
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