HOME STAGING
You may have heard staging means to clear out the clutter and paint the walls beige - not so! Staging is visually preparing a home to be sold. Most people cannot "visualize" the potential of a property and, therefore, rely on exactly how the home is presented to them - how it looks and how it makes them feel. By highlighting the positive attributes of a home through various means - which may include color, furniture arrangement and accessories - a staged home will sell faster and for more money than one that is not staged. In today's market, sellers need every advantage possible. A small investment in staging can yield great returns in shorter time on the market and more money in your pocket!
Cross Home Concepts can stage your home using just what you have available, or take it further with furniture rental, color consultation and accessory shopping. Whatever your budget and comfort level, we'll work with you to find the right solution. One thing you do not need to do is paint everything beige! In a sophisticated marketplace such as Chicago, a well-placed pop of color may be just the right thing to highlight a particular architectural detail.
When it comes to clutter, it is true - clear it out! Removing excess items and personal effects is one step any homeowner can take in preparing their home to sell. However, the use of furniture placement to create the right flow and draw the eye to the many positive features of a home is imperative and not an easy task. It takes a trained eye to determine how the best in a home can be revealed. Accessories are then the icing on the cake. Clearing clutter does not mean an extreme minimalist approach, but the right accessories complete the picture and help convey the "lifestyle" that you are selling.
