Design and Wellbeing

As a stager, I know how difficult this task is to home sellers. But why pack things you no longer need to the new home?

Many of our homes have become the storage of clutter. Just look your basement, attic or garage. It's an anxiety-inducing task to clean out years, sometimes decades of old clothes, books, tools and toys. 

Many home sellers will often wonder why they have to stage their home. They will say, it is fine the way it is! Is staging necessary?
This quick video discussion with Danielle Scott includes,
-The reason behind depersonalization
-Buyers' need for move-in conditions

Spring is the busiest season for real estate. Now that winter has passed, it’s time to prep your home for the busiest selling season. Look for damage and make any needed repairs.

Even if you are not selling, this maintenance checklist will help you keep your property value and appreciation rate up. Take care of the minor repairs now before putting your property in the market. 

Research shows that home staging can reduce a listing's time in the market by one third to half, and can fetch as much as 6% to 20% more than an empty home. But if you are still wondering if you need it to sell your home, let's look at some telltale signs that you are in need of home staging service.

Follow the guidelines below to lessen the time your house will sit in the market, and get your asking price from a better presentation of your home.

Showcasing by Essex Designs will relieve you of the planning and staging of your property. We take it another step further with showcasing techniques because you only get ONE chance to make a good impression.

One of my favorite recommendations for staging is updating light fixture. Not only do they brighten, they also make a significant improvement to the way a room feels.

Read how staging transformed this property from average to extraordinary.