Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to stage your home for sale?
Ideally a stager should be contacted before contacting a realtor. Once contact is made with a realtor usually the homeowner can expect the process to move at a rapid pace. The realtor likely will want to list the house immediately and hold an agent open house followed by an open house to the general public. Find out more.
Do you offer a DIY for staging?
Yes, Sold On Staging has a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) package. We tour the home and spend 2 hours making recommendations so that your home is ready to shine above the competiton. We provide an detailed recommendation report and a detailed layout for furniture placement to ensure your home is market ready.
Should I have my vacant home staged?
Should I have my home staged before the photos are taken for the internet?
Yes, because 4 out of 5 buyers used the internet to search for their new home. That is 90% of potential buyers.
How should I select a realtor?
We recommend that you interview 2 or 3 realtors and select a realtor you feel is the best fit for you and your specific needs. For, most of us, the purchase or sale of a home is one of the largest transactions we will ever make and should be done with the assistance of a professional. Questions to consider asking are do they use a professional photographer, videographer, incorporate staging as a market tool? Some Real Estate Agents will pay for the consultation. There are even some that will pay for the staging investment or a portion of.
How much faster will a staged home sell?
Statistics show a staged home on average will sell faster and for more money. It is about getting top dollar for your biggest investment in less time.
Where do most home buyers come from that move to the Oceanside (Parksville-Qualicum Beach area)?
60% come from outside of the Oceanside area.
I am not sure I can afford staging?
You can’t afford not to stage. Make your home equity work for you. Read this story that explains how the financials of staging works.
How do I get started?
Call today. 250-927-0331
Do you accept Credit Cards?
Yes, we accepted Credit Cards