Should Homeowner/ Sellers Take On Home Staging?

Short answer…Yes and No

It must be said that home staging is a craft typically best executed by professional stagers. Best practice staging involves years of accumulated experience and the skills to match.

Full Disclosure: ArtXStaging specializes in the “Art Part” of staging, which is not end-to-end, full home staging. ArtXStaging focuses on one key aspect of the staging process…the “Art Part”. We provide an extensive inventory of best in industry original wall art curated to highlight a wide range of home styles and to appeal to a wide range of buyer profiles. Although we do offer consulting that can get you through all the staging steps and priorities for the get go.

ArtXStaging works with and supports all realtors, stagers and sellers. We have a deep understanding and appreciation for each respective range of staging expertise and skills.

Professional home stagers are well versed in full and partial home staging. A qualified stager generally begins the staging process by consulting with homeowners to address a detailed list of considerations for getting the target home market ready. This list ranges from fixing or improving key aesthetic features of the home including deep cleanings, optimizing flooring , fresh paint using optimal colors, the small to large needed fixes that may require a tradesman/ handyman, decluttering and depersonalizing the home, removal and storage of existing furniture and décor, selecting and booking the optimal staging furniture, scheduling delivery, arranging the furniture and décor in the home, then scheduling all the pickup and removal services upon sale of the home. It is time consuming and well worth the price of a competent stager.

Staging is also not restricted to the interior of the home. curb appeal paly a vital role in showcasing any home. the home structure as well as the landscaping should be given the attention it deserves as it will be the very first impression of the property for any would -be buyer.

Homeowner Art Staging… Proceed Thoughtfully

Taking on some aspects of home staging may appeal to homeowner/ sellers. In this case, you should absolutely confer with an experienced successful realtor about this tactic. Top realtors have amassed a wealth of know-how and can offer sound guidance on key staging strategy. for this article we will focus on the art plays an important factor is great staging.

You can visit our “elements of art staging” section on the Art X site to learn more about the various strategies for inspiring with impactful art. The first tenet of selecting the right art is that the art must be chosen with both the home and buyer in mind. Empty walls risk leaving buyers with empty hearts. ART does set the home's emotional tone which is intended to put a buyer in an optimal state of mind.

If you’re a seller and performing a partial staging- keeping your own furniture- careful selection and placement of art will deliver the biggest bang for your staging dollars. art can bring new life to any home being prepared for sale.

One of the biggest obstacles for sellers is to see and stage the home through the eyes of the buyer. Your house, your rules, doesn’t apply any more. It's time to embrace the “buyer comes first” mantra!

A Good Rule of Thumb: Design for the Market, not for You.

Wall art is a fantastic way to give the home the needed refresh. Done well, better art permeates with meaningful value that compliments the decluttering and depersonalizing of the home. Remember, the goal is always about inspiring the buyers to keep your property top of mind!

There are many staging choices to consider so set aside ample time to plan properly. Of course Art X is at the ready to help you conquer any part of the process.

Happy Staging!