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Why hire a "high-priced" Interior Design firm to decorate your model homes? When it comes to decorating interiors, the only difference between a designer and a decorator is that a designer is licensed to deal with architectural changes and remodeling design - where as a decorator enhances an existing interior. Model homes are built with the intention of showcasing the potential of the layout for the inventory homes. With over ten years of interior decorating experience, our firm will give you the same, if not better, quality of work for far less money. We specialize in "decorating to sell." This is a key advantage we have over interior designers who are accustomed to working with clients with large budgets and very personal tastes and specific decor styles. We have toured many Model Homes in the Tampa Bay area. Often we see homes that have been merchandised by high-priced design firms, yet the products used were from stores like Target (dollar bin - no kidding!) and they have neglected key details such as ironing out the wrinkles on bed linens, napkins, etc. We use high-quality merchandise and have access to the same pricing as designers. We are partners with companies such as Ballard Designs, William Sonoma Home, Pier 1 Imports, Pottery Barn and many more... We have a staff that is experienced in faux painting, custom window treatment fabrication and more. Our firm has all the skills you require to properly "dress" your model homes.
Most buyers will not be able to recreate the look of a Model home
when purchasing from a builder's inventory. The use of partial
Staging is a very affective way of helping the buyer realistically visualize the
inventory property as their future home.
We have a very simple to understand and comprehensive Staging
approach that addresses the needs of builders in new communities and
sub-divisions.
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~We pay close attention to every detail in the areas of the home we Stage. ~ Our creative vignettes are designed to entice the buyer to further explore the home and begin to picture themselves living there. This is a stark contrast to making them work at imagining their belongings in an empty spec home.
The following information outlines how our process works: We start by analyzing the community, taking into consideration the home selling prices, area amenities and style of building.
You have 25 vacant properties in a sub-division. Of those, you may have four or more designs to choose from and varying degrees of upgrades and customized options available. Assuming the selling price in your community starts at $500K, we will work to create an affordable package to stage your inventory homes that allows room for flexibility in relocating to other homes in your area. We recommend that you have us Stage the Kitchen, Dining Room, Great Room and Master Suite. We also include a simple, yet elegant, lanai package. Faux Washer/Dryers are available upon request. We will also "dress" the laundry area and one additional 1/2 bath. A basic three-month Staging Package rental will cost approximately $1,500 per month plus delivery and set up fees. (keep in mind that we will move the package to another house when this one sells, all while under the same contract)
As a base starting point, you can consider the Home Staging package will cost approximately 1 to 2 percent of the selling price of the home. However, keep in mind that during your minimum three-month contract you may use this same package in multiple houses. Thus allowing for the optimization of your costs.
For more information on how we can help you sell your inventory homes, please contact Anne Jousou via email. Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter - full of free Staging tips, discounts, do-it-yourself projects, open house tips and lots more... |