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A skilled home stager boosts buyers’ desire, but what’s it like working with a home stager to help sell your home? Find out here! Selling a home is a process. Once you make the decision to sell, you need to choose a realtor, see how your house stacks up to the competition, and get it […]

Why is it called home staging? Good question! It all begins with the need to help buyers see themselves at the heart of the home’s next story. If you’re new to real estate, you may wonder how home staging got its name—after all, it’s not like we’re setting aside (or staging) a house for use […]

Confused about whether (and how much) staging your home to sell is needed in today’s market? We’re debunking 5 myths to help you get the best results! In real estate, it sometimes seems like anyone who’s bought or sold a home considers themselves an expert… but we all know that’s not true! Different areas, eras, […]

Here are the expert answers to 5 home staging questions you need to know, but may be afraid to ask. 1. How do I know if staging will really be worth it for MY home? If you’ll be listing a vacant home, it’ll just about always be worth it. Staging on vacant homes delivers an […]

Home stagers help home sellers start to direct prospective buyers’ attention; here’s a look at some strategies used. Every house has strengths and weaknesses—features or structural details that will help buyers get excited, and at least a few that aren’t doing your sale any favors. Home staging is, in part, the art and science of […]

When it’s time to get your house ready to sell, stress can go off the charts! Make your life easier by focusing on these 3 steps that will help smooth the way. Congratulations! You’ve decided to sell your house. If you’re like many sellers, your first step is to get mentally prepared for what can […]

We’re excited to share our recent news: First Impression Home Staging has expanded! This week we made finalized the acquisition of the vacant home division of Raleigh staging and design company, The WOW Factor. This acquisition will help us meet the increased demand we’re seeing from home sellers, as well as serve residential builders in Wake, […]

Depending on your experiences, and which stagers you’ve met in the past, home staging pricing can seem mysterious and all over the place. Homeowners and real estate agents alike often must assess proposals that are far from apples to apples in scope. We want to clarify what’s driving the differences, and also walk you through […]

Will staging a home pay off big even when we’re already in a hot seller’s market? The short answer is “you bet!” Here’s why. Today’s sellers have an expectation: my home is going to sell fast, and for way more than I could have hoped just a few years ago.  Most real estate agents know […]

When you and your seller are preparing to list a home, managing costs is an important conversation—so we want to help you both feel less stress by sharing the most cost-effective, small changes that make a BIG impact for your house sale! Many people think they’ll have to make a huge investment in order to […]