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"I've seen the HGTV shows, can I stage my own house?"
It is very difficult for a homeowner to look at their own house objectively.  They are accustomed to their lifestyle and may not see things that a qualified Accredited Staging Professional may see.  There is a lot more that goes on behind the scenes of a TV show that the viewer doesn't see.  KFM Staging & Design can get you started on the right track by giving you a professional consultation.

"Can I use any "stager?"
You can use any "stager," but you may not be happy with the results.  KFM Staging & Design strongly recommends that you only use an Accredited Staging Professional, ASP.  The ASP credential is the only nationally recognized professional staging designation.  ASP's have been trained by quality professional instructors and maintains the highest standards of staging.  Remember, anyone can call themselves a "stager," but only ASP's are nationally recognized as being the industry's best.

"Doesn't staging cost a lot of money?"
Staging does cost, but it also pays.  The average cost of a complete staging job is usually much less than the first price reduction on your house.  Statistics tell us that Staged houses sell for more money than non-staged houses.

"Can I get a consultation and do the work myself?"
Yes.  KFM Staging & Design works with homeowners as much or as little as they like.  An in-home consultation is a comprehensive summary that any do-it-yourself-er would be able to follow.

"Before I have my house Staged, can't I put it on the market first to see if it sells?"
Think about the importance of first impressions.  The first few open houses generally have the strongest turn-out.  To maximize the value of your house, it needs to show at its best the first time. 
When your house has been Staged by KFM Staging & Design, it will have the first impression that sells; and that translates to a top asking price for you.

If you have your house on the market now, it's not too late. Call KFM Staging & Design before your next showing.

"Can't I just use your on-line consulting service?"
KFM Staging & Design's on-line consultation is not a comprehensive consultation, and it should not be used as a substitution for an in-home consult or staging services.  Our on-line option gives limited suggestions on what we can only see in a picture.  There is much more to an in-home consultation that cannot be determined through a photograph.

"Isn't 'staging' and 'decorating' the same thing?"
No.  Decorating a house uses the homeowner's individual tastes and style.  Staging depersonalizes a house so that it appeals to a larger segment of people, transforming it into a product that is ready for the market.

"Do stagers take the place of a Realtor?"
No.  ASP stagers are not Realtors, but they work with you and your Realtor as a team.  Realtors can use KFM Staging & Design as a tool to help their clients' houses show at their best, resulting in faster sales.  Realtors that choose KFM Staging & Design will have qualified houses listed at www.stagedhomes.com, a site viewed by over six million people monthly!

"How do I get started?"
Call or email KFM Staging & Design to set up an appointment for a free estimate.

KFM Staging & Design
Creating first impressions that sell.
asp certified 651-815-2949
kristina@kfmstaging.com