Frequently Asked Questions About Home Staging, Interior Design and Vacation Rental Furnishing
You’ve come to our site looking for a solution to your question: “How can I make this space more functional and beautiful?”, or… “how can I sell or rent it out faster?”
You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Aloe and Elm Staging & Interior Design, your go-to interior designer in Riverton, Utah.
We know that staging a home, or designing a new space inside your home, or even getting things ready to go for a vacation rental investment can be a daunting endeavor. So we make it easy. Just call us and we handle the rest!
By the way, perhaps the most common question is “Are you licensed and insured?” so, to start off the answers, “Yes, we are fully licensed and insured.”
Questions About Home Staging in Utah
You know you need to transform your house into a buyer’s dream, and we help you do that.
Q: What is home staging?
A: Home staging is the art of preparing and showcasing a property for sale to maximize its appeal to potential buyers. It involves strategically arranging furniture, decor, and optimizing the overall aesthetic to create an inviting atmosphere.
Q: Why is home staging important?
A: Home staging plays a crucial role in attracting buyers and increasing the perceived value of your property. It helps potential buyers envision themselves living in the space, making it more likely for them to make an offer.
Q: Can I stage my home on my own?
A: While it is possible to stage your home on your own, it’s often beneficial to seek professional assistance. Our experienced team at Aloe and Elm has the expertise needed to highlight your home’s best features and create a lasting impression. Especially if you have an odd layout or rooms you just don’t know how to show off. We will help with all of that.
Q: How much does home staging cost?
A: The cost of home staging can vary depending on a range of factors such as the size of the property and the extent of the staging required. We offer personalized packages tailored to your unique needs, ensuring the best value for your investment.
Q: How long does the staging process take?
A: The duration of the staging process depends on the complexity of the project. Our team works diligently to streamline the process and meet your desired timeline without compromising on quality. A good rule of thumb is this: We start with a consultation which is about an hour long. Then we usually need around 4-5 hours in the home on the day of staging. The destaging process takes 2-3 hours. However, having said all that, some larger projects can take 2 or 3 days of 4-5 hour shifts per day. Regardless of the size of the project, we will give you a timeline in your estimate of the plan for you.
Q: Is home staging only for vacant properties?
A: Absolutely not! While vacant properties can greatly benefit from home staging, occupied homes can also undergo a transformation. We work with the existing elements of your home and bring forth its full potential.
Q: Can I still live in my home during the staging process?
A: Yes, you can continue to live in your home during the staging process. Our team takes great care in ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life while maximizing the impact of the staging.
Q: Will staging guarantee a quicker sale?
A: While we cannot guarantee a specific timeline for selling your home, staging has been proven to significantly increase the likelihood of a quicker sale. By presenting your property in its best light, you are setting the stage for success. Read more about this claim here.
Q: Can home staging increase the value of my home?
A: Yes, home staging can enhance the perceived value of your home, potentially leading to higher offers from potential buyers.
Q: Should I be in the house when you stage?
A: No, due to liability reasons it’s best if we can get access to the house but everyone but our team leaves while we are working. We don’t want anyone to accidentally get injured or unintentionally be in the way while we are working our magic.
Q: What happens with the staging furniture when I sell my house?
A: When your home is under contract let us know and we’ll schedule a date to come to pick everything up right before you close. We can also arrange to come sooner if that’s what you need.
Q: How do I get started with home staging?
A: Getting started is as simple as reaching out to our team at Aloe and Elm Interiors. We offer a consultation to assess your needs, discuss your goals, and create a customized home staging plan.
At Aloe and Elm Interiors, we are passionate about transforming houses into homes that captivate buyers. Trust our expertise to make your property shine, and let us guide you through the exciting journey of home staging. Contact us today and experience the transformative power of interior design in Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber or Summit counties.
Additional FAQs for Real Estate Agents, Specifically
Real estate professionals, whether agents or realtors, sometimes have a few more questions that need answering. So, here you go!
Q: How do consultations work?
A: Call or text Kelcey at (801) 212-9155 to schedule a time that you and your client can meet with us to do the in-home consultation. It’s best if you can both be there, though we can do it with just you or just your seller if needed. At the arranged time, one of our designers and an assistant will be there to walk through every room of the property and take pictures, notes, measurements, etc. We usually get an estimate back to you on the spot; though with certain projects it may take a few days.
We will discuss with you what needs to be staged and what doesn’t; and if we recommend any repairs, updates, or cleaning beforehand. We will also answer any questions that you may have.
If the property is currently occupied, we will carefully and tactfully tell the seller exactly what needs to be packed up, what can be used for staging, and what items need to be stashed out of sight. If you choose to hire us, the price of the consultation will be applied to the cost of staging. Consultation fees are non-refundable if you decide not to hire us (with the value staging offers, most people do, though, so that’s a minimal concern).
Q: Who pays?
A: This all depends on what you want to do. Some of our realtors always pay for all of the staging fees and have that as an incentive for potential clients to chose them to sell their homes. Other realtors pay for just the consultation and let the seller decide if they want to pay for the staging or not. Still others have their sellers pay all the staging fees every time and just make the arrangements for us to come to do the consultation. You can do whatever works best for you.
Q: Do other realtors stage?
A: Absolutely! Staging wasn’t so important in Utah in the past but now it’s essential if you want to get top dollar for your sellers. We work with very successful realtors who stage every property they list. Staging will really set your properties apart from all the rest.
Q: Why shouldn’t I do it myself?
A: You could. As a realtor you have a ton of other responsibilities so you may not have the time or you may not have the furniture and decor needed to pull off a good staging for each home you list.
Q: My client has a lot of clutter or an ugly paint job or too much furniture or even a funky smell in their house and I don’t want to tell them. Can you?
A: Yes, that’s one of the reasons realtors love working with us! We are very good at tactfully and delicately pointing out the things that need to change before the house goes on the market and explaining why in a way that makes sense to the homeowner.
Q: How can staging help me get more clients?
A: Many of the realtors we work with offer staging as an incentive for potential sellers to choose them over other realtors, they also love that all of the photos of their past and current listings look amazing. Plus, you can often point to the quicker sale or increased price that the staging offered as a way to stand out in the market.
Q: Can you come present at my office/brokerage and answer all our questions?
A: Absolutely, as long as we can fit it in our schedule we are happy to do that. We’ll even bring food! 😉
Q: Can you recommend real estate photographers & other contractors?
A: For certain. We know some of the best around!
Q: Can you coordinate repairs, remodeling, etc?
A: Yes, we are happy to coordinate those things for your seller for an extra fee. We work with a lot of amazing contractors and have good working relationships with them.
Q: What if I need a last-minute staging or my timeline is really tight?
A: If we can possibly fit it in our schedule we are happy to do last-minute stagings so please always ask.
Q: Do I need to be there when you stage?
A: No, we just need access to the property and then we need everyone to leave except our team for liability reasons.
Q: Will I like the staging?
A: Most realtors and owners love what we do. However, our goal is for the potential buyers for that specific demographic to love it so the staging furnishings and design may not be your personal style. This is actually why staging homes for sale is so important: The potential buyer can see themselves in the home, instead of seeing the seller or realtor in the home.
FAQ About Our Interior Design Services
Q: How are you able to offer room makeovers for such a good price?
A: We are able to offer such amazing prices because as a staging and design company we get trade discounts on furniture and decor, buy some items in bulk and some of the items are used but in excellent condition (they may have been used to stage a home before etc.) For $1K we will most likely need to use some of the things you already have in creative ways mixed with new things we bring in, in order to give the whole room a makeover or you can pay a little more for all new things.
Q: I’m in a big hurry, how fast can you do it?
A: If needed we can do it all in 1-2 days depending on the size of the project! Obviously if there is furniture that needs to be ordered online things will take longer but it will still be much faster than other interior design companies.
Q: My budget isn’t very big, can you still help me out?
A: Yes! Unlike other interior design companies, we can transform a room starting from $1000/room because we are good at using furniture and things you already have and adding things to it to stretch your money even further!
Q: Do I have to pick items out of your catalog?
A: Nope, we are happy to shop wherever makes the most sense for your style & budget from thrift stores to Target to Pottery Barn to Ethan Allen and everywhere in between.
Q: My room is a really difficult space to work with, is that ok?
A: Absolutely! We’re up for the challenge of arranging furniture and decor in any room in a way that works for you! As a professional home staging company, we deal with tricky rooms all the time!
Q: I love to shop & have a lot of decor hanging around my house, can you use that?
A: Certainly! We can go through it with you and decide what works and use it in your space to stretch your furniture and decor budget even further!
Q: I might want different paint, new light fixtures etc. can you help me with that too?
A: Yes! We will work that into your interior design plan and can give you contact info on great licensed contractors to get those things done for you and come and put it all together when they are finished! Our $900/room fee may increase a little if we need to extend the consultation to cover everything but we’ll try to fit it in the 1.5 hours if possible. You will work out the costs with the contractors for the additional work.
Q: My style is unique and I want something different than what most people are doing right now. Can you do that?
A: Absolutely! We love working with all different kinds of styles and want your space to be perfect for YOU. That’s one of the reasons we shop at a variety of places.
Q: I have no idea what I like, can you help me figure that out?
A: Yes! We love seeing a client’s space and asking them questions to figure out what style they will love and then showing them pictures of ideas until they’re excited.
Q: What if the room I want you to do is a big mess?
A: No problem, we are professional organizers as well as designers and offer packages that include decluttering, organizing & interior design!
Q: I want to surprise my wife/husband/son/friend/etc. And have you do a room for them. Can you do that?
A: We would love to help you pull off this awesome surprise and can do it quickly while the person is away.
Q: What if I want to be able to pick out every item with you?
A: We are happy to do that too but it will obviously take more time and cost more money. We can give you an estimate on your specific project.
Q: Can I buy this service as a gift for someone?
A: Yes! You decide the budget you want to spend in addition to the $100/room fee and we’ll give you a beautiful gift card explaining everything to the recipient and how they get started.
Vacation Rental Furnishing FAQs
Q: How much will it cost to my vacation rental furnishing/investment property/2nd home?
A: This will vary greatly depending on your budget, the clientele you want to attract, where your rental is, etc. It usually starts at around $3000/room and goes up from there.
Q: What things can you provide for my vacation rental furnishing?
A: For a vacant rental, we can provide all furniture, decor, and everything that a renter will need and that will get you the best reviews from dishes to laundry baskets to flashlights to grocery staples. We will look at your rental and advise you on what is important for you to have there and get you an estimate and we can go from there.
Q: What if my rental is already furnished?
A: We are happy to advise you and give you an estimate on what will take it to the next level by updating the furniture and decor to adding more amenities and you can decide from there.
Q: How much is an in-person consultation of my rental property?
A: We charge $200 for an in-person consultation and if you hire us that will go towards the amount for the whole project.
Q: How far do you travel?
A: Currently, we work in Utah County, Salt Lake County & Summit County and are happy to travel further for a travel fee.
Q: Why should I hire your company over other companies?
A: We are a great fit for this because we offer functional interior design and professional organizing so we can take care of every need from the design plan to picking out furniture that looks great but is also easy to clean and durable to outfitting and organizing the kitchen.
Q: Can you take care of everything if I live out of state?
A: Absolutely. We are experienced in working with out-of-state owners who just want things put in order so they can get their vacation rental earning them money and not having to be on site.
Q: When do I pay?
A: We will charge you the consultation fee the day we do that, a deposit at the beginning of the project, and the remainder when everything is completed.
Q: I want to use my vacation rental furnishing sometimes too, can you make a place for my personal things?
A: Yes, we are happy to figure out an area where your personal items can stay in the rental but be locked away while guests are there.
Q: Can you recommend property management companies and cleaners?
A: Yes, we are happy to do that and can coordinate that for you, for an extra fee if you need it.
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