FAQ’s

What does staging include?

Staging includes all furniture and accessories, including art and rugs.

Is there a return on investment with staging?

From homesandgardens.com:
Research has shown that a staged homes sells three times faster than a non-staged home – and 70% of real estate agents stated that home staging increased the offer value on a house by up to 10%.

Staged homes sell 73% faster (Real Estate Staging Association)
In a survey of more than “… 900 top real estate agents across the country,” homelight.com found that:
• Nearly 70% claim that staged homes sell for more.
• More than half of these agents say that “… staging increases a home’s value from anywhere between 1% to 10%.”

From Forbes.com:
More than 80% of real estate agents representing buyers said staging made it easier for their buyers to see themselves in the home, according to a 2021 survey by the NAR. And 23% of agents said that home staging led to increased offers between 1% and 5% compared to similar homes that weren’t staged.

Staging can get your home sold faster, too. According to HomeAdvisor, homes that have been staged spend between 33% and 50% less time on the market. That not only means getting the proceeds of a home sale faster but also spending less money on added expenses such as a rental or storage unit while you wait for the sale to happen.

When is my home ready to be staged?

Your home is ready for Backdrop Staging when everything is moved out, cleaners have been through, and we have a blank slate to work with!

How long does the staging take?

Depending on the project size, we usually require a minimum of 2 business days to complete the staging process, and it is then ready for photography.

I am ready to stage, what do we do next?

We will schedule a 20-30 minute complimentary appointment to see the home then we will put together a proposal for you.  Once we have received the signed paperwork and the 50% deposit, you are confirmed on our calendar.

What happens when I am ready to have staging removed?

We ask for a minimum one week’s notice to schedule the removal of staging.  Less than a week’s notice will incur a $150 expedited pickup fee.