FAQ's
What is home staging? “Home staging to sell” is the art of enhancing the home by making improvements in the house’s appearance. Giving your home the right look and feel can increase the chances of turning a showing into a sale. Properties presented properly sell faster and at a better price.
How will home staging impact the sale of my house? Current real estate market conditions require your home to stand out and make a lasting impression on a potential buyer. Through our creative design, and installation of beautiful furniture, accessories and plants, we transform the main living areas to help you realize your home’s real potential.
What are your qualifications and experience? Small Changes Design is one of the leading home stagers and designers in San Diego. We have been providing our services since 2002, and would be pleased to give you references from our satisfied clients. By working with our designers, we you can save you valuable time and money.
What does your service cost? Our designers are able to transform your home and work within your budget. We can assure you that the cost of home staging is considerably less than any reduction in price you will need to sell your home. Statistics have shown that improving the look of your home will yield greater returns and quicker sales.
Will I need to spend a lot of money? Your budget reflects that the number of rooms you want staged, and the amount of furniture and accessories required to give your home the “wow” effect needed to sell the property. Often small changes, including decluttering and rearranging furniture, are all you need to create the right impression on the buyer.
How much time will you need to complete your service? Once you agree to use our services, we can complete the staging in about a week. If needed, we also provide simple renovations and upgrade services including paint, carpet, tile, exterior landscape, etc.
Can I use some of the items I own already? What about the pink angora rug I have hanging in our living room? Of course we may use some of the furniture and other items you currently have. Sorry, that pink angora will have to go.
Can you stage in unoccupied homes with no furniture? Yes, in fact we strongly urge you to stage unoccupied homes. Homes with bare walls and no furniture fail to create the emotional impact you need to sell the home. Our designers know how to give an empty home the warm look that appeals to buyers.
Can you assist me in my new home, too? We would be glad too. Small Changes Design specializes in design solutions and quick and easy decorating ideas. Our designers bring practical answers to all your design dilemmas. We provide hands-on assistance in maximizing your treasures for optimal visual results.
What if I want a simple half-day make-over or redesign. Can you do that? Yes, we can do that, too. We can help you remove the clutter, and reorganize your home to expedite a quick sale.
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