The way we live in a home and the way we present it for sale are completely different. Home staging is simply a professional assessment as to which repairs are going to pay off in time and money spent.

An integral part of the Harb  & Co Team  is a professional home stager, who is an interior designer by trade.  Our stager, Charis walks through our client’s home and advises them on minimal changes, often just rearranging furniture and decluttering.  Staging does not need to involve spending money.

Of course, if you are considering painting she will offer you color advice.  Perhaps Charis might suggest a different light fixture, cabinet pulls, a more neutral bed spread or fresh flowers in the front yard.  How much or little our clients do is their decision.  Our stager, Charis suggests but each home seller’s needs are different.  Some sellers don’t want to go through the time and expense and will choose only to declutter, others want the highest possible price for their home and they may follow most of her recommendations.

We have just one opportunity to make a positive first impression Once your home comes on the market it should be clean and inviting.  Our goal is for the buyer to walk in your home and imagine living there. Ideally they will envision cooking a meal for family and friends or curling up in front of the fireplace. 

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