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STAGING FAQS

We offer custom staging plans for both occupied and vacant homes. We start by talking to you about your home and getting some basic information from you and photos if possible. From there, we develop a customized staging recommendation based on your home’s needs. If you choose to move forward, then the next step is either a home visit if needed or (depending on the home’s unique situation) for us to start planning the details of the staging! Learn more about our Process here.

Typically, we do not stage every room in the house. We can, but we have found that the staging can still be highly effective by focusing on the main areas of a home that buyers will spend the most time in, everything seen when walking in, and any potential problem areas or unique feature areas that we recommend highlighting. We do stage full houses regularly though, for builders and clients that really want their home to be showcased at it’s maximum potential to captivate buyers throughout their entire tour of the home. So if this is something you’re interested in, just let us know. Since our services are customizable, we can do whatever will fit you and your home the best!

We don’t find vignette staging or single room staging to be cost effective for our clients, so it is not something we offer anymore. We promise you’ll get a much higher return on a standard staging (even if we did offer this). We are sorry for any inconvenience - we just want to be sure to provide services that will we know will benefit our clients.

Our staging packages start with an initial fee which includes all of the behind the scenes work, recommendations, selections, planning, installation, and also 2 months rental. After 2 months, a month-to-month rental period begins and can be canceled at anytime.

We can, but we don’t recommend it. The pricing won’t be drastically different because the same amount of work goes into a staging, regardless of how long it’s in place for, so you might as well take full advantage of the staging and leave it in place for buyers to see as well! More importantly though, is that while your photos will be great, your buyers may feel disappointed when they enter the home and it is empty. Buyers expect to walk into what they see online, and the cost of that not conveying can be them feeling disappointed and not having any connection to the home when there in person. For more on this, check out this blog!

Of course we can! We love working with homeowners that are living in their homes. Whether it’s completely furnishing it top to bottom, or redesigning a single room using what you already own… we are here to figure out what you’re goals are and help make them happen!

We work with builders, investors and homeowners all the time helping them pick out the finishes and fixtures for their new home or remodel! From floors, plumbing, wall colors, shingles, siding, lighting, countertops… you name it and we’ve got you covered! If you’re working with a builder on a new home, we can meet you at your design center appointments and help alleviate a lot of the stress and feeling of being overwhelmed by options. Our process helps you make selections in an organized way that will ensure your home looks cohesive throughout and allows you to be confident in your decisions!

That’s awesome! We have always been an independent staging company and work with Realtors and builders from all companies! If you’re already working with someone, we’ll reach out and introduce ourselves and let them know our plan so that together, we can bring you the best possible results from your sale!

Our sister company, Full Circle Real Estate, was created in 2016 to offer a more comprehensive approach to the entire real estate process for people that don’t already have that side of things in place. If you’re interested in how this works, check them out and contact us to learn more!
Again, there is no pressure there though, so if you simply want staging and already have the real estate side in place, that’s what we’re here for!

What is a Model Home Sample Sale?

This is a unique shopping experience for the Wilmington area. Our “in home" shopping concept incorporates curated design with ease and accessibility.
If you have ever walked into a model home and wanted to take something home, now you can! When a staged property sells, we will host an open house before un-staging it and will have a sample sale, open to the public for one day only! During these shopping events, every piece of staging inventory - from furniture, to lighting and decor - even bedding and linens - will be available for sale!
Early birds get first dibs - if you look at the photos on the property page and would like to claim items before the sale, you can contact us for pricing and make purchases ahead of time!
Sign up here to get exclusive “first looks” at the design and pieces that will be showcased at future events. Stay in the loop, sign up now!

Why is everything on sale?

The majority of the items you see in our sample sales have been used in staged homes, sometimes they have been purchased specifically for the home they are in. These homes have never been lived in while staged, so the products aren't used in that capacity. Some may have some imperfections due to wear and tear from being moved around. A good comparison is to think of them as samples or floor models from a traditional retail store. We host sample sales as a way for our followers to be able to obtain high quality design at discounted prices and to get ideas for their own home - even if they don’t end up making a purchase.

Our sales will be open to the public - typically for a half day, and you have 2 options when you purchase an item. You can take the item with you right then, or for an additional fee, you may choose to have the item delivered. If you choose to have the item delivered, we will let you know at the time of purchase when that will be scheduled for. Everything is sold as-is and no returns will be accepted. If you purchase anything pre-sale - you’ll have to wait until the public sale to pick up your items.

All of our inventory is purchased new, from line reps and manufacturers we fall in love with at Furniture Markets in High Point and Atlanta, typically! We source items from all over the country and throughout the world. Sometimes, it's possible for us to re-order pieces so be sure to ask if you'd like 6 of something we only have 4 of and we'd be happy to try and accommodate you.

Yes! Our sample sale offerings continuously change since our homes sell so quickly! The staging is customized for each home's unique characteristics, so each sale will have a different style and price point of furnishings and decor. We can also custom order pieces for you if you're looking for something specific that we don't have in our inventory----from one lamp to an entire house full of furniture, just let us know!