Home Staging
Home Staging is a proven real estate marketing to enhance a property's appeal, ensuring it sells quickly and for the best price. At Designs by Duchess, we carefully tailor our approach to fit your timeline preparing your home with expert precision.
National statistics support that 95% of Accredited Staging Professional staged homes sell on average in 11 days or less and sell for 17% more money than non-staged® homes.​
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We collaborate with Homeowners, Investors, Builders, and Real Estate Agents in Houston, TX, and surrounding areas, delivering exceptional results that maximize each property's potential.
Walk & Talk Consultations
Walk & Talk Consultations offer valuable recommendations on how to prepare and stage your home for an impactful online presence, showings, and open houses for the fastest, most lucrative sale. Our thorough, step-by-step approach provides the ideal strategy for sellers preparing their occupied homes for the market.
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During this in-depth verbal consultation, the homeowner will take notes as we go through each area of the home thoroughly discussing:
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What today’s buyers are looking for
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What to pack, what to use, what to change
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Paint colors that get homes sold
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How to maximize space, closets, etc.
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How to adjust lighting
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Shopping list suggestions (if necessary)
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How to arrange furniture, accessories, artwork and more
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Fee: Walk & Talk Consultations start at $199. The staging investment will be commensurate with the size of home, number of rooms to be staged and scope of work.
Our E-Consultation service offers a focused discussion of your space over the phone, with real-time review of your photos online. This fee starts at $149 for up to one hour.
Our color consultation fee is $149 for up to one hour. We help you select the right color palette that highlights the greatest features of your home.
Occupied Home Staging
Occupied Home Staging is a sophisticated and thoughtfully crafted service tailored to homeowners who continue to reside in their property while it's on the market. Our approach goes beyond simply using your existing furniture and decor; we reimagine and elevate these elements to create a captivating environment that appeals to today's discerning buyers.
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By carefully curating and arranging your furnishings, we highlight your home's best features, ensuring each space feels spacious, cohesive, and inviting. Our attention to detail transforms your home into a refined, polished setting that resonates emotionally with potential buyers, helping them envision themselves in the space.
Through this meticulous process, we enhance your home's market appeal, making it stand out in a competitive real estate market and ultimately driving a faster, more lucrative sale.
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Vacant Home Staging
Home staging for vacant properties is imperative in today’s real estate market. Oftentimes, vacant properties remain unsold for extended periods because they have little to no interest.
Most buyers cannot envision themselves living in the home. Professional staging by Designs by Duchess with well-thought-out furniture placement, artwork, and décor will immediately draw buyers into the home and connect them emotionally. Our home staging practices will invite and attract more buyers to not only schedule visits but also make offers on your property. This results in a more gainful sale for you!
Our staging services typically cover up to 60 days. Service extensions are available to renew after the initial agreement term. Our packages include professionally selected inventory, expert staging, delivery and setup, de-staging, and pickup.