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Occupied Home Staging:  Budget-Friendly Profit Maximizer

 

Selling your home while living in it demands a strategic approach, and it shouldn't require breaking the bank.

Our occupied staging consultation is specifically designed to be your most cost-effective path to maximizing your home's appeal and value. How do we keep it affordable?
 
  • Affordable Foundation:  Start with our budget-friendly consultation and tailored staging blueprint.
 
  • Utilize Existing Assets:  We prioritize using your existing furniture and décor, saving you the expense of rentals.
 
  • Flexible Labor:   Choose our Do-It-Yourself option to save money, or use our flexible, affordable hourly rates for assisted staging help where you need it most.


Once you have your home staging consultation, you have two simple options: You may Do-It-Yourself or have Fresh Start assist you with the hands-on staging. Choose the path that best fits your time, budget, and energy level.

Option 1:  The DIY Staging Consultation For the Empowered Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

 

You have the energy and time to do the physical work, and we have the expert, customized blueprint to guide you. This option is designed for homeowners who want professional direction and a maximum return on investment while saving money by doing the implementation themselves.

What to Expect During Your 90-Minute Consultation:

Our consultation is a thorough, objective property assessment with one single goal: creating a powerful blueprint for maximizing your home's appeal to potential buyers.
 
  • 90-Minute Walk-Through:  We conduct a systematic, room-by-room review, analyzing layout, lighting, flow, color, and necessary repairs from a buyer's perspective.
 
  • Prioritized Action Plan:  We identify exactly where you should focus your time and effort—covering pre-packing, cleaning focus areas, necessary repairs, and optimal furniture arrangements. We prioritize the tasks that will deliver the biggest visual impact.
 
  • Expert Insight:  We provide objective feedback and creative solutions for problem areas you may have overlooked, turning potential flaws into selling points.

Comprehensive Written Report: 
Following the consultation, you will receive a comprehensive, written report that acts as your practical, step-by-step guide to prepare the home for sale. This report includes:

 
  • Room-by-Room Checklist:  A prioritized list of actions tailored specifically to your property.
 
  • Decluttering & Packing Recommendations:  Clear instructions on what items to remove or store to create maximum spaciousness.
 
  • Suggested Layouts:  Drawings or descriptions of optimal furniture placement for key areas.
 
  • Staging & Styling Tips:  Guidance on utilizing your existing décor to create an aspirational look.
 

With the Fresh Start Home Staging Report in hand, you can confidently implement the staging process yourself, leading to faster sales and higher offers.

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Option 2: The Assisted Staging & Edit Service

 

Once You Have Your Home Staging Consultation and Report, Let Us Roll Up Our Sleeves and Help You Get It Done

For homeowners with less time or who simply prefer an expert eye and extra muscle, this option is your solution. We take the blueprint created during the consultation and work alongside you (or independently, in specific areas) to implement the staging edits and arrangements using your existing furniture and décor.

What's Included:


Hands-On Implementation:  Based on an hourly rate, we will work with you to:
 
  • Edit and reorganize existing furniture for optimal flow and impact.
 
  • Systematically declutter and pack away personal items.
 
  • Create aspirational vignettes and style key selling areas (living rooms, kitchen, master beroom & bath, etc.).
 
  • Supervise the placement of art and accessories.

Efficiency and Speed:  We cut down the time it takes to get your home market-ready by applying professional efficiency and objective staging principles immediately.

This service is perfect for ensuring the staging is executed perfectly and quickly, allowing you to focus on the move.

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Our Process

We help you sort, organize, and decide which items to pre-pack from your home. Pre-packing opens up your space, highlights your home’s best features, and makes every room feel fresh and inviting.
Our cleaning services ensure your home looks and feels spotless. We focus on kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and every detail in between, leaving your home fresh and ready to impress. (Carpet and window cleaning are available through trusted local contractors.)
Finally, we transform your lived-in home into a beautifully presented space. Using the furniture, décor, and layout you already have, we optimize each room to appeal to buyers or simply create a space you’ll love to live in.

 

We Do It All
 
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