A Different View Home Staging

At A Different View we specialize in interior makeovers – whether you need to refresh your current home, are preparing it for sale or are downsizing to a smaller residence. By using creative, cost-effective design principles, we will transform your home in a few hours. We have been professionally trained & certified to apply design principles to your next interior makeover.

Questions and Answers about Staging

What is the cost of staging? Our ”walk and talk” evaluations for occupied properties begin at $195. If a homeowner requires a written report with step-by-step staging instructions the cost is $275.

Do You Stage Vacant Homes? Yes. We maintain our own inventory of furniture, art and accessories which allows us to provide these items at a reasonable cost.

Do you have a minimum rental period for inventory rental?  We require that you rent our inventory for a period of sixty days, unlike furniture rental companies which require a ninety day rental period. We recommend that you leave the home staged even after you receive a contract. It is our policy to remove the furnishings as close to the settlement date as possible.

Are there additional fees with furniture rental? We are required to charge a 6% sales tax on rental inventory.

What does your staging fee include? We develop a staging and design plan for each home. The plan includes choosing furniture, accessories and artwork that will complement the style and scale of a home. We often need to purchase new pieces for each home. The staging fee includes all prep and design time, the actual staging day, de-staging of the property and the cost of at least one assistant. The average time needed to prepare for a staging is approximately fifteen hours, not including the actual staging day.

Do you have your own moving team? We have partnered with a local moving company that is highly experienced and takes great care with your possessions. If you need to remove items prior to staging they will provide a cost-effective estimate for any local moves to either storage or your new home.

What are your payment terms? In order to schedule a vacant staging we require a deposit of 50% at the time a contract is signed. Upon completion of the staging day the remaining balance is required. We can accept payment by check or arrange a credit card payment.

Questions? Call us at 301.774.5006. Our email address is adifferentview@verizon.net.