When it comes to showcasing the true potential of your beach property, strategic staging can be the game-changer. Whether you're planning to sell, rent, or simply enhance your space, staging breathes new life into each room, creating an environment that’s both inviting and aspirational. If you've ever dreamed of walking into a space that feels like a five-star beach resort, staging can help bring that vision to life.
Why Staging Matters
First Impressions Matter: Buyers and renters form opinions in mere seconds. A well-staged home allows them to instantly envision themselves in the space, imagining the breezy, relaxed lifestyle only a beach home can offer.
Creating the Right Atmosphere: Our goal is to craft a beach vibe that marries comfort with elegance—light, airy spaces that capture the essence of coastal living while retaining the crisp, tailored feel of a luxury hotel.
Maximizing Space and Flow: Staging enhances the layout and flow, highlighting your home’s best features. In our before-and-after photos, you’ll see how simple changes make each room feel larger, more open, and more functional, inviting a fresh perspective.
The Beach-Hotel Vibe
Our team uses carefully selected furnishings and décor to convey that perfect mix of laid-back charm and high-end polish. Imagine soft, neutral tones, luxurious textures, and artful accents that bring the outside in, reflecting the sun, sea, and sand. This curated style not only increases visual appeal but also adds value, helping you attract buyers or renters who appreciate quality and sophistication.
Here are 10 recurring questions about the importance of staging:
1. Is it better to stage a house or leave it empty?Staging a house is generally better as it helps potential buyers or people who lease luxury property visualize themselves in the space and often creates a more inviting atmosphere. An empty house can feel cold and uninviting, which can make it harder for buyers to connect emotionally.
2. Why is staging needed?
Staging highlights a home's best features and creates an aspirational lifestyle that appeals to potential buyers or people who lease luxury property . It helps make a home look its absolute best, which can lead to a faster and more profitable sale or lease.
3. What is the disadvantage of home staging?Home staging can be costly, particularly for luxury properties where high-end furnishings are required. Additionally, staged homes may create expectations that can feel different once a space is empty after purchase or lease.
4. Do staged homes sell 88% faster?
Yes, staged homes often sell and lease faster—some reports suggest by as much as 88%—as they make a stronger first impression. Buyers or people who lease luxury property tend to see staged homes as more desirable, which speeds up the decision-making process.
5. Does staging a house increase value?
Staging doesn’t directly increase the appraised value, but it often leads to higher offers as it increases the perceived value in buyers’ eyes. Buyers are more likely to see the home as worth its asking price or more.
6. Do people live in staged homes?Most staged homes are set up just for showings and photography, with furnishings that aren't used for daily living. However, some homeowners may live in staged homes while they're on the market, carefully maintaining the staged look. And all of Coastal Vacation Estates leases are furnished some by us and some by the owners.
7. Is home staging stressful?Home staging can be stressful due to the time, effort, and coordination involved, but hiring a Coastal Vacation Estates to stage your home for sale or lease can greatly reduce this stress.
8. What is the point of staging?
The main goal of staging is to create an attractive, lifestyle-focused presentation that allows potential buyers or people who lease luxury property to see the home’s full potential. Staging also makes a property look well-cared for, increasing its marketability.
9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of staging?The advantages of staging include faster sales, better tenant, higher perceived value, and a more attractive listing. However, disadvantages can include added costs.
10. When you stage a house, does the furniture stay?
In most cases, the furniture and décor are rented specifically for staging and will be removed after the sale. When doing a furnished rental, Coastal Vacation Estates furnishes the home to lease using quality furniture and accessories.