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5,230,113
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Advice and minor tweaking is free but, full-on staging, seller pays.

Mar 30, 2017 08:25 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I would not

Mar 30, 2017 08:09 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I do not Barbara Todaro 

Mar 31, 2017 06:18 AM
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5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Depending on the property, I will pay for 2 hours of staging advice. But I don't pay for actual staging.

Mar 31, 2017 04:08 AM
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4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I have not.  Yet.  I try not to refrain from using the words never and always.  

Mar 31, 2017 12:47 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Barbara - I offer free advice and consultation, and have done some minor staging myself. However, for full on staging of every room in a home, seller would pay. However, not sure if that would be the case for luxury homes.

Mar 30, 2017 10:32 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We do not. 

Mar 30, 2017 09:34 PM
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151,633
Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

I do pay for a staging consultation as part of my listing services. 

Mar 30, 2017 08:39 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

nope, sellers do

Mar 30, 2017 08:24 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do not

Mar 30, 2017 08:07 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I pay for the consultation: $75.00 for 1 hour.

The seller pays the fee. I may offer a "coupon" to my good clients.

Good= repeat or the referring kind.

Mar 30, 2017 07:22 PM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I do not.

I will recommend, introduce, facilitate, meet, schedule the installation, and de-installation of the stager/staging.  But I draw the line at paying.

When I'm done explaining the value of the staging, and how it will help us get a better purchase price... the sellers are willing (if not always "happy") to pay for the staging.

Mar 30, 2017 06:47 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I will pay for a consultation with my favorite stager if the seller makes the decision to move out first and have the house staged it is their expense with the stager.

Mar 30, 2017 06:34 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We have our own stager who is a REALTOR®.

Mar 30, 2017 05:51 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Barbara Todaro I do know of a few around the N. Va area that do offer this as part of their services for the seller. I do not its part of Preparing the house for sale I also don't pay for their house to be painted or powerwashed for the same reasons.

I do offer them plenty of advice and other direct resources.

Mar 10, 2018 07:07 PM
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989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

We don't stage here - condos come furnished pre-staged from when they were purchased -

Mar 31, 2017 06:15 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

No I have never paid for staging. 

Mar 31, 2017 03:46 AM
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Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Barbara, a timely question as many homes have taste that does not suit buyers...my sellers have balked at paying for it but I will pay also for a consultation but they pay for the staging.  How about you?

Mar 31, 2017 03:44 AM
Rainmaker
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

So far I haven't had any takers for using that service. 

Mar 31, 2017 03:02 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I haven't done so in the past. 

Mar 31, 2017 02:58 AM
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4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Barbara Todaro - I don’t pay for staging - though I recommend highly that the sellers do.

Mar 30, 2017 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Depends on the price of the house...

Mar 30, 2017 10:14 PM
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2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Depends...

Mar 30, 2017 07:00 PM
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Damon Botticelli
Silver State Realty & Investments - Las Vegas, NV
Realtor - Las Vegas Real Estate

The advice is free.  Renting furniture and/or moving furniture around...the homeowner pays.

Mar 30, 2017 06:06 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I make suggestions, but a full staging would require the Seller to pay.  Not my house.

Apr 02, 2017 03:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I recommend it for clients but no I do not pay

 

Apr 01, 2017 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I don't I wouldn't and I don't recommend them.

Mar 31, 2017 09:09 PM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I pay for a staging consultation, which includes detailed notes of the stager's recommendations.  

I will bring personal items from my house such as plants, decorations, side tables and the like.  My patio furniture has shown up on multiple listings, too.

Any staging beyond what is mentioned above is a seller expense. 

Mar 31, 2017 08:09 PM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I have never paid for staging but then I've never needed to.

Mar 31, 2017 07:34 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

My background is design so yes I can give them ideas on what works, what doesn't etc.... but if it needs full on staging or is vacant then sellers consult our stager as she's got a warehouse of stuff.

Mar 31, 2017 04:58 PM
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1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

NOPE!  It's mostly a benefit to the seller, so it's a seller expense.

Mar 31, 2017 03:20 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Barbara,

Most don't.

Mar 31, 2017 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

If the seller wants some helpful tips that comes along as one of my services with all my other experience they will get. If they need a full blown staging, I will put them in contact with a stager.

Mar 31, 2017 10:38 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Same as Debe Maxwell, CRS - they get my time and I share my "expertise" and recommendations but the full on staging ... seller pays. 

Mar 31, 2017 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
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Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

I don't.

Mar 31, 2017 07:42 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

owner pays

Mar 31, 2017 07:05 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Never have had to with our strong markets

Mar 31, 2017 06:53 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

Mar 31, 2017 06:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I do not. Not part of my service!

Mar 31, 2017 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Praful Thakkar nailed this one!

Mar 31, 2017 05:30 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Depending on the property I have.

Mar 31, 2017 05:20 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

First two hours

Mar 31, 2017 05:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

No

Mar 31, 2017 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Selectively.

There are 2 criteria:

1. undefined spaces

2. flooring not uniform from front door

Mar 31, 2017 04:53 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Most often, no. In a normal listing, tips on selling, staging, repairs are all included in my listing. I do have a seller now and again, most often out of town or being relocated who wants me to handle it all. We decide whether the seller will pay the stager direct, or pay me up front and i arrange with the stager

Mar 31, 2017 04:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Never.

Mar 31, 2017 03:26 AM