Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information about our home styling services? Check out our FAQs.
If you have a question that isn’t answered here please get in touch with the Melbourne Property Staging Co. team today!
How much does property styling cost?
All of our property staging, decluttering and interior design services are tailored to your property, goals and budget. To organise a free, no-obligation consultation, make sure you contact us.
What is real estate property styling?
Real estate property styling (also known as home staging) is the process of selecting and arranging furniture, artwork and accessories when you’re preparing your property for sale. The goal of property styling is to demonstrate your property’s potential to prospective buyers and encourage them to make an offer.
What happens during my consultation?
One of our stylists will visit your property and take a look around so we can understand what we’re working with. From there, we’ll have a chat with you about your property and goals for your property sale and provide you with our best recommendations for maximising your property’s potential. The whole process takes between 30 minutes and an hour to complete, and you’ll be left with lots of tips about how to improve your property for sale — completely free of charge!
How do you decide which style suits my property? Can I provide input?
Our goal is to ensure your property achieves a fantastic sale price. This means we don’t style properties based on our preferences — or yours. Instead, we focus on your ideal buyer, and the experience we’d like them to have upon first walking into your property.
We’ll select modern, everyday furniture and accessories that make your potential buyers feel instantly at home, while also showcasing the best features and architectural style of your property.
When will I receive my quote? What’s included?
You’ll receive your quote within 24 hours of your in-home consultation. Our quotes are laid out as transparently as possible so you understand exactly what you’re getting for your investment. Within your quote, we’ll break up your services into furniture hire, storage costs and labour.
Do you offer any discounts or payment plans?
Yes — all upfront payments will attract a 5% discount.
Are property staging costs tax deductible?
In some cases they might be, for example, if your property is an investment property that attracts capital gains tax. We always recommend speaking with your accountant or financial advisor before booking your property styling service if you are hoping to make it a tax deduction.
When should I book my installation date?
We request that all agreed-upon furniture removal and decluttering is complete, and you’ve thoroughly cleaned your property in advance. We generally recommend you book your service a day before any professional photos are taken to ensure the setup is fresh and crisp for photos.
Should I organise my house cleaning before or after my installation date?
Definitely before! Think of our services as the very last step in the process, and please organise any cleaning or repairs well in advance of our installation date.
Who installs the furniture at my property?
We have an experienced team of removalists and stylists who will show up on your installation date with all of your furniture, accessories and artwork loaded into one of our trucks. We’ll bring all of the furniture inside and our stylists will provide guidance on layout. Our team has been working together for years, so you can be confident we will treat your property with the utmost respect during our installation.
Do I need to attend the installation?
Before the installation date, we’ll organise to collect the keys from either you, a lockbox, or your real estate agent so we can simply show up and get to work. You don’t need to be there on the day, however you are more than welcome to pop your head in and watch the magic unfold!
Can I keep some of my own furniture in the house?
Certainly! We offer a partial styling service for homeowners who will continue to live in, or store their furniture in their property throughout the styling process. When we perform our initial consultation, we’ll provide you with some options to ensure you still achieve the maximum sale price for your property.
Can you store my furniture while you’re staging my house?
We offer a separate furniture removal and storage solution that can be renewed for as long as you need. We’ll provide you with a discounted rate at a partnered storage company and organise for your furniture to be packed up and transferred into the storage unit well before our installation date. Please note, storage and removal is not included in our property styling packages, and you can request a separate quote for this service.
Is your business insured against any damage that may happen to my property or the furniture you install?
Yes — we are fully insured against any damage that might occur throughout the process of styling your property.
How long is the hire period?
We offer 6/8/10 weeks hire period from the date of installation. This is usually more than enough time for you and your real estate agent to organise professional photography and a number of open homes and inspections. In the unlikely event that you need to extend your hire period, we are more than happy to organise an extension. This is usually a weekly hire rate.
What if I don’t like something you’ve installed?
In the unlikely event that you’re unhappy with one of our furniture, artwork or accessory choices, we are more than happy to replace it with another one for you. We do ask you to keep in mind, however, that we aren’t styling the home to your tastes but rather to the needs and desires of your ideal buyer.