Agreement for Home Staging Services
About this form
The Agreement for Home Staging Services is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions between a home staging service company and a client who intends to stage a home for sale. This form is essential for clarifying responsibilities, payment terms, and specific conditions regarding inventory and service duration. It serves to protect both parties and ensures a smooth process during the home staging period, especially in competitive real estate markets.
What’s included in this form
- Identification of the parties involved, including names and addresses.
- Description of services and inventory details provided by the staging service.
- Payment terms, including the total cost and payment schedule.
- Provisions for termination of the agreement and inventory removal.
- Client responsibilities regarding home access and maintenance during staging.
- Governing law and dispute resolution through mandatory arbitration.
Situations where this form applies
This form is useful when a homeowner or real estate agent wishes to enhance a property's appeal through professional staging. It is particularly necessary in markets with many listings, helping sellers increase the chances of a quicker sale at a better price. This agreement ensures clarity and mutual understanding between the client and the staging service provider before services begin.
Who should use this form
- Homeowners preparing to sell their property and seeking professional staging services.
- Real estate agents coordinating staging for their clients' homes.
- Home staging service providers looking to formalize agreements with clients.
How to prepare this document
- Identify the parties involved by entering the names and addresses of both the staging service and the client.
- Specify the start date for the staging services and the duration of the rental agreement for the staging inventory.
- Detail the payment amount and terms, ensuring the total invoice is noted.
- Outline any specific terms regarding inventory removal and client access to the home during the staging period.
- Obtain signatures from both parties to finalize the agreement and confirm consent to all terms.
Notarization requirements for this form
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to specify the start and end dates for staging services.
- Omitting detailed descriptions of the inventory and services to be provided.
- Not clarifying payment terms, leading to confusion about due dates.
- Neglecting to include termination clauses, which could result in disputes later.
- Forgetting to obtain signatures from all parties involved.
Benefits of using this form online
- Convenient access to a professionally drafted agreement that saves time.
- Editability allows customization to fit the specific needs of both parties.
- Reliability of a legally sound document created by licensed attorneys.
- Instant download enables immediate use without waiting for physical copies.
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It can also cut the time on the market. Because nearly 90% of home buyers start their search on the Internet, staging is a good way to make sure online photos pop. Home sellers spend an average of $1,800 to stage a home, but costs can range from a couple of hundred dollars to $5,000 or more.
More than half of the real estate agents RESA surveyed said they sometimes offered to pay for staging services (or a portion of the cost) in some cases. Even if the agent won't pay for the staging, nearly 80% of agents surveyed by RESA paid for a consultation with a stager for their clients (at $300 to $500).
Put simply, staging means preparing the home for a potential buyer or "setting the stage," if you will. It involves redecorating, rearranging furniture, cleaning and other aesthetic strategies to present the home in the best possible light.
More than half of the real estate agents RESA surveyed said they sometimes offered to pay for staging services (or a portion of the cost) in some cases. Even if the agent won't pay for the staging, nearly 80% of agents surveyed by RESA paid for a consultation with a stager for their clients (at $300 to $500).
As a general rule of thumb, the average cost for most stagers is $300 to $600 for an initial design consultation, and $500 to $600 per month per staged room.
How Much Do Home Stagers Charge? Most home stagers charge between $150 to $600 for an initial two-hour consultation. Then, there is an additional $500 to $600 per month for each room. Houses require staging materials if it is on the market and being shown to clients, which can last a few days to a few months.
More than half of the real estate agents RESA surveyed said they sometimes offered to pay for staging services (or a portion of the cost) in some cases. Even if the agent won't pay for the staging, nearly 80% of agents surveyed by RESA paid for a consultation with a stager for their clients (at $300 to $500).
The short answer is yes, empty houses do take longer to sell than furnished, occupied or staged homes. A study from the Appraisal Institute found that vacant houses sold for 6% less than occupied houses and stayed on the market longer.
A home stager works to increase the appeal of a home and the chances of a sale at the maximum price.Home stagers can earn anywhere from $500 to $5,000 for a project depending on the square foot of the home, the number of rooms being staged, and the amount of work that goes into staging the home.
