property styling FAQ
Why should I get my property styled?
A well styled home evokes emotion and allows your potential buyers to immediately connect with the home. Styling allows buyers to imagine how the spaces can be used and a feel for how their own furnishings and belongings will fit. Empty rooms tend to feel smaller and can feel stark or unwelcoming. The styling also allows the photographer to take great shots which are essential for a strong marketing campaign. Its incredible what the correct balance of furnishings, colour, texture and carefully curated accessories can do.
Will styling increase the value of the sale price of my property?
Property styling has gained huge momentum in Melbourne over the past few years and is a proven and worthwhile investment. Property styling statistics show that styling could earn you between 7.5% – 15% more on your sale price while costing you well under 1% of your estimated property value. Property styling also increases competition and can lead to a faster sale.
How does the stylist work with my agent?
Quite early on in the process, we will liaise with your chosen agent to discuss the styling of your property, when the photos are scheduled for, access and whether any tradework is required. Timing is key. We will also address any particular styling requests you or your agent may have. For example, should a particular room be a bedroom or an office, should the separate room be styled as an office, studio or separate rumpus room?
We will work with your agent to ensure the styling of your property is a smooth and stress-free process. At the end of your campaign, we will arrange the collection of the furnishings with your agent well in advance of your settlement date.
Can I hire only a few pieces of furniture from the stylist (a partial style)?
At The VM Style Group, we pride ourselves on the ability to style our partial homes. Partial styling is an option if a property doesn’t require a full style and some of your furnishings will remain at the home. Our stylist will assess which furnishings are required to complete the home and make careful selections to achieve a seamless balance between your furniture and ours.
Do you offer a storage service?
Yes we do. At the initial consultation, our stylist will discuss with you which items you would like to be removed from the home for the duration of the campaign. The stylist will then prepare a list of the items and send the list to our recommended storage facility for a quote. Our removalists will be able to relocate your items to the storage facility and then back to your property (or another destination) after the campaign. The removalist cost and storage facility cost is a separate cost to the property styling cost. The storage unit is fully secured and accessible 24/7 should you wish to access your belongings during the campaign.
Do I have to vacate the property for the campaign?
While many vendors move out of their property for the campaign, we understand this is not always possible. You do not have to move out of your property but you will need to care for our furnishings and accessories and ensure they are returned to us in the same condition they were hired. For example. this may mean asking a neighbour to look after your pets if they are likely to shed fur or scratch furniture or roll up floor rugs between inspections if small children are likely to play or eat on them.
Can I sleep in the beds and or use bed linen and towels?
No, for hygiene reasons nobody is allowed to sleep in our beds or use our bed linen or towels. If we have styled your bed, we ask that you remove our linen from your bed before sleeping it in. Our vendors use their own linen and towels and then restyle their beds and bathrooms with our linen and towels for each inspection by copying how they were styled by us for the photoshoot.
What are the payment terms?
Full payment of our property styling fee is required prior to your styling/installation date. The main reason for this is because we need to pay our removalists, picture hanger and stylists and 80% of their work is completed at installation date. The terms and conditions are contained in our property styling agreement which will be emailed to you (together with your tax invoice) at the time of confirming your booking. The property styling agreement can also be found on our website.
How long is the furniture hire period?
We offer our clients a 6 week hire period. This timeframe is designed to ensure you have ample time for photography, your property to go live online and for your sales campaign to complete. In the event you would like to extend the furniture hire, we can arrange this for you at a discounted rate on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis
Do vou have insurance?
Yes, our furniture is insured while in situ at your property provided the property is locked and secure. Our removalists have transit insurance and both companies are covered for public liability.
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