Question 1

Why should I stage my home?

Accepted Answer

Staging a home is a great way to sell for more money, and fast!  Staging accentuates a home's best features and downplays its flaws. Done right, staging your home creates an emotional connection so that potential buyers are able to visualise themselves living in the space, ultimately leading to a faster sale at maximum value.

Question 2

Why should I choose Mainstage NZ?

Accepted Answer

Our skills and hand curated collections of furniture and furnishings allow us to customise each space – each property is a one-off, we style with personal touches using vintage and retro accents the buyers will hardly realise it’s staged even when they are viewing other properties with standard staging. This is our point of difference.

Question 3

What styles do you stage?

Accepted Answer

We can accommodate any style and size of house. We have a varied style profile which sets us apart from others. From contemporary to modern retro and vintage style accents that will ensure that any home can be styled to suit potential buyers.

Question 4

How much does it cost to stage?

Accepted Answer

Again, this varies depending on the size of your home and other factors.

However, our prices start from $2600+gst for 5 weeks, for a standard 2 Bedroom house.  This is an all-inclusive price for 2 bedrooms, 1 lounge, 1 dining room, bathroom and a kitchen.

Our pricing includes our expert team of stylists to prepare all of the required furniture, art, soft furnishings and decor accents for styling, transportation, maintenance, pack up and removal.

Note that prices may vary during peak times.

Question 5

Do you provide staging services for Owner-Occupied Homes?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  These are what we call 'partial' stages.

A partial stage will include advice on presentation and a plan will be devised clearly outlining what the owner should remove and what should stay.  Mainstage will then work their magic behind the scenes and any additional furnishings, art or furniture that our designers have selected to enhance your property will be bought along on staging day.

Question 6

What is the process once a quote is requested?

Accepted Answer

Once you request a quote we are available to meet you or your real estate agent, at a convenient time, to view your property for a free, no-obligation quote.

At this initial meeting, we will discuss design direction and layout, take measurements, photos and video.

Over the next few days, we will send you the quote which will consist of a detailed proposal for your review and acceptance

Once you accept the quote our lead stylist will be at our warehouse to start selecting from our extensive range of furniture, homewares and accessories to create your bespoke styling package.

On staging day, our stylists and operations team will deliver and install the selected furniture and accessories, hang artwork and steam sheets making sure your property is looking fabulous and ready for photography.

When your property is sold or at the end of your hire agreement our removals team will collect our furniture and accessories at a time convenient to you.

Question 7

How long does it take to stage a home?

Accepted Answer

Obviously, this varies depending on the size of your home and whether the property is empty or still occupied.

Generally speaking, on the actual day of the staging, it takes Mainstage 4 to 5 hours to successfully execute an installation of an average 3 Bedroom home.

This does not include the design and packing process that takes part at our warehouse, in the days/weeks leading up to the staging day.

Question 8

How long is the staging in for?

Accepted Answer

The staging period is a total of 5 weeks.  We allow the 5th week free to allow time for the photography and marketing.

Most homes staged by Mainstage are sold within this period of time, if not sooner! 
However, we offer the option of extending the staging which we do on a week by week basis, at an additional cost.

Question 9

Who is responsible for insurance?

Accepted Answer

We are responsible for insurance of all of our furniture; however you will still need insurance for your house and property.

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