Condominiums have always been a popular housing option for Singaporeans. Along with the country’s growth, the popularity of condominiums has increased exponentially. More and more young professionals both local and abroad prefer this type of housing compared to others. Condominiums for some, offer the ideal lifestyle that they dream of.
People who are working in the city prefer condo units because of their proximity to certain establishments and the amenities included. Moreover, high-rise condo units offer a magnificent view of Singapore’s skyline which is almost everybody’s dream.
Many people, especially young working professionals are attracted to the condo living lifestyle. It is practical, minimal, and very contemporary. Condo units will undoubtedly stay on top of the trend for years to follow. However, even with the popularity of this type of property, there are still some real estate agents who are having a hard time selling it.
There are many condominiums located in nice neighborhoods and the competition is tough. That is why a lot of agents come to us, to inquire about home staging. What can staging do to a condo unit? Is it doable to stage a high-rise condo? We will answer all your questions in this blog. Take a look at how we stage this high-rise condo unit on Thomson Road.
1. Checking The Condo Unit
Before we go out of our warehouse to stage a unit, first, we will ask the real estate agent who is handling the property about the size. How big is the unit? How many rooms are there? Is there a balcony? The agent can provide these by answering the form that we have on our website. Most of the time, real estate agents provide floor plans, photos or videos of the empty property, and/or rough sketches of the unit’s layout. This initial information will give us an idea of how to stage the property.
2. Determining What Rooms/Areas Need Staging
After the agent has submitted all the necessary information that we need, we will then send them a non-obligatory proposal with an inventory list, pictures, and a cost breakdown of the staging. The breakdown of the cost will depend on the scope of staging or what rooms and areas need to be staged. The agent can request not to stage certain areas if it is out of his/her budget. We can customize the scope of staging the unit for you according to your preferences as an agent handling the unit.
3. Choosing Furniture and Decor
Once everything is confirmed and the agent agrees to the proposal, we will check our warehouse for available furniture pieces such as the sofa, dining tables, dining chairs, coffee tables, console tables, and decorations. We will decide what items should be used in staging the unit that will fit the unit’s interior style. Choosing the furniture items, decorations and accessories is a crucial part of the process because it will determine how the overall look or end result of the unit. We at SFR, have over a decade of experience staging landed properties, HDBs, and condo units we already know what furniture and accessories will suit best in what kind of property.
4. Transporting
Next, once the details are confirmed, we will arrange with our logistics team for staging with 7 days of lead time. All the furniture and decor items that our home staging team has selected will be safely transported to the location of the unit. Our team has over ten years of moving experience so you can rest assured that all furniture items that will be used for staging will arrive safely and in good condition.
5. Staging the Condo Unit
During the staging day, our team of experts will stage the rooms and areas of the unit according to the contract. There will be people assigned to stage every area such as the living room, dining, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and outdoor space. For this two-storey condo unit, we decided to go for a transitional style.
The living room was spacious so we opt for a sectional sofa and pair with a geometric black and gray rug. We accentuate it with an accent chair and a console table. By placing a plant in the corner near the window, we created a vibrant and lively atmosphere that would make anyone feel at home once entering the space.
We decide to put an 8-seater dining table to fit the large dining area. For the bedrooms, we kept it simple yet elegant by adding a couple of side table accessories and greeneries. We also added some comfort elements such as towels, throw pillows, and paintings to make the space attractive and homey to prospective homebuyers.
Lastly, we highlight the best feature of the condo which is the balcony. We furnish it with outdoor furniture, a hammock chair, and some plants for an extra relaxing and calming appeal.
6. Preparing the Condo Unit for a photoshoot
After accessorizing and decorating, we clean the unit and get rid of any sign of clutter to prepare it for the photoshoot. Taking listing photos is one of the highlights of our staging service. Since many homebuyers look for properties to buy online, it is important that your listing looks good and appealing for people to click and inquire further. Our team captures these photos and edits them professionally so you can use them when putting your listing up on the internet or when advertising them to the market.
If staging small properties is hard enough, how much more if you’re planning to stage a two-storey condo unit like this one? Of course, with determination and resources, any real estate agent can do it. But, wouldn’t it be practical to save your time and effort on other important things like getting leads, answering inquiries, and touring homebuyers instead of worrying about staging? Leave the staging task to the experts and watch your property transform into a dream home that homebuyers would clamor for. Do you have a property that’s up for sale? Stage it with us!
