What exactly is a Home Sale Consultation?
It’s a room-by-room walk-through of your property focused specifically on preparing your home for sale.
We’ll look at your home through a buyer’s eyes and determine what should stay, move, go, change or be refreshed before photography and listing.
Is this the same as interior design?
No.
Interior design is about creating a home specifically for you.
Home staging is about temporarily presenting your home in a way that allows the broadest range of potential buyers to imagine living there.
Those are two very different objectives.
Does NB Designs still provide furniture and accessories?
No.
NB Designs now specializes exclusively in consultations for sellers living in their homes.
We no longer provide rental furniture, accessories or vacant-home staging.
Are you going to tell me to replace everything?
Definitely not.
My first objective is to work with what you already own.
If I think purchasing something would make a worthwhile difference, I’ll tell you. But I’ll also tell you when spending money isn’t necessary.
My house isn’t ready. Should I wait before scheduling?
No!
Please don’t clean, paint, shop, pack half the house or rearrange every room before I arrive.
It’s actually helpful for me to see how you’re currently living in the space.
The consultation is designed to tell you what to do next.
Will you tell me if something needs painting?
Yes.
We’ll discuss paint colors and where repainting could make a worthwhile difference.
Just as importantly, I’ll tell you when I don’t think repainting is necessary.
Should I make repairs before the consultation?
If they’re urgent maintenance issues, certainly.
Otherwise, I’d recommend having your consultation first.
There may be repairs or updates that are much more important to your home’s presentation than others.
Will you recommend things for me to purchase?
When appropriate.
That might be something as simple as white towels, new bedding, larger lamps, updated light fixtures, pillows or a few finishing pieces.
But purchasing items isn’t the goal of the consultation.
Making smart decisions is.
Do I need to get rid of all my family photographs?
Probably not every single one.
There is a difference between a home feeling personal and a home feeling so personal that buyers struggle to imagine themselves there.
We’ll decide what makes sense for your particular home.
Are you going to tell me to declutter everything?
I actually prefer the word edit.
A completely stripped-down house can feel just as uninviting as an overcrowded one.
We’re looking for the right balance: enough personality and warmth to feel like a home, but enough visual breathing room for buyers to appreciate the space.
What about children’s rooms?
Children live in houses. Buyers know this.
A child’s bedroom doesn’t have to look like nobody has ever played in it.
I’ll simply make recommendations on what to edit so buyers can see the room rather than being distracted by everything in it.
What about pets?
We love pets.
Buyers, however, may not love evidence of them quite as much.
We’ll discuss litter boxes, beds, crates, toys, feeding areas and what to do with pets during photography and showings.
Should my Realtor attend the consultation?
They’re very welcome to, but they don’t have to.
Many Realtors prefer to let me work directly with the seller and receive feedback afterward.
If your agent has particular concerns about the property, they’re welcome to share those with me beforehand.
How long does a consultation take?
It depends on the size and condition of the property, but most consultations take approximately 90 minutes.
Larger properties or homes requiring more extensive recommendations may take longer.
Will I receive written notes?
Your consultation includes our NB Designs Home Sale Consultation Guide, which provides room-by-room space for taking notes as we walk through the property.
If you’d prefer me to prepare a detailed written summary afterward, you can add that service for $50.
When should I schedule my consultation?
As early as possible.
Ideally, schedule before you start painting, shopping, making major repairs or packing.
The consultation can help you determine where your time and money will have the greatest impact.
Do you work directly with homeowners or do I need a Realtor referral?
Both.
You can book directly with NB Designs whether you’ve already chosen your Realtor or are simply beginning to think about selling.
What areas do you serve?
NB Designs serves homeowners throughout Austin, Dripping Springs and surrounding Central Texas communities.
Properties more than 25 miles from NB Designs are subject to a $50 travel fee. Contact us regarding properties farther outside our regular service area.
I’ve lived here for 20 years and don’t know where to start.
You’re exactly the kind of client I love helping.
You don’t need to know where to start.
That’s what the consultation is for.
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