Why can't home stagers accept payment at closing? Why does the painter insist on being paid at the time of service?

I've recently been asked this question, and of course, we all know the answer. "That is because the house may not close. If that happens, then how will they get paid?"

The argument back to the service provider goes something like this:

"Well, the termite inspector and closing attorney waits until closing to get paid. It's not unusual for the home appraiser, the home inspector, and the repair company hired to correct the homes flaws found in the inspection to be paid out of funds from the closing. Why not the the other service providers, such as the home stager?"

If you, as a home seller, are confused about this; here is a good rule of thumb to follow:

When you go to put your home on the market, certain preparation must be done. Preparation may include (but is not limited to):

• Pressure washing your driveway and sidewalks

• Lawn and garden maintenance

• Fresh paint for the interior

• Fresh paint for the exterior

• Carpet cleaning

• Wood Floor refinishing

• New Carpet

• Handy Man for obvious minor repairs

• A Professional Photographer for a virtual tour

• A Print Ad in the Local Real Estate Book

• Professional Detailed Home Cleaning

• Home Staging / Re-design Services

What does the pressure washing service, the lawn maintenance company, the Interior painter, the exterior painter, carpet cleaning, flooring contractor, handy man, professional photographer, the local real estate book company, the residential cleaning company and the professional home stager all have in common?

Their service are employed prior to the home going under contract. Therefore, their services are paid for at the time they are rendered.

Other services, such as the appraiser, home inspector, termite inspector, closing attorney, and repair contractor are generally employed after the home is under contract. And that is the circumstance where they may wait to be paid at the time of closing through your proceeds of the sale.

Peachtree Home Staging, LLC was founded by Karen Dembsky, a metro Atlanta resident for the past 27 years. Karen started her career teaching home economics, including interior design. After five years in education, Karen made her home in the Atlanta area and worked in sales and marketing. When it was time to seek a new challenge, and to give her more time to give back to her community, Karen became a Georgia licensed Realtor and has since served many clients both selling and buying properties. Through this experience, and feedback she continually receives from clients, Karen recognized the benefits her keen and artistic eye provided to those she represented. The benefits of home staging have become Karen's talent and passion! Peachtree Home Staging offers full home staging and re-design services as well as in home consutations. Peachtree Home Staging is fully licensed and an active member of the Greater Atlanta Better Business Bureau. For more information please visit http://www.PeachtreeHomeStaging.com or e-mail Karen at Karen@PeachtreeeHomeStaging.com

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