SANTA CRUZ, CA
Home Staging
Home staging is more than just furnishing a home—it’s a powerful marketing tool that leaves a lasting impression on buyers. Studies show that staged homes sell up to 73% faster and can increase sale prices by as much as 20%. By strategically enhancing a property’s appeal, staging helps maximize value in any market, making it one of the most effective investments for sellers.
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At Swift Haven Interiors, we blend expert design, strategic marketing, and buyer psychology to create spaces that feel inviting, aspirational, and move-in ready. As trained and certified home stagers, we specialize in transforming properties to attract the widest audience and help them reach their full potential.
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We offer tailored staging solutions, including Pre-Sale Consultations, Full-Service Vacant Home Staging, and Occupied Home Staging. Let us showcase your home in its best light—ensuring a faster, more profitable sale.
Pre-Sale Consultation
$300
This 90-minute consultation is the first step in preparing your home for a successful sale. We’ll conduct a detailed walkthrough of both the interior and exterior, identifying high-impact updates and styling suggestions that will elevate your home’s presentation and maximize return on investment.
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Should you need support bringing the vision to life, we offer expert guidance and access to our trusted network of home professionals to help execute each update with care and efficiency.
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Contact us to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a successful sale.
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MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT
Home Staging Services
Vacant Home Staging
Starting at $5,000
Your home has its own story, and our staging brings it to life. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our vacant staging is thoughtfully tailored to each home, drawing inspiration from its architecture and surrounding location to create a cohesive, elevated look. We use high-end furnishings and curated decor to highlight your home’s best features and help buyers envision a lifestyle they’ll fall in love with.
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We offer 45-day staging packages with the option to renew at a reduced rate. Pricing varies based on the size of the home.
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Contact us for a free phone or online estimate. In-person site visits are also available at an hourly rate.
Occupied/Photo-Ready Staging
Starting at $450
Perfect for sellers living in their home during the sales process, this service is all about making your space look its absolute best for listing photos and showings. During the initial two-hour session, we’ll thoughtfully re-style each room using your existing furnishings and decor - editing and refining to highlight your home’s strengths and enhance its market appeal.
Need more time? Additional hours are available at $175/hour. We’ll also create a personalized shopping list of key items that can further elevate your home’s appeal and help buyers fall in love.
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Contact us to schedule your Occupied/Photo-Ready Staging session.
Staging Benefits
Sell Faster, Sell for More
A thoughtfully staged home doesn’t just look beautiful—it performs. On average, staged homes sell 73% faster and for 17% more, delivering an incredible 586% return on investment (RESA, 2023).
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Make a Lasting First Impression
With 93% of buyers scrolling through listings before stepping foot inside, captivating photos are everything. A beautifully staged home stops the scroll and sparks instant connection.
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The Power of Staging
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Showcases your home’s best features while subtly minimizing imperfections.
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Creates a sense of spaciousness, freshness, and warmth.
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Helps buyers emotionally connect, turning a house into the home they’ve been searching for.
"I have used Swift Haven for multiple listings. Krista and Briana, are complete professionals; detail oriented, calm under pressure, and have a knack for seamlessly transitioning spaces to warm, inviting sanctuaries. Places where people linger. "
SHANNON SHAFFER - COLDWELL BANKER
We are fully insured, trained and certified Home Stagers, as well as a proud member of the associations listed below. We are also an approved member of Coldwell Banker's RealVitalize program.
