Free Home Stager
Service Agreement
One red wine spill on a five-thousand-dollar sofa turns your entire profit into a total loss before the first open house even starts. Without a signed agreement, you’re just providing free furniture storage for people who will sue you the second a vase gets chipped.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Damage Waiver and Inventory Deposit' clause to ensure you have cash in hand before your gear ever crosses the threshold.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Home Stager, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Home Stager services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Furniture Delivery and Positioning
- Wall Art and Mirror Installation
- Textile and Accessory Styling
- Supplemental Lighting Placement
- Curb Appeal Asset Deployment
- Final On-Site Property Sweep
- Post-Sale De-staging and Inventory Removal
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Home Stager services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
The house sold in two days—do I have to give the client a pro-rated refund?
No. Your contract should specify a 'Minimum Term' or 'Flat Project Fee' because the bulk of your labor is in the load-in and setup. A written agreement prevents the client from nickel-diming your expertise just because the market is hot.
What do I do if the client's pets ruin a rental rug during the staging period?
This is why you use an 'Inventory Liability' clause. It outlines that the client is responsible for the full replacement value of damaged items, allowing you to bill them immediately rather than begging for reimbursement.
The closing got pushed back and they want to keep my furniture for another month. How do I charge them?
Define a 'Holdover Rate' in your contract that kicks in automatically once the initial term expires. Having this in writing turns a potential argument into a simple invoice for additional rental time.