Beautify Home Staging Walk & Talk Consultation Service Agreement

This home staging service agreement is between

the owners of

heretofore referred to as the “Customer” AND Beautify Home Staging LLC of McDonough, GA heretofore referred as the “Service Provider”.

BACKGROUND:

A. Customer is engaging Service Provider to provide staging services to the Customer, on the terms and conditions as set forth in this Agreement.

B. Services agreed upon include:

Walk & Talk Consultation

IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in the Agreement, the receipt of and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

Engagement

1. The Customer hereby agrees to engage the Service Provider to provide the Customer with services consisting of staging and preparing the property for sale.

2. Staging, although proven to be effective, is a trained professional opinion and services provided do not in any way warrant the sale of the home.

3. The Customer acknowledges before and after photographs will be taken during the Staging process and gives permission to the Service Provider use of these photographs in advertising and marketing materials.  

4. It is understood that there are some risks involved in moving furniture and accessories as part of Staging/Design services as contracted with the Service Provider.  Albeit rare to experience any damage or injury, it is agreed by the Customer and Service Provider to hold harmless each other.  There will be no future claim against the Service Provider or any partners, associates or helpers for any injury to persons within the Customer’s property or damage or destruction of possessions or property belonging to the Customer.

5. It is warranted that the signers of this contract have all authority to authorize the movement of all furniture and accessories within the property.  

6. Any work performed by third party companies recommended by the Service Provider is not in any way the responsibility of the Service Provider.

7. All pets should be removed from the property during services being rendered and are not the responsibility of the Service Provider to prevent escape. Any damage to staging furniture and props will be covered by the home owner. An invoice will be sent.

8. Services will be rescheduled if pre-staging recommendations in the Home Preparation Plan are not carried out thus preventing staging of the property effectively and the Customer will be charged a rescheduling fee of $150.

9. Climate Control: Client agrees to maintain the property at a salable temperature throughout the time this agreement is in force. Summer cooling temperatures will be maintained between 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter heating temperatures will be maintained between 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Staging services will not be performed in uncomfortable climate conditions. Failure to ensure proper climate control may result in the delaying of the staging project resulting in additional fees. Delay of Service fees will not be waived.

Term of Agreement

10. The term of this Agreement will begin on the date of this Agreement and will remain in full force and effect until completion of the Services.

Compensation

11. For the services provided by the Service Provider under this Agreement, the Customer will pay to the Service Provider compensation in the following manner. A Service deposit of 50% will be collected at the signing of this agreement to hold the days of staging service. Further billing will be made prior to the date of service at which time Compensation is payable through a given website or check. 

Accessory or furniture rental fees, if incurred will be listed separately if applicable.

Confidentiality

12. The Service Provider acknowledges that a material term of the Agreement with the Customer is to keep all confidential information belonging to the Customer absolutely confidential and to protect its release to the public unless oral permission is granted otherwise by the Customer.

Capacity/Independent Contractor

13. It is expressly agreed that the Service Provider is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee in providing services hereunder.  The Service Provider and the Customer acknowledge that this Agreement does not create or imply partnership of joint venture.

Accessory Rental

14. Inventory remaining on the property listed on an attachment and its replacement costs are the direct responsibility of the Customer.  All items are to be returned in the same condition, as when placed, otherwise replacement costs will be added to the invoice.

15. Inventory items are for display purposes only and not to be used, including all bedding, table linens, towels, etc. We can provide bags and suggestions.

16. Any rental agreement for inventory left on the premises will commence on the staging completion date.

17. Cancellation of the rental agreement will require ten (10) calendar days written (email) notice to remove staging items.  Failure to give adequate notice will result in additional rental charges.  The Service Provider recommends the property remain staged until closing is completed; this prevents problems if the offer falls through.

18. If inventory remains on the property, entry to the premises must be made available to the Service Provider by way of providing a key and combination to the lock box.

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Governing Law

19. Is it the intention of the parties to this Agreement that all suits and special proceedings be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of Georgia.

20. Beautify Home Staging will contract for 60 days starting on Installation day. After 60 days each additional month in rental will be a rental fee. For a staging with furniture 1/2 the price of the total balance will be due each month after the 60 days. This fee is due on the 1st of the month of day 61. All staging items will be removed immediately by the 3rd of the month if not paid. If the seller or agent are at fault for the day of removal de-staging then an additional fee will be due for the full rental month to compensate the employees time, gas, and rental truck & fees.

Date stamp on the email used to forward this document signifies acceptance of this agreement by both parties.

OR Signed:

 Melissa Stroup, Beautify Home Staging LLC 

Service Provider                                           

404-516-1516

BeautifyHomeStaging@gmail.com