Monday, March 24, 2014

The Importance Of Staging

We've said it on this blog many times before, but it is vitally important that you stage your home to ensure buyers will see your beautiful home and not your "stuff".  Staged homes generate more online traffic because they pictures highlight the home so well, they sell more quickly, and for a higher price too.

Your main objective is to actually sell your home, so you want to do everything possible to make your home as appealing as possible to the widest audience possible.  If you still don't believe us, just peruse some of these before and after staging pictures to see what a difference some staging and updates can do.

Photo credit: Patti Stern, PJ & Company Home Styling LLC

What was done:  Updated some furnishings and accents, painted walls a more contemporary color, rearranged furniture.


Photo credit: Patti Stern, PJ & Company Home Styling LLC

What was done:  Empty rooms look smaller without furniture.  Furniture was added, wallpaper removed and walls painted, new carpet installed, window treatments.

Photo Credit:  Karen Otto, homestarstaging.com

What was done:  Added and rearranged furniture, included contemporary decorations, incorporated rug to define the space.

Photo credit:  Michelle Minch, Moving Mountains Designs

What was done:  Resurfaced fireplace to a more contemporary style, replaced carpet with hardwood, replaced window treatments, painted walls, added furniture and accessories.


Photo credit:  homestagingimpressions.com

What was done:  Added accents to play up the charm of the space.

Photo credit:  losangeleshomestaginginfo.com

What was done:  Painted walls, removed old drapes, updated carpet and furnishings, decluttered and cleaned.

Source:  Michelle Schwake for Stafford Family Realtors

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