birgit anich: Adding sophistication to a vacant house … through vacant home staging in Stamford - 04/05/12 02:05 PM
Recently we had the pleasure to work with a wonderful investor who brought a worn down house, located close to the beach in Stamford, back to life. The house was beautifully remodeled and Connecticut home stagers Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors were brought in to stage this vacant property. We fell immediately in love with it and saw the huge potential to further enhance the property with our unique staging design.
Because of the proximity to the beach, where the new home owners will also have private beach rights to, we used blue and yellow tones to bring these summer colors … (12 comments)

birgit anich: How to Reveal the True Value of Your Home - 01/21/12 12:36 PM
When selling real estate – or any other product – there are always two sides that need to be considered. There is a difference between the PRICE and the VALUE of a property.
1. The PRICE is the amount of money you are asking for the property.
2. The VALUE is whether the buyer perceives that your property is worth or desirable for that price.

The perceived value is influenced by many factors, such as location, condition, features, appeal, and comparison to other listings in your market area. If your house has been on the market for some time and … (17 comments)

birgit anich: Are you an INTERESTED or a COMMITTED home seller? ... How this can impact your house sale - 12/01/11 01:47 PM
I am sure you have heard this before: What is the difference between being interested and being committed?
It has been said that “when you are interested, you do whatever is most convenient. When you are committed, you do whatever it takes.”
Are YOU interested or committed to selling your house? This should be your first question when deciding to put your house on the market. YES, you are hiring a real estate agent to help with your home sale, but NO, your agent cannot do this on his/her own. The Real Estate Agent needs your commitment. There are certain aspects … (12 comments)

birgit anich: Design Tips: How to Update a Kitchen without Breaking your Bank - 09/06/11 06:42 AM
In these economically challenging times, many people are holding off on big investments to update their house. But does this mean that you have to compromise on style and aesthetics while you are living in your home? Or does this mean that you have to make big pricing concessions when selling your home, just because your kitchen is not in par with what buyers are looking for?
 
As a real estate home staging company in Fairfield county, CT we know that kitchen and bathrooms sell houses. If buyers walk through a house and see that the first thing they have … (18 comments)

birgit anich: Cape staging in Fairfield with modern touch - 08/12/11 05:50 PM
 
Can you use a modern touch in a Cape house? Absolutely! Feedback at the realtors open house was phenominal and drew in traffic beyond expectations of the agent.
Here are some before and after photos - we replaced all furniture except for the dining table, brought in different artwork with color, modern theme to appeal to the younger demographic of the neighborhood:


 
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birgit anich: The 5 Biggest Mistakes When Selling a Vacant Property - 07/23/11 03:52 PM
There are many reasons why a house might be vacant when being sold – various reasons include:
new construction relocation property seller has already moved into their new home it was a rental property that is now for sale In all these cases the bottom line is that SELLING the property FAST is CRITICAL. There is a lot of money on the table because of ongoing mortgage costs, maintenance cost, insurance cost, and other carrying costs that need to be paid for all these months that the property is sitting on the market without any income stream.
Selling fast in a … (60 comments)

birgit anich: How Much Does Real Estate Staging Cost? - Part 2 - 07/14/11 04:10 AM
In our last blog post we spoke about the Staging Consultation and price determining factors of a Home Staging Proposal. Today we will go into more detail of the actual Staging Proposal and the Return on the Staging Investment – how staging helps MAKE money.
The Staging Proposal:
The consultation for occupied homes and the walk-through of vacant homes provide the real estate stager with an overview of what is needed to get the house prepared and ready for a successful sale.
There are many considerations to be taken into account when preparing a home staging proposal: Is it an … (14 comments)

birgit anich: How Much Does Real Estate Home Staging Cost? - Part 1 - 07/08/11 03:45 AM
As a home stager in Fairfield County, CT I am frequently asked by real estate agents "What does home staging cost? I need to know at least a price range, so I can convince my clients to stage their house." As simple as this question sounds as simple is also the answer: real estate staging does not cost anything – it actually helps making money. It only costs to NOT stage.
Ok, now I see your eye brows raise in disbelieve: "How can that be? This must be another sales gimmick." If you bear with me I will provide as much … (13 comments)

birgit anich: Curb Appeal Change to Better Showcase a $4.25M House for Sale in Greenwich - 06/18/11 05:43 PM
One of our many services is color consultation. The home seller of this house called us for a home staging consultation in Greenwich. While they decided to only virtually stage a couple of rooms of the property, we have consulted them on home improvements and updates to better showcase the home and make it move-in ready for buyers. The house, located directly on the water has now a much improved curb appeal, just by changing the exterior color. The aesthetics is now higher end.
 
 
 
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birgit anich: Occupied Home Staging with Lifestyle Merchandising - 06/14/11 02:49 PM
We recently staged this beautiful country home in South Salem, NY for sale using the home seller’s furniture.
On the before & after photos below we replaced the carpet with hardwood floors and staged it as a teenage boy's retreat. The entire house had built in beds and nightstands that were also completely carpeted. We removed the carpet from the beds and nightstands and painted them instead.
Bringing in some décor we transform this house into a lifestyle experience for the entire family.
   
If you know someone who like to see the house, click here to check out the … (7 comments)

birgit anich: Transforming a Master Bedroom into a Buyer's Dream - 06/13/11 05:18 PM
Master Bedrooms are one of the most important rooms when it comes to selling a house. It has to be appealing and should have ONE function only – being a bedroom. No desks with computers, no TV, no kids stuff, ….
The master bedroom should be a sanctuary, a place to relax, a place the feels warm and welcoming, a place where you can sink in and dream. The changes can be simple to make this happen.
Paint and a new bedding with adding some artwork can make a huge difference. Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors transformed this Master Bedroom with … (21 comments)

birgit anich: A Different Approach In The Connecticut Real Estate Home Staging Industry - Rebranding Announcement - 06/08/11 09:24 AM
Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors, LLC, formerly Redesign Your Space, launches its new name, company logo, tagline and website to better reflect the evolution of its Real Estate Home Staging approach.
After winning National and Regional Awards by the Real Estate Staging Association in Las Vegas in January and intense training with HGTV star Matthew Finlason from "The Stagers" on the most advanced home staging techniques, the company needed to adjust the branding to reflect its new approach bringing the most advanced staging techniques  from California to Fairfield county.

Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors is a pioneer in the Connecticut … (9 comments)

birgit anich: Redesign Your Space’s Dining Room Design featured in the Life@Home Magazine, a new Hearst Publication - 02/11/11 02:16 PM
 so thrilled that one of our staging designs was chosen to be published in the second issue of the new Life@Home Magazine. The magazine focuses on interior design, local design stores, architecture, landscape designs, cooking and enjoying life in Fairfield County Connecticut.
Our Top Tip in the magazine is: Think of color as the bass, furniture as the main instruments, and accessories and wall décor the fine tuning. Put them together and they create the room’s orchestral sound.

 
 
  
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birgit anich: Why we are "Turning Places Into Loving Spaces!" - 02/10/11 02:54 PM
In order to answer this I have to tell you a little bit more about myself. I was very fortunate to grow up in a home and family that was very loving and nurturing, which is nowadays not a given thing for kids to have. I know that having a home that makes you feel relaxed, cozy, snugly, comfortable, protected, loved, and at peace is invaluable in life.
Having moved into different homes throughout Europe and then several homes here in the US, I have experienced that the design of a home gives us different energy and feelings. My passion as … (5 comments)

birgit anich: RESA Convention 2011 - What an awesome experience this was!!! Here is Why? - 02/04/11 02:16 PM
Having been to last year’s convention of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) was already the best experience in attending a conference in my entire life. And yes, I had been to many, many, many other conferences before that. So, my expectations this year were very high and no, I would not have missed out on this opportunity, even if there is a cost involved. Every single penny spent for this event has been worthwhile. When making the decision I saw a great opportunity to listen, learn and get inspired in my business that I am so passionate about. Well, it … (6 comments)

birgit anich: Selling your Fairfield county, CT house during snowy months - 01/11/11 03:01 PM
 
Tonight and tomorrow there is another snow storm in the forecast for our area here in Fairfield county, CT. Right after our last storm I was at a client's house for a home staging consultation and made a few observations, which I thought are important to share with home sellers who live in a snowy area.
 Buyers should be directed through the front door, where they get the best first impression of the house (curb appeal as well as entering the house). Therefore, shuffle the snow in front of your house and the walk way to the front door. If … (4 comments)

birgit anich: SOLD within 32 days after vacant home staging - 12/15/10 03:23 AM
This house in Redding, CT was occupied, but un-staged, in the very beginning when it was put on the market. Therefore, the online photos showed the house furnished. I have to say it looked quite spacious online.
Shortly thereafter the home sellers moved out and the house was now vacant.
After the house had not sold for quite some time, the real estate agent suggested to the home sellers to have it staged. When I came to the house and saw the empty house, it looked small. How would home buyers be able to see fitting their furniture in here? I … (16 comments)

birgit anich: Getting Bucks for your Bathroom - 12/07/10 03:47 AM
Bathrooms are a good investment to get top dollar for your home. Bathrooms may make or break the decision of buyers to buy your house. Here are a few inexpensive tips on what you can do to give your bath an updated look:
* A new countertop can dramatically update the bath.
* Depending on your cabinetry, painting it is often another quick and inexpensive solution to update the bathroom.
* A decorative mirror rather than a medicine cabinet
* Framing a frameless mirror
* Refreshing grouts
* Replace your shower curtain with a fresh neutral shower curtain
* and most … (20 comments)

birgit anich: The Art of Hanging Art - part 2 - Arranging Pictures - 11/05/10 03:22 AM
In my last blog I covered the right hight for hanging art.
Today I thought I'd share some ideas on art arrangements. There are many ways to arrange art, but before you start hammering nails into the wall you want to make sure to consider a few things - here are some tips:
For large room, don't hang art on walls that are less than 3 feet long. Avoid hanging two pieces of art at the corner of adjacent walls to avoid them competing with each other If you have smaller pictures, hang them in a group to form a larger … (22 comments)

birgit anich: Hanging pendant lighting fixtures - 10/20/10 02:28 PM
As a Home Stager in Fairfield county, Connecticut, I often consult my clients to change lighting fixtures in order to update the look of a room. Great looking lighting fixtures are no longer a big expense. Local hardware stores offer great looking, inexpensive lighting fixtures.
Deciding how high or low a light fixture should hang is not easy - I am frequently getting this questions from my clients. So I thought it might be a good idea to write a short blog about the most common locations. 
 

 
When hanging a pendant light or a chandellier if your dining … (19 comments)

 
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CT Home Stager Fairfield & New Haven County

Norwalk, CT

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