home staging cincinnati: Design to Market Home Staging Gives Modern Purpose To Older Spaces in a Cincinnati Home - 11/02/09 10:28 PM
 
Older homes are a delight to live in.   It is impossible to recreate the charm in their newer counterparts.  The craftsmanship is incredible and the tall ceilings and inviting yards are very appealing.  The challenge and opportunity is to show a prospective buyer how these charming homes can meet … (5 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Cincinnati Homes Are Selling! - 08/26/09 10:40 PM
 
This home was staged by Design To Market in July and sold in 3 days! 
It is a great success and it is real.  It also defies the myth that some believe staging is only for high end homes.  This home was listed for under $200,000.  At all price points … (6 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design To Market 3 Cincinnati Staged Homes Sell in under 30 Days - 07/07/09 11:17 PM
3 quotes-3 Cincinnati Home Sellers-3 Months! 
All of these homes have sold in the last 90 days.  The common thread was a fear that the current market would prevent them from selling their homes and that they decided to take control.  All three clients worked hard to put their best … (4 comments)

home staging cincinnati: It's Time to Stage Your Vacant Home - 11/16/08 02:34 PM
 


According To Lawrence Yun a Chief Economist with the National Association of Realtors, "A vacant home listed for sale always applies downward pressure on home prices. The opportunity cost of carrying a vacant home is high."
According to the U.S Census Bureau records, we have the highest number of vacants on … (6 comments)

home staging cincinnati: A Home Stagers Count Down to the Spring of 2009 - 11/10/08 07:30 PM
 


The election has passed and we are all looking optimistically for change.  Change in the economy, change in financial markets and most importantly...change in the housing market. 
What is a seller to do?  There are many theories on best times to capture a buyer.  Spring, Summer, Fall or even … (15 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Staged Downtown Cincinnati Loft Sells In Days - 06/26/08 10:00 PM
   


 
After months on the market this wonderful loft in Downtown Cincinnati sold within days of staging by Design To Market.   As is often the case, the open floor plan and unique features made it difficult to visualize the wonderful livability of this space.  Adding warm and inviting … (12 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design To Market: Staged Home Sells In 3 Days - 05/16/08 11:09 PM
 
 

What is the most significant difference between the first and second photos?  The first was taken on a Thursday before the house was sold and before staging by Design To Market Home Staging.  The second was taken 3 days later after the home was staged and after … (16 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design To Market Home Staging: Family rooms that make a difference! - 03/24/08 10:56 PM
Families spend most of their "together" time in the family room.  Often the emotional decision to purchase a home is impacted by the perceived livability of these spaces.  Take a look at these properties staged by Cincinnati's Design To Market and think about the impact on a prospective buyer. 
 
                Before                                                   … (12 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design to Market Home Staging: Works miracles in owner occupied homes! - 03/17/08 08:45 PM
The scenario:  Beautiful home...wonderful floor plan...attractive furniture.  Why call Design To Market to stage this home?  Take a look at these photos and see if the answer makes sense:
 
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Design To Market has been staging homes throughout Greater Cincinnati since 2004.  For more information about this … (16 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design To Market Home Staging: Featured in Cincinnati Business Courier - 03/16/08 09:46 AM
 
The Cincinnati Business Courier recently featured an article on Cincinnati's top home staging company Design To Market.  Click here to read this article and to learn more about home staging in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Design To Market has been staging homes throughout Greater Cincinnati since 2004.  For more information about this … (7 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design To Market Featured On Cincinnati's Channel 12 HomewoRx: Sunday February 17 11:30 AM - 02/13/08 12:46 AM
 
                          
Design to Market's owner, Jo Potvin, will be featured with Gary Sullivan this Sunday, February 17 at 11:30 AM.  Tune in to see the transformation of a Cincinnati area home to experience first hand the impact of home staging.
Design To Market has been staging homes throughout Greater Cincinnati since 2004.  For … (2 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Hearth Rooms Revisited: Check out these before and after shots - 02/01/08 09:18 PM
Hearth rooms represent a pivotal space in a home.  They are the heart of the home and when well staged can be most effective in creating the WOW! factor that helps a prospective buyer envision themselves living in the home.  The following before and after shots provide examples of the impact … (16 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Call a bedroom a bedroom! - 01/30/08 09:53 PM
We are often working with empty nesters and individuals that have decided to turn their homes' bedrooms into other more creative spaces.  In a home that is owner occupied this can become confusing as the inventory of spaces to match the family of a prospective buyer gets jumbled by other purposes for … (14 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Staged Home Delivers WOW! Factor - 01/18/08 07:46 PM
Hearth room before staging by Design To Market...         
       
Hearth Room after staging by Design To Market...
WHICH WOULD YOU BUY? 
Design To Market has been staging homes throughout Greater Cincinnati since 2004.  For more information about this project and our  other Cincinnati home staging services please call us at 513-265-0952 or visit our website … (26 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Creating WOW...Make the Fireplace the "heart" of the home! - 01/07/08 11:59 PM
 
           
                           
                        
What is one of the most alluring spaces in a home on a dreary day in January?  Easy answer...the FIREPLACE.  Take the time to look at this space though the eyes of a prospective buyer and make it POP!  
These fireplaces settings were staged by Design To Market home staging … (24 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Why Stage It Now?: Tales of a Family Room Redo - 01/04/08 02:54 PM
It is an exciting time of year in the real estate world.  2007 is behind us with some good news, some challenging news, and optimism for an improving 2008.  Regardless of the competitiveness of the market, one truism never changes:  It is essential to put your best foot forward when selling … (17 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design To Market: Please Help Us With Our Kitchen! - 12/27/07 11:06 PM
                     
                                         A prospective client called Design To Market in crisis mode...they were about to lose the home of their dreams if they could not sell their current home.  They were desperate for help creating the right look for the kitchen in their otherwise updated and well maintained home.  The asking … (13 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Home Stagers Challenge: Create a New Look With Your Client's Furniture - 12/14/07 08:08 PM
               
                                  
              Design To Market has been staging homes in Cincinnati since 2004.  As our clients become more aware of the opportunity to plan their moves to maximize the enjoyment of their new homes while minimizing the expense of staging, we have worked with them to identify selected furnishings they can … (25 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Touring A Vacant: Before and After Shots - 12/05/07 08:54 PM
           
       
A little furniture goes a long way! 
It is a wonderful time to take advantage of the serious buyers shopping in the winter months.  This vacant home is a perfect example of the impact that professional home staging can have on both the virtual world of Internet marketing and the WOW! … (12 comments)

home staging cincinnati: Design To Market LLC: Take a Second Look at our Warehouse! - 11/01/07 08:20 PM
                                 
                                
For those that missed Part 1 of the Warehouse series, please click here to take the initial tour.  In this new entry, we will share additional shots of the Design To Market Warehouse.
The photo above is a racking system that enables us to use vertical space while maintaining visibility of … (39 comments)

 
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