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Happy Friday Everyone!
Here's another fabulous post on inexpensive bathroom make overs from my favorite Morris County, NJ Home Stager. The before and after pictures are amazing! A big thank you to Kristine for allowing me to Re-Blog her post.
Enjoy!
Via Kristine Ginsberg Morris County, NJ Stager (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):
5 Bathroom Budget Transformations by a Morris County Stager
This Morris County Stager shows you how small, inexpensive changes can and will transform your dated bathroom whether you are selling or looking to update to enjoy yourself.
A quality home stager/redesigner works with what you have making small, but powerful changes that look like you’ve redone your bathroom when in reality you’ve spent a fraction of the cost of hiring a decorator or contractor.
Below are 5 bathroom examples that Elite Staging and Redesign staged without any renovations or big purchases...
Bathroom #1 - the biggest problem with this bathroom was the wallpaper. It dated it even though the vanity was new. Elite Staging and Redesign removed the wallpaper and painted it in Benjamin Moore’s Bleeker Beige.
Bathroom #2 - this was so easy! All we did was let the light shine in, added white towels and a few accessories...
Bathroom #3 - painting this Yarmouth blue by Benjamin Moore really made the white molding pop and warmed up the space. We added a few accessories and the transformation was complete
Bathroom #4 - this builder grade wood vanity didn’t do anything for this otherwise pretty bathroom. We painted it white, added new hardware and found a carrara marble top at Home Depot for $120.00. Next we added some storage space with a bench and a small cabinet over the toilet – both from Home Depot.
Bathroom #5 - for this ½ bath, we painted it from stark white to Sherman Williams Kilim Beige, added some accessories and a small table with towel storage. Staging is about being creative and finding inexpensive solutions that add function and beauty...
Whether you’re selling your home or want to update a room while you still can enjoy it, call Elite Staging and Redesign of Morris County: 201-602-2562 or email me today!
Staged to Sell, Designed to Live!
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Elite Staging and Redesign - Kristine Ginsberg - 201 602 2562
   
Home Staging Morris County - Staged to Sell, Designed to Live!
You have 90 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market. Consult a Morris County professional home stager serving Union, Essex, Sussex Counties for that competitive edge so your home stands out from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar!
Elite Staging and Redesign offers home staging services to North Jersey homeowners, real estate agents, banks, builders, and investors in preparing homes to stand out in today’s real estate market. For a consultation on vacant staging, lived in homes or interior redesign projects call Elite Staging and Redesign at 201-602-2562.
Home Staging Website: Elite Staging and Redesign
Morris County Staging Before/After pictures: Portfolio
Email: Kris@elitestagingandredesign.com
   
February 2nd, 2012
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY Everyone!
Well, not sure how acurate Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts are, but this morning he did emerge and see his shadow, and predicts 6 more weeks of winter. Of course this winter has been extremely mild so far, so if it's 6 more weeks of this, it won't be so bad.
I still love the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. I actually just saw it again on cable last week. Classic!
Groundhog Fun Facts
Real estate talk:
- 2012 market activity is off to a good start!
- Inventory is down, good sign!
- My January real estate market report should be posted tomorrow.
Ready to start shopping for a home? Sign up for a FREE Listingbook account and search St. Clair Shores Homes For Sale and Macomb County Homes For Sale now.
Thinking of selling your home this spring? Want to know what your Macomb County Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis. No pressure, No obligation.
Did you have your St. Clair Shores home on the market in 2011?
Did your Listing expire?
The following homes all closed in St. Clair Shores in the first 2 weeks of 2012!
Homes are selling and inventory is lower than it has been in the Shores, especially for private sales (not bank owned or short sales). If you would like to put your St. Clair Shores home on the market this spring, I'd love the opportunity to talk to you! NO PRESSURE, NO OBLIGATION!
Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Information taken from MiRealSource multiple listing service. Above sales were sold by agents and/or brokers. These statistics do not include for sale by owners. Selling prices did not include any sellers concessions. Rental properties were not included in stats.
I've had a lot of buyers sign up for a Free Listingbook account in 2012 already, to search St. Clair Shores Homes For Sale and Macomb County Homes For Sale.
With interest rates still at record lows as well as house values very affordable, many are taking advantage and looking to purchase a home in 2012! Inventory is not as high as it once was, so staying informed of new listings and price changes is very important. Listingbook will keep you informed!
Benefits of having your own Listingbook Account:
- Search on your own personal web site just like I do!
- Make an informed decision using the most efficient, effective, and satisfying home buyer search available
- Easily access interactive maps, loan data, school info, photos, virtual tours, and property details for any property in the market
- Rate properties, whether favorites or rejects, save valuable time instead of constantly sifting through properties
- Make personal notes on properties to easily remember important details
- Stay on top of important information matching your criteria. New listings, open houses, and price changes are always delivered to you in your Morning updates.
- My expertise is only a click away using easy messaging or interactive notes.
Get your account now!
Thinking of putting your home on the market in 2012?
Staging makes a difference! See the before and after photos of a bathroom staged by Elite Staging and Redesign in N.J.
Via Kristine Ginsberg (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):
Budget Bathroom Staging: Before & After Photos
We’ve all heard that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes…..but that doesn’t mean you have to do any renovations – you won’t get your money back. There is a much better alternative. You’d be amazed at what a little paint and added accessories can do to transform a bathroom all for under $50.00!
Painting is cheap! It’s the most cost effective way to clean and update a bathroom. Elite Staging and Redesign painted this bathroom in a cool blue/grey and added some accessories. It was easy, and yet the transformation is remarkable…
Before:
After:
Opposite View:
After:
Close-up:
After:
We added a litte storage space in this unused nook...
 
Contrary to popular belief, home staging is about working with what you have, spending the least amount of money while transforming a space. Great home stagers pride ourselves on being resourceful to keep the cost to the bare minimum while transforming your home for the market.
Elite Staging and Redesign - Staged to Sell, Designed to Live
Home Staging Morris County - Staged to Sell, Designed to Live!
Elite Staging and Redesign (201)602-2562
You have 90 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market. Consult a Morris County professional home stager serving Union, Essex, Sussex Counties for that competitive edge so your home stands out from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar!
Elite Staging and Redesign offers home staging services to North Jersey homeowners, real estate agents, banks, builders, and investors in preparing homes to stand out in today’s real estate market. For a consultation on vacant staging, lived in homes or interior redesign projects call Elite Staging and Redesign.
We will use proven home staging techniques to create warm, inviting, updated spaces that will appeal to the masses. In today's competitive market, every home can use an edge. For a free home staging proposal, call us today at 201-602-2562.
Home Staging Website: Elite Staging and Redesign
Morris County Staging Before/After pictures: Portfolio
Email: Kris@elitestagingandredesign.com
The month of December, 2011 finished off with 53 closings!
Looking back at the whole year there were 867 single family homes that closed in St. Clair Shores in 2011. I went ahead and figured out the absorbtion rate for the past 12 months and there is currently a 2.75 months supply of homes on the market in St. Clair Shores. This current absorbtion rate shows that the market is becoming more of a balanced market.
The average sale price for November was $59,860 and the average List Price was $64,679.
Here's a break down of the 53 homes that closed in various price ranges to give you an idea.
SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS
$0 - $50,000 22
$51,000 - $100,000 24
$100,001 - $150,000 6
$151,000 - $200,000 1
$201,000 - $250,000 0
$251,000 - $300,000 0
$300,001 + 0
Of the 63 homes that closed:
- 20 were Bank Owned Foreclosures
- 6 were Short Sales
If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you. Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis. No pressure, No obligation.
To start searching for homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.
More Real Estate Posts:
Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender
Highest and Best! What's That?
What's an EMD?
I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?
Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Information taken from MiRealSource multiple listing service. Above sales were sold by agents and/or brokers. These statistics do not include for sale by owners. Selling prices did not include any sellers concessions. Rental properties were not included in stats.
If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you. Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis. No pressure, No obligation.
To start searching for homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.
To all of my Friends, Family, Clients and fellow Active Rainers ...............
If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you. Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis. No pressure, No obligation.
To start searching for homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.
Thinking of selling your house? Before you put your home on the market you need to get your house ready to sell. Here is some excellent advice and tips from a professional home stager!
Via Kristine Ginsberg (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):
So You'r Selling Your Home - Now What? Advice from a Morris County Stager
You’ve decided to sell, your home is now a commodity and must be looked at like one. You want the highest dollar amount on your biggest single investment. Here are some advice and tips from a Morris County Stager to help you with the process.
The # 1 thing when selling is to listen to your Realtor when they tell you what your home is worth. The biggest mistake you can make is setting the price too high. Your property will sit on the market, become stale and you’ll start receiving low-ball offers, if any at all!
Address any and all issues before you put your home on the market – they are going to turn up in the home inspection anyway. Fix that running toilette, leaky sink, torn screen, old doorbell and dated, rundown mailbox.
Clean every square inch of your home – you’re going to have to do this when you move, so why not do it now so buyers see a clean, well maintained, fresh smelling home. Nothing sends buyers away quicker than a dirty, smelly home! And, it’s free!
Look at your home through a buyer’s eyes as if you were buying your home  (photos can help – you’ll see things you never noticed like chipped paint, clutter, dirty carpet and walls along with other flaws you’re so used to looking you don’t see any more.
Don’t neglect closets and storage spaces. Buyers do look inside your cabinets and closets to see if their stuff will fit. Organize and store what you don’t need and open up these spaces to show how much room they have.
Walk through your home making sure there is plenty of space to move freely about within rooms, and throughout the home. Think about storing big furniture you don’t absolutely need to open up the room so buyers can see the space and its architectural features.
Pack up all valuables, collections and family photos – we want potential buyers to connect with your home and see themselves living in it, not you.
Research home stagers in the area and call for a consultation – they are the experts on preparing homes to sell. A good home stager will re-purpose what you already have, give the most important jobs to tackle for the biggest bang for your buck.
Home Stagers understand furniture placement, highlighting your home's architectural features and creating important emotional connection points. Moreover, they know how to update your home using accessories and art for as little money as possible – they are pros at this!
Home Staging Morris County - Staged to Sell, Designed to Live!
Elite Staging and Redesign (201)602-2562
You have 90 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market. Consult a Morris County professional home stager serving Union, Essex, Sussex Counties for that competitive edge so your home stands out from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar!
Elite Staging and Redesign offers home staging services to North Jersey homeowners, real estate agents, banks, builders, and investors in preparing homes to stand out in today’s real estate market. For a consultation on vacant staging, lived in homes or interior redesign projects call Elite Staging and Redesign.
We will use proven home staging techniques to create warm, inviting, updated spaces that will appeal to the masses. In today's competitive market, every home can use an edge. For a free home staging proposal, call us today at 201-602-2562.
Home Staging Website: Elite Staging and Redesign
Morris County Staging Before/After pictures: Portfolio
Email: Kris@elitestagingandredesign.com
For the month of November, St. Clair Shores had 67 closings up from 56 in October but down from August and September which is to be expected for this time of year. As of today, December 14th, 2011 there are currently 204 single family homes on the market in St. Clair Shores.
A plus for sellers that have their home on the market this holiday season 1) inventory is down = less competition and 2) typically buyers shopping for homes during the holiday season are usually serious buyers, not tire kickers.
The average sale price for November was $73,455 and the average List Price was $77,439.
Here's a break down of the number of homes sold in the various price ranges to give you an idea.
SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS
$0 - $50,000 19
$51,000 - $100,000 40
$100,001 - $150,000 5
$151,000 - $200,000 1
$201,000 - $250,000 1
$251,000 - $300,000 1
$300,001 + 0
Of the 67 homes that closed:
- 1 was Lakefront
- 1 was Canal Front
- 26 were Bank Owned Foreclosures
- 7 were Short Sales
If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you. Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis. No pressure, No obligation.
To start searching for homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.
More Real Estate Posts:
Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender
Highest and Best! What's That?
What's an EMD?
I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?
Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Information taken from MiRealSource multiple listing service. Above sales were sold by agents and/or brokers. These statistics do not include for sale by owners. Selling prices did not include any sellers concessions. Rental properties were not included in stats.
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