Real estate blog entries tagged with before and after photos

Blog entries tagged with "before and after photos":

before and after photos: The solution for when wallpaper disobeys - 02/07/08 07:46 AM

Don't you hate it when do-it-yourself projects don't go as planned? Removing wallpaper can be a nightmare - especially when chunks of drywall come off with the wallpaper. In this project, more than half the wall was down to brown paper layer of the old drywall. (not a good feeling nor … (9 comments)

before and after photos: Great MSN article on staging! - 12/06/07 07:46 AM

I was interviewed about a month ago for a MSN article on home staging. The reporter also asked for before and after photos. The article went live today. (My website almost crashed with so many hits!)I think the article turned out well and the before and after photos (some mine, some from … (19 comments)

before and after photos: A Nice Transformation - 11/23/07 05:50 PM

I recently blogged about staging a property for some sellers that "Got it". It was such a pleasure to work with clients like them. Thought I'd take a moment and share some more before and after pictures of the transformation. The seller's cleared out so much stuff... they really worked hard! I … (9 comments)

before and after photos: A Photo Is Worth A Thousand Words – Long Term - 11/07/07 12:40 PM

It's important to me that my clients know I will always try to have their best interests at heart. I develop relationships for the long haul, to benefit everyone; believing that what I give out, I usually receive back. Believing this and in fact recognizing it as a core value of mine has … (23 comments)

before and after photos: Kitchen Transformation - Wallpaper Removal and Granite Tile Countertops - 08/22/07 07:12 AM

Granite countertops are all the rage these days, but they can be quite expensive. My clients knew that updating their countertops would transform the look of their kitchen, but when combined with other changes the home also needed, granite slab countertops broke the budget. The more affordable alternative was granite tiles.After stripping … (3 comments)

before and after photos: Wallpaper - When in Doubt, Tear it Out! - 08/21/07 03:56 PM

I don't have anything against wallpaper. It goes in and out of fashion. That being said, when was the last time you walked into Home Depot or your local paint store and only saw one wallpaper book with only one pattern in it?Wallpaper is highly personal. The odds of two different … (29 comments)

before and after photos: Powder Rooms - First Impressions Count - 08/21/07 03:33 PM

I did a Consultation on an occupied home in Duluth. The first thing I saw when I opened the front door was the Powder Room. You couldn't miss it because the door is to your immediate left as you enter the house. This room is especially small, and the deep rose … (1 comments)

before and after photos: Giving a room a clear purpose helps to sell the house - 08/16/07 09:55 AM

I recently worked with a couple who were busy professionals with no children except for the 4 legged kind.They live in a three bedroom house. The master bedroom was nicely done. One spare bedroom was an office. The other spare bedroom was well...I guess...maybe it was.... can't really tell...storage area? It was … (4 comments)

before and after photos: SMALL budget staging makes BIG difference - 08/16/07 09:23 AM

Staging a vacant house on a very tight budget can be done. This small house (1,300 square feet) that needed a little attention got help from staging. The living room BEFORE had no personality. Buyers might think "will my furniture work in here?" Buyers can now see its potential. BEFORE AFTER Buyers had … (3 comments)

before and after photos: Master Bedroom Bookcase Transformation - 08/12/07 09:15 AM

Built-in bookcases are a terrific feature to have in a room. They are also a place where photos, awards and mementos from trips tend to be placed. When a house is on the market, we want buyers to admire the beauty and value of built-ins, but we don't want them to stop … (2 comments)

before and after photos: Office Makeover - 08/12/07 08:21 AM

The Office Before Staging had 2 wooden desks, a large leather recliner and a wooden filing cabinet (not visible in this picture). The way the larger desk was positioned, the fireplace was barely visible from the doorway. Also, the burgundy walls and stained woodwork made this room feel dark. What you … (0 comments)

before and after photos: Breakfast Room Makeover - 08/11/07 08:10 PM

This is a perfect example of taking a room in a house and returning it to the function for which it was originally intended. The owners of this property chose to use their Breakfast Room as a Bar/Entertaining Area. Most buyers would prefer to see this space set up as a … (0 comments)

before and after photos: Staging On A Dime - 07/08/07 01:26 PM

We've all seen HGTV's Design On A Dime...well, I call this my "Staging On A Dime". This home belonged to a family whose Dad was away starting a brand new job after going back to college for 3 years and a Mom who worked 80 hours a week to keep the … (28 comments)

before and after photos: You asked for it Maureen - Here you go! - 06/27/07 04:06 PM

I love the point Maureen Henry made in her Meat and Potatoes blog. Too often agents and homeowners only think of staging when the property is vacant or after it has sat on the market for awhile. It can't be said enough - Every home, especially occupied homes, will benefit from home … (27 comments)

before and after photos: Stainless Steel Appliances? Does this work? - 06/26/07 08:48 PM

I have heard of a special paint that can transform regular kitchen appliances to a stainless steel look. If anyone has personally used this product, I would really like to know what you thought. It sounds really good but maybe too good to be true?? It is called Liquid Stainless Steel. … (21 comments)

before and after photos: Kitchen makeover - no cost, big impact - 06/08/07 03:02 PM

In Staging it is about creativity and using what you have but making it better. But as you probably know, removing what you have can make just as much of a difference. Some people think that staging is expensive but I have dramatic before and after photos that transformed a kitchen … (30 comments)

before and after photos: BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS - Sometimes, the BEST window treatments are NONE at all. - 05/01/07 05:02 AM

Removal of window treatments often lets in far more light and can really pay off, as in this case, when there is a beautiful view just outside. Plus, the windows now look twice as wide. If there is a warm and beautiful paint color on the walls, and the window frames … (27 comments)