Staging in Estate Situations...consider this, Oakhurst CA residents & families
A year ago I staged a home for a woman whose mother had just passed away. Letting go of this house was going to be very difficult for her.
Mom had lived in this home for almost twenty years and they had already put most of her personal items into the garage. When I arrived for the consultation I had to tell them that they also needed to update, and remove wallpaper. It took weeks to get ready for staging because the daughter couldn't bear to spend extended hours in the house. The whole process was very emotional.
Grandma was being "removed" from the house because these clients understood the need for proper home staging, but they were very reluctant to let go.
The changes were simple because the budget was extremely tight. Here's just one set of photos:
BEFORE with grandma's decorative items and living arrangement.
AFTER with my items replacing grandma's decor, but her furnishings.
I'm happy to report that this house sold very quickly and at the time we were all thrilled. BUT HERE is what really touched me. A year later when I saw the daughter at a local function she approached me with a BIG HUG and gracious thank you. What's up, I thought...it had been a year and she was thankful from the get-go.
She said, "selling the house quickly was a great relief to them BUT THE BIGGEST and best part of the process for her was when I started rearranging things, adding my accessories, artwork and bedding. Her mother was then truly REMOVED from the house." Grandma's home was now a product, A HOUSE FOR SALE and the daughter was able to let it go. At the time she hadn't even realized it.
Lesson learned: For the next estate situation I am going to let the family know that I can help them move forward and let go. Isn't it great that we can do this!
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