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44 Comments on CENTRAL FLORIDA SELLER STAGES OWN HOME WITH WRITTEN INSTRUCTION BY KARLA. SEE PHOTOS!
Great example of a wonderful before and after! Staging does make a huge effect and you've proven that. I'd say this home's value definitely leapt up more than a few thousand dollars. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks to everyone for their positive comments.
I just realized that some great living room photos never made it to the blog...they are now added. That was one of the biggest transformational rooms with many things including lighter paint color.
ALI PAYNE-Yes you are right about the site name and company name, it has just been changed and my web designer is working on the site this Monday but wants it to remain active this weekend to accept leads. :-) Restoring Order reflected my old company as I was a Professional Organizer. I didn't change it right away but it is time now that someone has trademarked the name. I didn't want to shut everything down just to make a transition in company names.
Hi Karla,
I love your pictures! The home owners did a great job with your direction, everything turned out fabulous!
Dear Karla,
My name is Sharon Ahrens, SMART Stagers, I live in Clermont, FL, I am a huge fan and would like to know if you have joined RESA? Please let me know how long you have done staging and let us connect. Your photo gallery is impressive.
Thanks
I am so impressed!!! That bathroom is my favorite....I love the new mirrors and flowers!!! Great job!!
Now that's a homeowners stage it guide!!
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wow, that is an amazing difference! Even more surprising that it was done by written instructions.
when did it sell?
Karla,
They did an excellent job! Your report must have been well written. I loved the master bedroom and bath. Its good to see that written reports can be just as effective, if followed, in preparing a home for sale. Did it sale yet? Let us know the outcome.
Joyce - Five Star Staging
To answer your questions
Sandra- I actually went in on a paid consultation and the home owner was apprehensive on staging so I wrote down room by room what I would change. Her and her family member told me they would definately have me in to do the work. Well, after they talked about cost, the relative (my previous client) decided to use both the written report and her home that I staged as the example to stage this house.
She corresponded with me through e-mail and showed me update pics along the way and asked for advice. I had to put an end to that as it wasn't making me money, was taking up my time and they hadn't followed through on their promise to bring me in. Bottom line is they got a written report for free. I have now changed my business structure in this area to avoid this again. The previous client paid for the consultation and full staging, the report was less detailed with her because she hired me on the spot for the staging. Having me take the pics was some sort of compensation for not bringing me in I think. LOL
Joyce-Although this home listed nearly 6 months ago, it was just recently staged by them. It is right next to a loud, busy major highway and they did not listen to one thing I insisted upon which was taking all the Lion King murals out of each room by painting over them. The husband is an artist and refused. There are a lot of Professionals without kids in that area so it may sit longer than a usual staging.
Ginger & Roger-The home owner and their relative spent a lot of money and time on this home. They had to put up a new fence in their large backyard (which isn't shown in the pics) and they paid for painting in 4 rooms to be done as well as new electrical in some rooms and other small jobs like replacing a sliding glass door that their contractor friend completed. The pricing they shared with me was around $2000 including all the new flowers and plants and all the items in the home. The kitchen table was free as it was at someone's curb. In addition the work by the contractor was about $1500. The house really needed some repair work though to sell. $3500 Total
Thanks again for everyone's wonderful comments..I'm most likely going to list some under my portfolio with a description that they were done by a client with my instructions so people can see what is possible.
Thanks for your photos, I really noticed the angle you took some of the photos- lower view looking upward on some of them- good job and very affective.
Kathy