The Homeowner Resisted, but the Realtor Insisted

By Kym Hough

Home Stager with www.Staged-to-Sell

September 07, 2009 02:39 AM

This charming bungalow had all the right touches. Beautiful molding and hardwood floors. Custom tile in the bathrooms and granite counters in the kitchen. New appliances and a gorgeous fireplace. The backyard was spacious with a massive deck for multiple uses. Even with all of these fabulous features the Realtor insisted that the home be staged for maximum appeal. The homeowner resisted, but the Realtor insisted. Staged to Sell came in and added the right touches to enhance the property even more and there were offers within a matter of days!

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LIVING ROOM BEFORE

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LIVING ROOM AFTER STAGED TO SELL

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DINING ROOM BEFORE

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DINING ROOM AFTER STAGED TO SELL

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BACKYARD BEFORE

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BACKYARD AFTER STAGED TO SELL

For more information on Kym Hough's Staged to Sell go to www.Staged-to-Sell.com. We have many more before and after's of our work and lots of tips for selling your home in today's market.

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Edward & Celia Maddox

The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ

EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Definately looks much better. Worth the effort. Best Regards,

Sep 07, 2009 02:50 AM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Great work Kim...now I just need a few realtors that INSIST.

Sep 07, 2009 02:57 AM

Edward Bachman

EXIT REALTY SOLUTIONS - Kingwood, TX

Your Kingwood TX Realtor

WOWZERS....now that is significant. I wonder if there would have been any offers without the staging....guess we will never know but it sure does look like it was worth it.

Sep 07, 2009 02:59 AM

Lori Cain

Own Tulsa - Tulsa, OK

Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer

Great before and after photos. I am getting more and more insistent!

Sep 07, 2009 03:00 AM

Michele Hess

Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL

Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

The Realtor sure made the right call. What a difference Kym! Your staging has highlighted the focal points and showcased the beautiful built-ins. Lovely work!

Sep 07, 2009 03:03 AM

Kathleen Lordbock

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Nice house and enhanced by skillful staging it brought in offers quickly.

Sep 07, 2009 03:43 AM

Karen Otto

Home Star Staging - Plano, TX

Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Love it Kym and the phrase, "the seller resisted, REALTOR insisted" the support of a Realtor is what all home stagers in this industry need. I hope more will understand the value.

Sep 07, 2009 04:04 AM

Lisa Roy

SPACELiFT HOME STAGING, Greater Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

Love the dining room, built ins can look so sterile without anything in them...making staging so important! Looks beautiful. Hope one of the offers panned into a sale!

Sep 07, 2009 04:16 AM

Kym Hough

www.Staged-to-Sell - Danville, CA

Staged to Sell East Bay - Danville, CA

Yes Karen that Phrase really works. I need to use it more often and put it in my marketing to Realtors. K

Sep 07, 2009 06:27 AM

Chris Fisher

Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

WOW, that looks gorgeous. Another great job, and another smart Realtor.

Sep 07, 2009 06:42 AM

Monique Combs

Royal Shell Real Estate - Bonita Springs, FL

Royal Shell Real Estate - Monique Combs

Kym, Agai this is awesome. Love the neutral colors and rich fabric.

Sep 07, 2009 12:17 PM

Laurie Calhoun

Gloria Home Staging, Inc. - Winter Springs, FL

Seminole County FL Home Stager

What a blessing: a realtor who knows the wisdom of investing in home staging -- and the wisdom to choose you to do it! It looks beautiful. Those windows in the living room are just fantastic.

Sep 07, 2009 01:22 PM

Cindy Bryant

Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX

"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Love the title, it should be the title of a book. Can't tell you how many times this has happened, and the house has sold within a couple of weeks!

Sep 07, 2009 04:45 PM

Michelle Finnamore

Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON

Preparing your property for sale

Hi Kym, now the house has a personality that is speaking to the buyer and it is saying..."buy me". Great work and bless the agent for insisting.

Sep 07, 2009 11:41 PM

Great idea Cindy - time to write that book - you certainly could do it!

Hi michelle how the heck are you. Great to see your face. Hope all is well up there. Kym

Sep 08, 2009 02:31 AM

Tanya Venable

Orlando, FL

SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant

Kym, Congrats on a quick sale! It looks lovely. I am sure the homeowner is glad the realtor insisted.

Sep 08, 2009 10:56 AM

Virginia Tatseos

Stage-Show-Sell - Bloomfield Township, MI

That realtor is one to keep. He/she is smart enough to know what must be done to sell a house.

Sep 08, 2009 04:54 PM

Yes, Virginia you are right. I just referred a buyer to her today. Kym

Sep 09, 2009 03:41 AM

SHARON CHARBONEAU

UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Kym,

Staging makes a difference, especially in a vacant home. Kudos to the realtor - wish I had realtors like her on the Coast. Good work.

Sep 09, 2009 08:45 AM

Liz Gallagher

LG Home Harmony - Home Stagers & Organizers - Montreal, QC

Montreal Quebec RESA member

What a beautiful home now that you have worked your magic.

Most people don't have the imagination to see the possibilities ... the Realtor was right to insist ... it made all the difference.

Beautiful ... I especially love that dinning area.

Sep 15, 2009 11:28 AM

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