The beginning of each new year always feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the previous 12 months while looking forward to what the next 12 may bring. This year we at Synergy Staging decided to assemble our list of Top 10 Home Staging Success Stories for 2009. While we had a variety of projects, both home staging and design, we'll limit this list to those that sold quickly or had particular challenges to overcome. In re-visiting these projects we hope to share some valuable staging tips that will help others as well.
NUMBER 6
Single Family Home, Portland, OR
Homes that are move-in ready, priced appropriately for the market and professionally staged are more likely to sell quicker and for top dollar. Sometimes it's not possible to update a home and it must be sold as is. These homes need to be professionally staged so buyers can see the potential of what the home has to offer.
This 60's classic had a unique floorplan, nice yard, and was in a great neighborhood. The wallpaper and dated feel were challenges that home staging had to compensate for.
The living room had lot of light and adequate space. Since it was wired for surround sound we installed TV prop above the fireplace and used colors and furniture that accented the warmth of the beautiful hardwoods.
This nook just off the kitchen could have been an afterthought. With the dining room just a few feet away, having another eating area didn't make sense. We made this a cozy sitting area to go with the fireplace. Using a rug to cover much of the parquet flooring and dark furniture to draw the eye from the wallpaper helped buyers see the potential of this space.
Upstairs had some interesting architectural features, including this small space outside of the master bedroom. The odd layout would have confused buyers if the property wasn't staged, but making a workspace here brought purpose and life to this space.
When we see master bedrooms on the second floor of these homes, we always recommend these rooms be staged. Buyers cannot envision living in a room like this until they see it furnished. It's hard to believe this is the same space once it is staged.
Because this property hadn't been recently updated we knew staging would be a major factor in selling the home quickly. An offer was accepted less than one month after going on the market.
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