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EVEN LITTLE MODEST HOMES BENEFIT FROM STAGING

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Home Stager with Salazar Staging & Custom Interiors

Recently, we staged a small, vacant home that has been on the market for a year and a half.  The owner called us in because she realized she needed to do something different.  She'd already reduced her price 3 times and did not want to do it again.  So, we gave her tons of suggestions and then returned to stage some of the rooms.

The master bedroom lacked any type of appeal - was basically a white box with 2 narrow windows.  Staging with fun drapes and bedding, turned this bedroom into an inviting space.

 bedroom before salazar staging

 

master bedroom after salazar staging

Living Room Before - the shape of the room left buyers confused

living room before

Staging shows how furniture can fit

Living room after Salazar Staging

Small space off the living room = BIG QUESTION MARK - Buyers wondered what to do with this space

before salazar staging

Staging turns this space into a useful home office

salazar staging after

KITCHEN BEFORE SALAZAR STAGING

 

KITCHEN AFTER SALAZAR STAGING

Staging turned this ho hum, forgettable house into a charming home that buyers will remember!

Melody Salazar

Comments(14)

James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Its a wonder what they can do..

Aug 21, 2010 02:42 PM
Carol West
Carol West Real Estate, LLC - Hillsboro, OR
Real Estate Agent, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland

Melody,

Good job in the home and making it more appealing!

Aug 21, 2010 02:44 PM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Melody~  ALL homes can benefit from staging! You have done a great job!

Aug 21, 2010 02:51 PM
Marnie Matarese
DWELL REAL ESTATE - Sarasota, FL
Showing you the best of Sarasota!

Wow!  You have just given me great ideas for the cutest bungalow with the most bizarre rooms.  It will definitely show better with a little staging!

Aug 21, 2010 02:57 PM
Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Very nicely done Mel!

Aug 22, 2010 05:38 AM
melody salazar
Salazar Staging & Custom Interiors - New Braunfels, TX

Thanks for the nice comments.   This seller changed agents when we staged and the new agent got the word out that the home was now staged.  This evidently drew attention as two agents have emailed me saying that previously this property had been crossed off their list for showing but now it was back on!  They were very complimentary and the seller is excited.  The home goes back on the market tomorrow, 8/23 ~ hopefully it'll be snapped up!

Mel

Aug 22, 2010 12:08 PM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Mel, great example on Staging VS Price reduction. Job well done!

Aug 22, 2010 01:16 PM
Lori Kim Polk
Premiere Home Staging : Home Staging Services - Roseville, CA
Home Stager - Roseville, Sacramento

WoooHooo! Looks Fab Mel. I am sure it will sell quickly!

Aug 22, 2010 03:30 PM
Birgit Anich
Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors, 203.807.4040 - Norwalk, CT
CT Home Stager Fairfield & New Haven County

Looks great! At least they contacted you now - even though it would have been better to contact you earlier on in the game. I am sure they will get an offer soon now.

Aug 22, 2010 06:40 PM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Mel,

What a fabulous job you did with staging this home.  It really was ho hum before and WOW it looks beautiful now!!!

Aug 22, 2010 10:35 PM
Tamara Cline
Sold By Design www.sasoldbydesign.com - San Antonio, TX
Sold By Design, Staging San Antonio and Surrounding Area

Beautiful job!  I especially love the drama of the MBR!

Aug 23, 2010 09:36 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

You really brought the space to life Mel! Great job!

Aug 23, 2010 09:59 AM
Leanne Allen
Center Stage, LLC - Burlington, IA

Very cool bedroom!  Love the way you warmed up that 'blah' paneled room, too!  Nice job.  :)

Aug 24, 2010 02:28 PM
Stephanie Stringer
First Choice Loan Services NMLS#210764 - San Antonio, TX
Mortgage Loan Originator

Wow... Totally different look on this house after you put the majic touch on it.  

Jan 26, 2011 05:56 AM