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Staging For The Sexes Santa Barbara California

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"Staging for the Sexes"

Yes, you've got it, I’m talking about staging for the sexes in this blog. We all know about “Men and Mars” and “Women and Venus.” And, yes, what a man is looking at when buying a new home is from the eyes of Mars and a woman is looking through the eyes of Venus, at the same house.

I’ll start with Man. The top two things that Man is considering when buying a new house is:

1. Price  
2. Square footage (yes, size matters)Then Man moves on to:

3. Where will I put my TV? And you ask, where does a home stager fit in? Square footage, well it is what it is. Price, that’s the realtor’s job, but do let’s remember, “Price brings interest, staging sells.” That’s where Delicious Decors comes in.

We’ve got a Man magnet in our inventory! This very cool roulette table, works like a charm. Now you’ve got Man involved emotionally (his Venus side kicking in). 
He pictures himself and his buddies on Game Night. He’s the dealer, of course.

After all this is his house.

Now, I think we’ve about covered Man, let’s move on to Woman.

Most of you probably know this one. When Woman is going to open houses looking for that special home, the #1 thing that captures her interest most is:

1. How does the house Feel

Yes, Woman is Venus and a house, which will become her home, needs to have a certain feeling.

I Love this part of my business, staging a home for Woman! I’m aWoman and it’s a natural for me. Now that we have taken care of ManDelicious Decors moves on toWoman.

A feminine touch to the master bedroom and bath is always a good idea. We add touches of romance in our bedding,décor and accessories. The master bedroom should feel like a sanctuary, a place to get away from your day’s responsibilities and relax.

For Woman the feeling in the family gathering place is also very important. You know us Women are the Gatherers,  “When I’m preparing dinner, I like to keep an eye on little
Johnny playing and watch Lisa tagging along with her blanket in tow.” 
Here's little Johnny.

We do a nice, but simple job in the kitchen (less is more here, as you want to show off all the prep room the counters have to offer).

And then we turn the adjoining family room into a cozy, yet practical space for the whole family to gather.

Yes, there’s more to the success story of“Staging for the Sexes with Delicious Decors.” Until then, the Williams family is very happy in their new home! 

If you want to get your house or listing sold, call Delicious Decors for Custom Home Staging at 805.964.0866 or email me at penny@deliciousdecors.com.

Stage it Forward,

Penny

 

Jeremy Gryvatz
RealWorks Residential Brokerage - Manalapan, NJ

Thanks Penny. Staging definitely helps sell homes and gearing the design to appeal universally to both sexes is an interesting concept.

Nov 24, 2010 07:08 AM
Penny Bergstrom
Delicious Decors, Stage, Design, Remodel 805.448.9226 - Santa Barbara, CA
Home Staging, Interior, Design & Remodel, Santa Barbara to LA

Sure makes sense to appeal to both sexes when selling a home! And it's fun! 

 

Happy Tday,

Penny

Nov 24, 2010 07:14 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Loved your engaging post!   

Nov 24, 2010 07:39 AM
Penny Bergstrom
Delicious Decors, Stage, Design, Remodel 805.448.9226 - Santa Barbara, CA
Home Staging, Interior, Design & Remodel, Santa Barbara to LA

Thanks! I had fun with it. :-)

 

Penny

Nov 26, 2010 01:33 AM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Penny,

You are so right making that connection with the buyers and showing them a lifestyle that they can't resist making an offer on is key.  We also try to add something that appeals to the eye of children as well.  A game room or a bedroom that has baseball for boys or a princess room for the girls.  I really enjoyed your post, thanks for sharing it.

Nov 26, 2010 06:21 AM
Penny Bergstrom
Delicious Decors, Stage, Design, Remodel 805.448.9226 - Santa Barbara, CA
Home Staging, Interior, Design & Remodel, Santa Barbara to LA

Hi LInda,

Kids rooms are fun also, I agree! :-) 

We've got a fun one coming up ... our client wants us to turn an 1830's house into a Destination Honeymoon rental! 

An interior decorating project, but up the same alley as staging. Theme projects can really be fun. 

 

Happy Holidays,

Penny

Nov 26, 2010 06:37 AM
Amy Bly
Great Impressions Home Staging/Interiors - Montville, NJ
Styling Homes for Selling and Staying

Loved the idea of a roulette or poker table to appeal to the guys -- where would you put that, in the finished basement? Or a corner of the family room, perhaps? 

Dec 04, 2010 05:50 PM
Penny Bergstrom
Delicious Decors, Stage, Design, Remodel 805.448.9226 - Santa Barbara, CA
Home Staging, Interior, Design & Remodel, Santa Barbara to LA

We use it in a family room or a game room. We're in CA and there are rarely finished basements here. 

It's always an eye catcher.

 

Happy Holidays,

Penny

Dec 05, 2010 03:59 AM