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Don't Go Green!! There I said it!!

By Janice Sutton

Home Stager with 1st Stage Property Transformations

June 03, 2011 06:49 AM

I know, I know, everyone is going GREEN.

We have to protect our health, our environment, our world......

Blah...blah...blah....

I get it! I understand! Green is in!

It totally makes sense to Go Green!

Heck, I was in style before GOING GREEN was around!

Check out my stuff.............(drum-roll please!)

BAM!!! WALL TO WALL plush green carpet!!

Going Green wall to wall carpet

Sweeeeet!!!! Right? :)

We all LOVE going GREEN!

So what's the BIG DEAL?

Why do all these Home Buyer's get sooooo FRAZZLED when they come to look at me?

Don't they see all I have to offer? My Open floor plan, crown molding, 14ft ceilings, views from every window, custom pool.....

Hello???? Aren't they hip and up to date on the trend?

That's when my wise Agent, yes I have an Agent, told me that I need to have a Stylist come visit me to dress me up!

What! I don't need no stinkin' Stylist...Home Stager....Primper....whatever you want to call it help me get dressed!!

I'm a BIG Boy now.........All 4 bed, 5 full baths, 5, 495 sqft of ME!!!

Sheesssh! You want to dress me??!! Baby, I don't think you could even get your hands around me if you tried!!

Well, so I was overruled, and in came this fast talking Ex-Nu Yawka to tell me how to dress!

Boy, was I WRONG! I will gladly eat crow.....organic crow of course! ;)

You SEE, this Stylist/Pro Home Stager sure knew what she was doing!

Check out how she dressed me up!!!

Living Room before Home Staging Living Room After Home Staging

YaaaaaaaaAAAAHHHHH!

I am no longer GREEN with ENVY!

Now Potential Buyer's can SEE all of me for who I really am!! :)

A BIG beautiful and up to date Estate Home Baby!

Family Room before Home Staging Family Room after Home Staging

Yup, that's right, I am feeling a little PUMPED UP now!!

You would too if you hired a Stylist/Pro Home Stager! (Hint-hint!) ;)

Living Room & Dining Room before Home Staging Living Room & Dining Room after Home Staging

Dining Room before Home Staging Dining Room after Home Staging

Master Bedroom before Home Staging Master Bedroom after Home Staging

My competition better watch out....cause there is a NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!!!

Please don't GO GREEN.......CARPET! :)

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Kathy Nielsen

http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA

Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

I LOVE this post. What a great title and what an incredible transformation!

I couldn't imagine what mornings would be like waking up to something so bright.

Congratulations. Your home staging is being featured in the group Staging Before and After Pictures.

Kathy

Jun 05, 2011 02:37 AM

Julia Maher

Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT

Connecticut Home Stager

Janice - the new carpet will actually save the clients major $$$ because that house is bound to sell more quickly!

Jun 05, 2011 04:39 AM

Michelle Finnamore

Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON

Preparing your property for sale

HI Janice, the green has got to go every time. great post and one that I suggest agents should book mark to show their clients.

Jun 05, 2011 09:11 AM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Geri - Thank you!! Actually, I was thrilled when the RE Agent called me to discuss a Home Staging Consultation. She gave me a heads up on her concerns and what she thought we needed to accomplish! I had no problem being the "Bad Cop" when it comes to helping Home Seller's reach their GOAL and SELL their property!! :) Yes, if only all agents were as wise as you and this REA! One day.... :)

Jun 05, 2011 12:19 PM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Valarie - Welcome, welcome welcome Girlfriend!! I was sooooo thrilled when I got the news that the Seller's agreed to change the carpet! I was like a kid in the candy store!! Clean pallet for this artist!! Woo Hoo!! I knew we could create a property that looked BRAND NEW and UP TO DATE!! Win-Win!!:)

Kathy - Thank you Sista Home Stager!! Ha ha....I couldn't imagine waking up to that every morning either!! Luckily, neither does the new Home Owner!! The Seller's were so happy they even asked if I would help them with their new home!!! :) Thanks so much for the FEATURE!! Hope it helps many!!

Jun 05, 2011 12:25 PM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Julia - Exactly gf!! That is the main GOAL!! They are anxious to move to their new home closer to their children and grandchildren!! :D

Michelle - Yup, you got that right! The only green this house needs is $$$$! Great idea for RE Agents to bookmark this post!! <hint-hint> :)

Jun 05, 2011 12:28 PM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

That green reminded me of some applicances I saw in a house last week. You may be too young to remember, Harvest Gold, a staple of the '70s. Some of those babies are still working.

Jun 05, 2011 12:54 PM

Michelle Drewry

Signature Real Estate Group - Henderson, NV

Realtor - Signature Real Estate Group

Janice - great post! It looks like you used the homeowner's furnishings. This really shows what a change the carpet made without having to bring in all new furnishings. Of course, your strategic placement of the furnishings adds to the change. I say these home sellers got a good deal and a good job from you.

Jun 06, 2011 03:37 AM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Wayne - I know exactly what you are talking about with those 70's colors! While I love avocados I am not fond of Avocado green appliances! Yikes!! Totally date the space!

Michelle - Thanks Sista Stager! Yes, I rearranged some of the home owners furnishing and added some updated pieces as needed. We also added some updated art work and a few accessories. The home owners were thrilled with the results and are ready to move on!! :)

Jun 07, 2011 05:08 AM

Birgit Anich

Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors, 203.807.4040 - Norwalk, CT

CT Home Stager Fairfield & New Haven County

Janice, I L O V E how you wrote this post!!! So entertaining with so much truth!!! Great post and what a great transformation. It proves again that simple changes can make a HUGE difference. You just have to know what to do...

Jun 07, 2011 02:16 PM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Birgit - Awww thank you Sista Stager!! You know us Stager's we call it like we see it!! I just found out tonight that this property received an excepted an offer!! Keep your fingers crossed that all goes well and the Seller's can get on with their plan!! :)

Jun 07, 2011 02:25 PM

Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula

Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA

Realty Works Temecula

Janice: Green is a horrible color for walls or carpet! Are people really going for this?

Jun 09, 2011 09:18 AM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Jane - I agree! No, I do not think so any more. My client did the "green thing" years ago! Totally outdated the space! Welcome to 2011 :)

Jun 09, 2011 01:30 PM

David Peterson

Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR

Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Great post! It's funny that we've seen this exact carpet in a few homes recently. It was certainly the fashionable way to go in the late 80's. Hope it never makes a comeback. Thanks for doing your part in eliminating it from another house. What a difference!

Jun 12, 2011 06:09 AM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

David - Thanks! While viewing this property for the 1st time I was already working on this blog in my head! Yes, let's hope bold color carpets never back a comeback!! Let's keep them in the Vegas casinos!

Jun 13, 2011 11:00 AM

Marge Piwowarski

Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

I do love green, but too much can happen. You did a lovely job!

Jul 31, 2011 07:10 AM

Karen Steed

Tallapoosa, Bremen, Waco, Buchanan, Temple, Carrollton - Tallapoosa, GA

Associate Broker Haralson Realty

You did a great job! Was it difficult to convince the client that the green had to go? I had a smaller home with similar carpet listed, and all the seller could say was "but it's still in great shape" and it was. But no one wanted green carpet...

Sep 15, 2011 04:13 PM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Marge - Thank you. Exactly! I love green too! However we need to keep it as an accent color......unless of course it is in our WALLET!! Then we can let it stand proud and be LOUD! :)

Sep 20, 2011 03:02 PM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Karen - Thanks! At first it was a bit challenging. However, this client had listed their property twice before with no offers. They wanted to offer and "allowance" but I showed them similar Before & After carpet pic's and they GOT IT! They were thrilled when they received an offer! Which of course SOLD is the GOAL!! Feel free to share my pictures with your clients!

Sep 20, 2011 03:06 PM

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

lol, I have to agree with you on this.

Green carpet or bright green walls are not on my list of favorite features of the house, as well.

Sep 29, 2015 04:43 AM

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