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Better Than New (Home Staging in Houston, Katy and the Surrounding Area)

By Kathy Strader

Home Stager with Memorial Staged Homes

June 13, 2011 10:17 AM

Better Than New. (Home Staging in Houston and Katy, TX)

Not so long ago I found myself at a client’s house about ½ hour early for an appointment. Rather than possibly inconvenience the client, I decided to take a look around the neighborhood. Not too far down the road I stumbled onto a Goodwill resale shop. Never one to pass up a chance to find a bargain, I parked the car and went in.

I made my way to the back of the store where I thought I might be able to find something for my staging business. Within a couple of minutes I had found the sweetest chair. It was well made and sturdy. The price of $7.99 was hard to beat. I gave the money to the cashier and loaded up, pleased about my find.

Chair from Goodwill Before

It was time to meet my client so headed back to her house. When I arrived, the client started showing me around. As we headed up the stairs, I noticed a little table in the hallway. My client waved her hand at the table and said, “Ignore that thing; we’re getting rid of it.” As I was completing my notes on the house, I asked my client if I could buy the table from her. She replied, “Really? You can have it!” Delighted, I put the table in the car along with the chair I had bought earlier.

Table Before

The transformation I planned for the table and chair would be easy, but I was looking forward to the final result. The chair would need new fabric for the seat, but a little paint would take care of the rest. The picture shows the end result, and I am delighted. This sweet chair and little table are better than new as far as I’m concerned. For about $36 I was able to make two excellent additions to my staging inventory.

Chair and Table After

Whether your house is ultra-contemporary or leans more toward the traditional, Memorial Staged Homes will develop a staging plan that will appeal to most buyers. I bring the same creativity and enthusiasm I had for this chair and table to every staging project. Take a look at the picture gallery on my web site, and if you like what you see, we should talk. I would enjoy developing a staging plan that is just right for your house.

Memorial Staged Homes Staged Wishing you a quick sale!