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Staging Helps Sell Homes in Pasadena, CA

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves:

Craftsman Dining Room Before Staging

Dining Room Before

Craftsman dining room after staging by Moving Mountains Design

Craftsman Dining Room After Staging by Moving Mountains Design. With a fresh new paint color and now clutter-free, all the beautiful original Craftsman details, like the built-in cabinets really stand out.

OK, here is the Master Bedroom before:

Craftsman Master Bedroom before staging by Moving Mountains Design

Sorry, I couldn't get into the bedroom to get a better angle. Somewhere in there is the bed that the homeowners were sleeping in!

And here is the Master Bedroom after staging:

Pasadena Craftsman Master Bedroom after staging by Moving Mountains Design

This 1920's California Craftsman home located in Pasadena, CA sold in two weeks for the full asking price last month. Clearly, staging gave it an edge over all the other unstaged homes on the market in this area and price range. The photos on the MLS and in the brochure, provided by Moving Mountains Design as part of the staging package, showed this charming home to its best advantage, creating interest with home buyers.

Moving Mountains Design is the premiere home staging company in Pasadena, California. We specialize in staging vacant homes located in the San Gabriel Valley in Pasadena, Arcadia, San Marino, La Canada/Flintridge, South Pasadena & Alhambra as well as the San Fernando Valley. If you are selling your home, or you are a Realtor with a listing that you think would benefit from staging, please call us at (626)441-8975.

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Michelle has staged hundreds of Los Angeles homes, many of which have sold with multiple offers, above listing price.

She works with home sellers, listing agents and asset managers to prepare homes for sale throughout Los Angeles.

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Posted by Michelle Minch Home Staging Los Angeles & Pasadena, CA on 10/14/2007 11:11 PM

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46 Comments on Staging Helps Sell Homes in Pasadena, CA

OCT

2007

The photos are awesome Michelle and yes, the do speak for themselves. Great Job!

michelle,

This is beautiful. I love the pillow arrangement in the bedroom with that pumpkin pillow that makes everything pop! Good job.

George: Thank you. Coming from you, that's a real compliment.

Susan: Thank you, as well. Glad you like it.

The staging demonstration is great here. I myself look at what I have set up for a photo and than look after words and say "oh man I should have moved that or removed this" . A professional stager sees these things without thinking twice.

OCT

2007

Michelle, Wow, you did an absolutely beautiful job! Congratulations that is sold so quickly, I'm sure the homeowner was delighted.

Stanley: One of the services that many Professional Stagers provide is "after" photos for the Listing Agent to use on the MLS & in flyers. Some of us even provide free Real Estate Shows to help market our projects. Hiring a Professional Stager can help your listings stand out in more ways than one.

Carole: Thank you. It is always thrilling to have a project sell so quickly and for full price. If this home had not been staged, I'm afraid it would have languished on the market for months.

Beautiful job! It looks like you "moved mountains" of stuff out!

Ha! Very funny, Shelley. It was one of those crazy jobs that end up being very rewarding. Thanks.

Way to go MICHELLE!! This is a clear example of the value and benefit of staging (and your talent!). You are correct I feel, this home would've languished for many months without your professional touch. And sold for full price no less!! (High Fives!!) Always nice to hear successes!! Regards-Kathleen G

Kathleen: I think the most important factors in today's market are price and presentation. Everything just came together on this one. The Realtor, very old school, obviously knew what she was doing by pricing the property right and encouraging the homeowner to have it staged. Thanks for your kind comments.

WOW - This speaks volumes to the difference a professional home stager can make in preparing it for the market. As always, Michelle, you're work is flawless.

CONGRATULATIONS! Your post is being featured within the group Staging Before & After Pictures.

Kathy

Gee Whiz Kathy. I'm blushing. Thank you.

Congratulations on a job well done! The seller must love you! Is the bedroom set yours or a rental?

Janice: The all of the furniture, including the bedroom set, is from Brook Furniture Rental. All of the bedding, plants, lamps, art & accessories are part of our inventory.

Just lovely, Michelle. You've used your natural feel for pairs and taken it over to Arts and Crafts beautifully. I love the color palette you've chosen.

Way to go again MM. You rock and set the bar! Staging works for sure and your pics prove it!

The pics are amazing, and it is a wonder how the clients slept in that room. I think that we help give them that extra boost to get things packed away. Great Job

Phyllis Pafumi

Thank you Juliet.

LKP: Rock on, Girlfriend. Thanks. You've pulled way ahead of me in points. Now I have to play catch-up!

Phyllis: My clients had lived in the house since the 1970's, raised their kids there, and I don't think they threw a lot away during that time. Their adult children flew in from all over to help them sort through the things to keep and the things to donate. The before photos were taken after a lot of sorting had already happened. Even so, it was overwhelming.

OCT

2007

Michelle, nice staging and nice photos too. I really like the dining room. What lens did you use on your D40?

Michelle - In a word - Awesome! I really like the dining room - I can almost feel the room itself breathe now! I have been looking all over for nice topiaries like those on the table, any recommendations for where I pick some up some similar?

Jackie

Ryan: I have a 18mm-55mm Nikor lens. It came with the camera body as a package. I usually shoot with the 18mm end of the spectrum and then crop as needed with Photoshop.

Jackie: I bought those at Home Goods (the furniture outlet for TJ Maxx) several months ago. I'm not sure if they have anymore or not. Thank you for your kind response.

OCT

2007

Once again, amazing work. Love the use of color. Simple and elegant. KH

Thank you Kate. Choosing the right colors can have a significant impact in how a home feels.

OCT

2007

I find Steinmart is a good place to find topiarys. I've been using them a lot lately in higher end properties.

I love these changes, it is amazing how much the rug changes the look of the hardwoods.... as always a beautiful job.

OCT

2007

Thank you Melissa. Sadly Steinmart doesn't sell home goods in my area anymore.

JAN

2008

Michelle, you have worked magic again! I love the clean lines of the furniture you have selected. They are a perfect backdrop for this home. No wonder it sold so quickly!

Michelle, this could become an ad poster for the benefit of De-cluttering. Very nice job.

Jo: Coming from you, that is a great compliment. Thank you.

Gary: The house was scary when I first saw it. But the homeowners were game and did a great job following my recommendations so I could stage it to its best advantage. Thanks for your comment.

JAN

2008

Michelle, I have been meaning to ask where you get your florals. I am impressed with the quality and variety. You seem to always place greenery in spots where it adds value but is not overwhelming. Jo

Thanks Jo. I get florals from a variety of places. Small plants usually come from Ross, Home Goods (probably the most purchases from there) and various other places. I buy a lot of loose flowers and greens from Michaels when they are on sale. I also hit the sample sales at the LA Mart where you can get some really beautiful high end stuff very cheaply. I am always on the look out. How about you?

APR

2008

Hi Michelle:

looking for art to rent for the entrance way of our new development in Beverly Hills. Style of building is mediterranean/french (?) and we need art for walls. Wondering if you have or know of someone who rents art. Buyers are asian, persian, etc. and mostly older. High-end.

site to view property www.thenewhomesgroup.com

"Maison reeves" 261 Reeves Drive.

Misty

(310) 275-7144 x 301

DEC

2008

Wow! What a great job you do! You truly are a gifted stager. Good luck in all of your endeavors!

Lovely job, glad you got rid of the green area rug.................

Ryan: Thank you so much! Good luck to you as well.

Lisa: The rug was very scary. I'm glad they agreed to lose it. Thank you.

JAN

2009

Wonderful job. I know that staging is so important, but good pictures are too. and you got them!

Hi Ella: Thank you. After staging we supply our clients with professional grade photos to use on the MLS and other marketing materials. Its a one-two punch that knocks the competition (other homes on the market) out of the running.

MAY

2009

Hi Michelle,

Speaking from experience, having had you stage my listings and my own home, your AWESOME! And the pictures you take are great too. Makes my job as an agent so much easier having a professionally staged home and professional photographs to use with the lmarketing materials.

Wow, Jerry, that's so nice of you to say that. I hope you don't mind but I'm going to use that as a testimonial on my web site. Its a pleasure working with you too.

Michelle, No problemo. You deserve it. I had a showing today at my home for a family relocating from Dallas. I don't know if they appreciated the style of our home. I think they would fit better in a regular Pasadena traditional. I need to get a West Side buyer to purchase my home. Also I can tell that the shared driveway is an issue for people when they look at the home. I hardly even notice we share the driveway, but the concept is hard for people to wrap their heads around. Oh well. I guess I might just have to stay here...not too bad a deal.

JUN

2009

the befores and afters Michelle tell the whole story.... That is key to selling houses today yet I have a hard time getting some sellers to see that. I am doing it myself for my own properties....

OCT

2009

Kathy: There are some very good home stagers in your area. Some might be willing to talk to you about how to sell home staging to your clients, or they may be willing to meet with your clients to convince them directly.

OCT

2009

Wonderful wonderful. How long have you been Staging?

What do you do to keep current?

I've been staging for about 4 years. I keep current by frequenting the wholesale merchandise mart (where I can see what will be in the stores next season) and in the Pacific Design Center (where I can see whats trending in the high end market).

APR

2010

Spectacular! You sure did conquer the clutter.

APR

2010

Thank you Blair.

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