An investor contacted Stage a Star to take a look at his investment property that had been on the market for about 3 months with no offers. It was a cute little 3 bedroom house in a popular part of town. This investor was on a very tight budget so Accessory staging worked out very well as you'll see in the pictures below. The investor's painter had chosen this peachy-orange for the kitchen so we needed to work with it.  However, we were able to recommend painting the living room a neutral color instead of leaving the sponge painted half wall.   I typically don't do window treatments with accessory staging but in this case...the windows needed something to pull it all together.

The next day this home had a showing and the potential buyers made an offer!  Unfortunetly, the deal fell through a week later but this Investor is a believer in staging and knows he'll get another offer very soon.  

Even on a tight budget, a little staging can make all the difference!   

  

 

 

 

 If you are a homeowner or Investor interested in staging your property, contact Stage a Star...513-379-5488. We work with all budgets and will customize a staging package perfect for your unique property.

 UPDATE: The home is under contract (again!) after the first one fell through...the next buyers that viewed the home also made an offer! My investor client is so excited!  Closes in a few weeks!

Teresa Meyer is the owner of Stage a Star, a full service professional home staging company in Cincinnati, Ohio serving Butler, Hamilton, and Warren counties. Cincinnati Home Staging....helping Sellers, Realtors, and Investors prepare their home and listings for the Cincinnati real estate market.

 

 

 

 

Teresa Meyer is the Owner and Lead Staging Designer at Stage a Star, Cincinnati's Premiere Real Estate Staging company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Teresa is an Accredited Staging Professional and recently awarded 2011 Midwest Stager Of The Year.  She is a member of RESA, Real Estate Staging Association, RESA Instructor and currently is the State of Ohio RESA President.   Teresa can be reached at 513-379-5488 or by email: teresameyer@fuse.net to answer your questions about the staging process and looks forward to assisting you in preparing and staging your house for the Cincinnati real estate market.

     

Stage A Star provides home staging services to Hamilton county Ohio, Butler county Ohio, Warren County, Ohio, Clermont county Ohio, West Chester, OH., Liberty Twp, OH., Mason, OH., Fairfield Twp., OH., Monroe, OH., Hyde Park, OH., Loveland, OH., Maineville, OH., Morrow, OH., Deer Park, OH., Indian Hill, OH., and surrounding Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas.

 

 
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JAN
07
2008
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Hi Teresa-

Can you share more about the "accessory staging"? Do you price your decor by the piece once you see the vacant? I am thinking that this might work for some clients unwilling to pay the price for large furniture items... Thanks!

Kathy
1:25pm • #10
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Teresa-Nice way to work on a tight budget....super tight!  Glad to see the sponged half-wall painted.  The window treatments in a similar tone looked right.  The duo of prints looked great in the kitchen!  Nice!  Regards-Kathleen G
1:48pm • #11
JAN
09
2008
I have never done accessory staging, but I will now!  I love how the kitchen looks so much more warm and friendly...those prints made the room!  A very nice example of how just a few accessories can change a space.  May I ask how much this cost the client?  Thank you for your post.
12:21pm • #12
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Good job - accessory staging better than it can often be done.  So what was your fee for the accessory staging only?
2:01pm • #13
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Hi All! This staging was done on a $500 budget including my fee. :)
2:11pm • #14

great job.  You created visual interest to the space. Well done.

 

Brenda

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9:11pm • #15

great job.  You created visual interest to the space. Well done.

 

Brenda

Hiddenpotentialhomestage.com 
9:11pm • #16
Teresa, I agree with you that accessories only can make a difference.  Painting out that sponge wall was brilliant and really changes the feel of that room.  Nice job.  Betty
9:15pm • #17
I love the idea of Accessory Staging. I know I can use that in my market. You did a great job on a tight budget.
10:59pm • #18
JAN
10
2008
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Here's a quick update:  I talked with my Investor client today and he has another offer on this house!  The funny thing is that he has only had 2 showings since we've staged this...and both potential buyers made an offer!   How about that?! :)
2:14pm • #19
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Did your fee include painting the faux finish on the walls? They really looked awful, that made a huge difference.

Phyllis Pafumi
5:40pm • #20
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Hey Phyllis...:) The investor did the painting...I just did the recommending.  You should of seen the "sponge" painting in person...it really was dreadful. It looked like mud sponged on the walls.
5:57pm • #21
JAN
11
2008
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Teresa - Nice call on your accessory selection!!  Congratulations on helping to bring in two offers! 

Jackie
9:10pm • #22
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This baby is officially under contract today and the buyers want the window treatments.  The investor has another job for me soon. :) Life is good!
9:29pm • #23

Teresa-It just goes to show that even a little staging can help a vacant property.  Congrats on the contract and the prospect of more jobs.

Debbie Wheeler/Home Stager Chandler, AZ
9:43pm • #24
JAN
12
2008
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Teresa,  Nice job and Congrats to you.  What a difference a little staging can make.

 
5:59pm • #25
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Teresa,

A little really can go a long way! Great job on the staging. I love what you did.
9:29pm • #26
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This is a great example of what you can do with a tight budget & a small property. Great job Stage a Star!
9:41pm • #27
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Congratulations Teresa, Getting hooked up with an Investor that turns a lot of homes can be very lucrative proposition.  We're very happy for you.
11:00pm • #28
JAN
13
2008
What a great job!  Thank you for sharing.  It really proves how even small changes can make an empty room more appealing.  Congratulations to the seller on his contract - I am sure he is very happy with you!
5:30pm • #29

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