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23 Comments on NH Home Staging FAQ - Does Staging Require Buying New Furniture?
Lloyd: I actually suggested that the brick in the first picture be painted. They wouldn't do it. Here is my favorite "painted brick" transformation though:
Steve: If only I were closer! I will let you know if I come across anyone.
Anna: You can still answer this question. It's a good one to have on your FAQ page for your website.
Here here Sharon! My business has taken on more occupied stagings and consultations over the past few years and most of these clients do not have the luxury or extra $$ to purchase or rent additional furniture. The transformations can be just as powerful and marketable as new if done right and working with a home stager. Thank you for sharing and saying it!
Yes, I remember that fireplace from your original post. I like it. I had a feeling you recommended painting the brick and the homeowner didn't like the idea. I think that's common. The used-brick was popular when they bought the home, probably. They liked it then, and still do. It's okay.
You did an amazing job tranforming these spaces -they were very tired and now they are alive. When I stage homes, I only use the client's existing furniture and we sometimes buy new accessories-I think it's most economically efficient.
Sharon, you took aged and cluttered and brought them up to date. Clean and salable....good Job!
Karen: I enjoy the challenge of using what's available...it's like a giant puzzle! The satisfaction from it is very rewarding.
Lloyd: I've had many sellers not willing to paint brick. It's not an easy sell.
Joanna: I find new bedding to be the most common need. It's rare that I find a bed that's ready for it's close up.
Ellen: Thank you!
Good morning Sharon. I guess you have done this once or twice, hey? You are so very good. Terrific pictures bring it home. I'm still loving the laundry room transformation you did in your home with salvage kitchen cabinets you bought and re-did. Want to come to MA?
Sheila: Once or twice...and then some! Thank you! As for coming to MA...it's not that far. Once I get my life a little more settled, we can schedule a visit.
Sharon, you and I have very similar businesses. So often I can even fill in the blanks in other rooms with the furnishings that come out of rooms that are crammed. I just had a vacant flip house where they opted to use their own furnishings. I ended up going to their homes and choosing the pieces for the 'flip'.
Janice: I just had a consult last week where the seller told me on the phone that there was a large family room that was vacant and we needed to discuss rental furniture. No furniture rental needed! She was amazed that I pulled that room together without having to bring anything in. She had plenty in other rooms of the house. Other rooms that were far too crowded, so removing the furniture was a plus! Win Win
I find that in my area, the seller can't afford to vacate until they've sold, so much of the time its an occupied staging and may become an occupied-to-vacant if they have orders (military) and are required to report at a certain date. This makes it tricky, but I try to keep the transition smooth since those sellers are stressed as it is.
Sharon- excellent example of what staging can do. You don't need to empty the bank to make your home "Show Ready",.
Kim: I think this is the most common scenerio right now. It's a challenge working in an occupied home knowing it has to be maintained by the homeowners, but it is totally possible.
Kathy: It's a very common misconception....one we work to change every day!
I saw this post because of Donna's re-blog. LOVE these pictures - they are so compelling. I am a true believer in home staging, and have even had my stager "shop" my own house to use in empty listings! Nice job, Sharon :)
Jennifer: Thank you! And thank you again for being a believer!! I've had agents use their own furnishings in a listing too. Some will do whatever it takes to help their clients!
These before and after pictures are amazing. It really doesn't take much to make a dramatic difference.
Lisa: The right professional stager can work with any budget to make a dramatic transformation.
I do the same thing around my own home. As the pictures above so clearly prove that just rearranging can breathe new life into a room.
As the seasons change, so do my slipcovers. It's the fastest way to change a color scheme. Wonderful job, Sharon!
~Jaime
Jaime: My daughter has the same name, same spelling. It's not that common to see! Thanks for the great comment! Changing accessories is the easiest way to achieve an inexpensive new look!