With Loads of vacant, quick delivery, and new construction homes to choose from you need something to make your property stand out from the rest. Staging can be the difference between sold and not sold.  Buyers (and agents/stagers) visit many homes during their search and soon they all start to look alike! Case in point, This property was nice but the features are hiding in a sea of white and open space. The buyer was having a hard time visuallizing furniture placement and scale so they moved on to the next house.  Adding some furniture and a few accents helped buyers easily and quickly see how large the space is and are able to concentrate on the beautiful features the builder has to offer. This home went from been there, seen that (300 days) to SOLD in 10 days!

Here are a few shots, Margaret Gehr, Re-Arrange It Interiors

                

 

                     

                     

                     

Staging provided by Re-Arrange It Interiors, Naperville, IL 815-530-3566

 
Posted by Margaret Gehr on 03/11/2008 11:48 PM   Comments (22)  
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MAR
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2008
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Fabulous job, Margaret!  Buyers really do have a difficult time visualizing how to use those big wide open spaces.  You made it cozy and welcoming.  Don't you love it when the house sells that fast?  
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Went from cold to move in Ready!  Great job!
8:24am • #4

Wonderful job!  Your work so-o-o-o makes the point!  Thanks for sharing with us.

Where do you get your greenery/arrangements?  Do you keep some in inventory, or purchase as needed?  They are a nice addition to the furnishings.

Thanks again! : )

 
8:46am • #5
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Hello Margaret, hope all is well.  Your work is very appealing.  Your eye for the use of the right furnishings is exceptional.  I really like the reverse color patterns between the rugs in the living room and dinning room.  Very nice.  I did have to chuckle a bit with your comment that "soon they all start to look alike". I swear I have seen Linda do this same house, many times.
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What a great house!  I can see why it didn't last long!  Beautiful work!
10:07am • #7
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Margaret ~ Great job!  Love how you brought some life into that house. It feels very warm and welcoming now!
10:27am • #8
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Margaret,

You know I'm a huge fan - BRAVO again for for exceptional work !!
11:40am • #9
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Great transformation!
12:21pm • #10
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Super job Margaret! Perfect touches with the greenery!  Regards-Kathleen G
2:02pm • #11
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Margaret..Great job, if this doesn't get the home sold I don't know what will
2:20pm • #12
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Fantastic staging job!  The staged rooms look beautiful.  What a wonderful success story! 
4:05pm • #13

Very nice job!

The home really stands out now, Well Done!

Best Wishes

Brian Bloom
4:12pm • #14
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Hi Margaret-

Your staging really shows the potential of this house. Nice space for entertaining.

Kathy
5:44pm • #15
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Great photos!  That living room looks sooooo much bigger and more inviting!  Nice job!
5:56pm • #16
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Audrey,  Marci,  Thank you!

Diana, Thank you & yes, this property was especially hard because the dinette is typically in the bay but here it was across the kitchen next to the dining room. No one could visualize the dining room table and dinette next to each other. But when you get furniture in there it worked great.  

Kathy - Thank you for the feature - always an honor.

Hi Gary! Isn't it the truth! I swear they all start looking alike even to me! Thank you for the kind words.

Susan - Yes I have a lot of trees and greenery in my inventory. I found a great wholesale outlet for trees, home accessories, and custom floral. It is a great resource for those high end homes!  If you have a tax number find your local resources. 

 
5:57pm • #17
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Julea I'm a fan of yours! Thank you!

Don, Thank you

Kathleen,I like alot of green its a great filler

Mary Lou, Its sold!

Janice Thanks - isn't it great when it works out like that!

Brian, Kathy,  thanks for your comments I appreciate you stopping in.

Thanks Melissa, I always enjoy your posts and pictures. There's a lot of furniture in there and its still huge. 

 
6:12pm • #18
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It's stats like: sitting for 300 days to sold in 10 after staging that keeps me inspired! ~Leslie
10:11pm • #19
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Congratulations ! and how could it not sell the staging is flawless!!!
10:39pm • #20
MAR
17
2008
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Congratulations Maragret!  Fantastic job, you really brought life to this space.
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MAR
20
2008
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Loved everything you did, the blue on the pillows really stands out, what a great accent color.
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