Yesterday I excitedly shared a blog about the success of one of my team members, Susan Hardin - Downtown Charleston Unit Staged and Sold in 34 Days!! .  Susan did a great job on this property.  I knew this because the agent raved about it to me.  I had never even seen the condo.  I personally prefer vacant homes over occupied and typically refer this work out to other team members.  This was the case on this one.  Susan loves them, so it is a perfect fit!

I didn't have before photos when I posted last night & several people have asked for them.  I forwarded the blog to Susan.  (She doesn't Rain.)  She sent me before photos this morning..... I thought I would show a little about the process of staging & what it really takes to sell a home in 30 days.

BEFORE PHOTOS

Downtown Charleston   downtown charleston

AFTER PHOTOS

Downtown Charleston   downtown charleston

These changes are pretty dramatic and ultimately helped to sell the home in 34 days.  What we rarely show is the process.... Check out this photo Susan provided to see what needed to come out of this home for it to look this good....

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This staging job took the movers 3 trips to storage and included many very large pieces of furniture.  Fortunately no one actually lived here anymore.  It was a second home.  Below are a few more photos....

downtown Charleston    Downtown Charleston

 

Here is a link if you want to see more of this amazing transformation.....

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11 Comments on So what does it take to sell a home in 30 days? Let's take a look...

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25
2008
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Thanks for the photo's and thoughts.  The one thing you are missing is price.  If you have a seller that will listen to their Realtor when it comes to pricing, you will sell a home in 30 days after you work your staging magic.  I have a listing that is the best staged home that most Realtors have ever previewed but it is not selling because it is 10% over the market value and the sellers won't listen to me.  One more reason to avoid over-priced listings.

Tim

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We know that it shouldn't but it still always amazes us how much of a differance staging makes!

9:01am • #2
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Tim - I couldn't agree with you more on this.  No matter how great a home looks, if you can't get buyers to the door (which has a lot to do with price, doesn't it?) you can't sell it!

Patty & Scott - it still amazes me sometimes, so I know what you mean!

9:04am • #3

 

Melissa,

 This is a great example!  The room with all the stuff, I can't even tell what I am looking at.  People love before and afters and these are great.  Thanks for sharing.

7:54pm • #4
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I didn't even see the fireplace in the before photo. I thought it was a shelf on the wall at first.  Susan did a great job.
10:52pm • #5
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2008
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Melissa,

Tell Susan I said great job and congratulations on a quick sale.  It looks wonderful!

9:01am • #6
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Melissa,

Great post and thank you for sharing the process of staging.  There is a lot more involved than people realize!  Great job by all.  Keep up the great work!  Love it!! 

4:51pm • #7
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2008
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Melissa, I love the color in the bedroom, some might say it is a little too personal for a home on the market, but you made it look so enticingly beautiful! Great job by a great team!
12:28am • #8
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Melissa,

You have creative and clear pictures!  My wife, Irene Woodworth, thinks you are very refreshing!  She says that you will make a fabulous instructor for IRIS!

1:54pm • #9
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Love seeing the behind the scenes shots, that is something we don't always show.  Proves we are actually doing something other than placing bowls of fruit around!  Great post and great staging transformation!
3:08pm • #10
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Melissa,

I was accidently logged into my wife's account (Irene Woodworth) and made a comment about your clear and creative pictures! 

11:10pm • #11

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