Here at Stage a Star.... we specialize in the Staging Consultation.  As a home seller or Realtor, one of the most cost effective things you can do in preparing your home or listing for the real estate market is investing in a Staging Consultation. 

Our latest success story is a cool little condo with a beautiful view of the lake in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason.   The homeowners were a young couple ready to sell their condo and move up into a larger home.   They were looking to do the majority of the work themselves but needed a "plan of action"  with detailed professional recommendations to follow. 

I have to say....this was our best consultation transformation to date!  When we returned for the follow up visit, I was simply AMAZED at the little creative touches the homeowner added to our recommendations.     The place looked incredible and I was so proud of all their hard work!

Some of the recommendations included paint color selection (and we hooked them up with one of our painters to do the work),minor repairs and updating light fixtures, editing (what should go...what should stay), furniture arrangement and decor ideas (ex: adding window treatments to the family room framed the windows and the view outside (which was the beautiful lake!) so buyers eyes would go to this selling feature.....)

 Investing in the Staging Consultation paid off too!  The condo was SOLD in 30 days!

 

   
   

   
   

 Here's what the homeowners had to say:

Teresa,

We received our offer exactly 30 days from us listing it on MLS.  Being that we were For Sale By Owner, we weren't sure how it would turn out.

 Your Staging Consultation was exactly what we needed. You hit the nail on the head with the paint color! We held an Open House every Sunday and with each open house, we had at least five potential buyers show up. Many of the visitors to the open house would visit again with their realtors or parents.

The feedback I received was that "Our condo looked amazing", "We decorated really nice", "The place looks brand new", and I often got "Is there anyone living here?"

We had the place as clean as could be, clutter free, and staged to show the space of the condo.

There were many other condos for sale in our neighborhood, some on the market for 2 years, and we had to make our condo stand out. You helped us do this!

 In fact, when our new house is built, we were hoping to have another consultation with you on how to stage our new home! We struggled for 3 years with the condo on just how to set it up. We knew what we wanted to do, but just needed the advice on what really works.

Again, thanks so much for your help. The consultation was one of the best things we could have put our money towards!

Thanks

C & K Mason, Ohio

 

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.  For more information about our Cincinnati home staging services, please call us directly at 513-379-5488..We look forward to talking with you about how we may assist you in staging your home for sale.  

 

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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 ASP, Accredited Staging Professional and CSPE, Certified Staging Professional Elite and Ohio Certified CSPE Trainer to real estate professionals in Cincinnati. She is a member of RESA, Real Estate Staging Association 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.

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53 Comments on Home Staging in Cincinnati: Staging Consultations work! SOLD in 30 days! You have to see this one!

MAY
23
2008
103,552 Points 1 Featured Post

Teresa,

Looks great, your homeowners did a wonderful job. It so nice when people finally get what staging is all about. Good work!

12:40pm • #1
116,704 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Teresa The staging is really good ! And what a great success story . Did you just let them know what to do and they did it or did you stage it yourself?

12:52pm • #2
107,005 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Great news Teresa!  I will give you a call later! 

12:53pm • #3
2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Great before and after photos...proves staging really works!  Wanda

12:54pm • #4
178,475 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Teresa ~ That's great, and the homeowners did a really good job following your consultation report. 

5:00pm • #5

So much better!  No wonder it sold quickly.  BTW, what is the paint color?

5:23pm • #6
2 Featured Posts

Very nice!  Success stories like this prove the necessity of staging.

8:00pm • #7
108,414 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Nice job Teresa.. and to your clients too. It is amazing sometimes when all we have to do is tell our clients what they need to do to prepare their home for sale. It seems simple, but with a comprehensive report and your know how, it allows them to try and show their magic before you come back in. Your report was the best tool for them. Kudos to all of you ;)))

8:16pm • #8

People are very visual as a rule. It's amazing what a coat of paint and a great display will do.

9:53pm • #9
Outside Blog

T, as always the job is done with professionalism and dedication to excellence. Kudos to you for a job well done and for thinking out of the box.  Gina Zimmerman RE/MAX Results

10:06pm • #10

Teresa, there's a good example of homeowner staging 'DIY'...all because of your excellent tutoring. It must have been very satisfying to get paid for your knowledge only (less wear and tear on you, too!)

Wendy Casey - Vancouver, BC

10:08pm • #11
214,815 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Excellent job!  Both of you should be impressed with yourselves....

10:21pm • #12
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Teresa,

It's an amazing transformation and even more amazing that your clients followed your advice so well... You obviously are a great staging communicator.

10:26pm • #13
3 Featured Posts

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking this transformation out.  These homeowners were great to work with and did everything we recommended right down to way over organizing the kitchen cabinets.  

 I have to say that we have great success with our consultations....I am constantly amazed at our clients ability to visually see what to do in each room once we lay it out for them and then implement it so well.  My clients ROCK! Lol! :)

10:30pm • #14
159,499 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Way to go TERESA!  I am so in agreement with you about staging consultations and you once again proved that staging does not have to be expensive and that a consultation with a professional home stager is more than worth the money. Thank you for sharing such a great story and testimonial.

 

10:36pm • #15
3 Featured Posts

Teresa,

Love the black and white and especially the picture grouping.

11:38pm • #16
MAY
24
2008

That young couple absolutely did do an incredible job!  Your guidance really paid off for them.

Joan Inglis, Realtor, ASP, Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter Presidentt

 

1:52am • #17
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Susan: The picture grouping in the bedroom came from the grouping that she had over the dining table. She replaced the personal photos with cut leaves from a silk flower stem. It looked stunning with the black frames and just the simplicity of it.
7:30am • #18
313,122 Points 14 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Wow! Nice job! Really enjoyed the information presented. Regards, C.

8:42am • #19
216,149 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Teresa, some home owners tend to get complacent in their surroundings and it takes an objective third party such as yourself to transform the home into a show place. You did a great job.

Good Post!

9:08am • #20
1 Featured Post

Teresa, these are great photos of your before and afters what a difference!

11:20am • #21
347,975 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Teresa, Having a home look its best is important, especially in today's market.  The home looks great.

11:22am • #22

Wow! It looks amazing.  It looks like it was very cost effective as well.

11:53am • #23
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Thanks....I have to echo Karen and agree that staging does not have to be expensive and a staging consultation is worth every penny!    

I just worked with a client today that had his house on the market for 9 months. His realtor told him he didn't have to do anything. Of course, he got 3 showings the whole time he was listed.  After our consultation today....he has lots of painting, de-cluttering, and repairs to do but he also expressed how happy he was when his new realtor told him she works with a professional stager (ME!).  I'm telling you....these consultations are a MUST in this market!

12:01pm • #24
280,128 Points Outside Blog

Wow!

Good show! Congratulations on your success with this property! It looks great and you clearly know what you are doing!

Keep up the great work!

3:33pm • #25
452,859 Points 28 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Teresa, The home looks fantastic, you did a fabulous job on it and I'm thrilled for you that it sold so fast!  I hope you get many, many refererrals from doing such a great  job.

6:22pm • #26

Teresa,

Great job and super that the homeowners listened to your expert advice.  It is true that the art of Home Staging is one of great necessity.  I am working with a family who are trying to race to sell before the foreclosure process begins.  I have recommended they obtain a staging consultation and follow the details, your blog will assist me in showing the difference Home Staging can make.  Again, great job, great eye!

6:43pm • #27

I am an ASP Realtor.  We stage every home we list.  It works if the sellers are open to it.  The last home we staged was in contract in 4 days!  In this market, that's amazing.  What's great is this is a part of our listing package, so sellers get this service for Free when they list with us. 

8:32pm • #28
153,658 Points 5 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Great work!! Did you have a specific budget to work with? I love the picture with the dogs on the furniture, too funny.

10:04pm • #30
415,927 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Those photos are beautiful. What a difference. I can see why the home sold! Although, I think the doggies should have been part of the staging process =P

10:10pm • #31
141,870 Points Outside Blog

Teresa-not only do your  clients rock, you do too!  These photos are awesome!!  Congrats on your successful staging and sale!

10:27pm • #32
MAY
25
2008
338,791 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I am going to print your blog for our listing appointment this week...she can't understand why she should ger rid of the shag carpet....after all...the next buyers...bla,bla, bla.....Thank YOU !

7:04am • #33
233,860 Points 3 Featured Posts

Great Job, Its amazing what a little adjustments can do to get a home sold

7:36am • #34

Thanks for the great success story.  I am going to reference your post to my REA's and also home sellers. 

9:30am • #35
1 Featured Post Outside Blog

This is really a great one for your book of successes

10:04am • #36
271,786 Points 14 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Super job!  I am a firm believer in Staging. I see what homes look like "after: a stager does their magic and it is awesome.

6:56pm • #37
MAY
26
2008

Nice job!  Home staging is one of the best things a seller can do to sell their home.  What a great tool!

Jean Hanley, Menifee, CA
8:33am • #38
101,957 Points 18 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Teresa- Don't you just LOVE clients like these? You did a super job, their follow-through was outstanding and what a great testimonial! Great success story!

9:41am • #39
MAY
28
2008
Outside Blog Hit Router

Teresa,

Your clients really understood what needed to be done!  For you to have gotten them to achieve this much with just your consultation, is truly an amazing success!  Great job!  

8:49am • #40
MAY
30
2008
126,593 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I always tell clients the cost of staging can be as little as the consult  report  fee or as high as....

It all depends on the sellers and their motivation as well as their creativity. These were great clients who were able to implement all your suggestions

Phyllis Pafumi

4:26am • #41
MAY
31
2008
563,209 Points 47 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Teresa, what an amazing difference in the before and after pictures.  Very nice staging job...Well Done.

2:03pm • #42
JUN
01
2008

The condo looks wonderful.  You gave excellent guidance and instruction.

1:10am • #43
AUG
22
2008

Teresa

The work you put together for your clients to do looks wonderful!

I want to thank you on your response to me on my post about how clients can do their own staging to save money if they don't have the budget to hire a home stager to do all the work.

I believe in helping everyone with every budget, if it means that they can only afford a DIY consultation, then that is what I will give them. With the help from a professional Stager or Staging consultant I do believe a home owner can do a great job! The link you posted to me on was http://activerain.com/blogsview/650960/Home-Staging-Consultants-are 

Thank you so much for the support.

BB

9:59am • #44
OCT
20
2008

Owner staging with the proper direction can work. Your consultation reports must be 20 pages long.. You thought of everything and they followed it to the letter it appears. you go girl!

7:31am • #45

Teresa -

Great work - it shows the impact that staging can have, especially when the sellers embrace the concept & work as a team along with the stager.

9:21am • #46
3 Featured Posts

Benita:  The consultation was actually verbal and the homeowner wrote it all down. Thanks for stopping by!

Jill: Exactly! "Team" = Success!  In this case, all their hard work paid off BIG TIME!

9:44am • #47
Outside Blog

Great transformation with great results Teresa!  Must have missed this post back in May!  Belated Congrats! 

9:50am • #48
3 Featured Posts

Thanks Michele! It was nice to see this post revived.  It is still my #1 fave. consult to date! :)

2:52pm • #49
OCT
21
2008
133,065 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router

Nice, nice, nice work!!!  I think I missed this in May too.  Glad it got revived and we have a chance to see this work.  You are very good at what you do.

3:16am • #50

Teresa, I'm glad this was brought up again because I missed it the first time. WOW!!! What a wonderful testament to your Staging Consultation skills and kudos to the client for their fabulous follow through.

5:02am • #51
3 Featured Posts

Hey Terrylynn: Glad you stopped by for this one. Thank you for your kind words!  I love my job!

Cynthia: Consultations are my favorite service to do.  Just love pulling out the creative side in my clients. 

12:08pm • #52
MAY
13

Wow. What a transformation! This is a great example of what a consultation can do.

10:48pm • #53

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