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1600 Thibodeaux - Success!

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Home Stager with Round Rock Home Stager Austin Home Staging

Just heard word this weekend that an Occupied Home Staging Project that The Stage Coach helped with has gone under Contract!  With Two back up offers!

1600 Thibodeaux

On this project, The Stage Coach met with the owners, and they agreed to a Written Consultation back on January 19th.  On January 26th, we delivered a 15 page document outlining the attention required in each area of the house, what items to keep, and what items to move to storage.  The owners went right to work primarily, cleaning, decluttering,  painting and some minor repairs. 

On February 8th, The Stage Coach returned with a truck full of some accents and artwork to dress up the work they had completed as well as a bed for their spare bedroom to complete the room.

The REALTOR waited for the home to be prepared (she actually asked The Stage Coach to confirm with her when I thought it was ready), took lots of great photos, and priced it appropriately.  As a result, the exact numbers, provided by the listing REALTOR:  28 days to first offer, and 33 days to Pending! [MLS # 5797920]

The owners agreed to provide The Stage Coach with their expenses so we could produce a white paper on the project.  Total expenses for the owners for Staging, Paint, Preparation, Repairs, Storage Unit, etc:  Around $600.

To see the Before and Staged photos take a look at: www.1600Thibodeaux.stagecoachtexas.com

The home owners provided the following testimonial, the day before the offer was given:

We didn't have a CLUE as to how to prepare our home for the real estate market. Michael was referred to us by our realtor, and couldn't have been happier! His pricing is very affordable. We will use him again in the future and refer family and friends to The Stage Coach. Because of his help, we expect to receive top dollar on our home. Many thanks!
Tim and Becky

Congratulations to Tim and Becky, and a job well done by their REALTOR, Dani Lynn Robison of Elk Realty.

 

Connie Tebyani
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro - Calabasas, CA
Platinum Home Staging, Los Angeles and Ventura County

That was an an occupiedHome Staging!?  Wow, you really got them to take your advice - great job! (BTW - you might want to insert a quick blurb that if you click on the photo it will link up to the listing)

Mar 16, 2009 02:48 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Michael ~ That's great news!  The testimonial is great too!

Mar 16, 2009 03:42 AM
Michael Fontana
Round Rock Home Stager Austin Home Staging - Round Rock, TX
@ The Stage Coach

Thanks, Connie/Kathy:

I really think the important message here is that a $150k house spent $600 in preparations and Staging advice/accents.  Home Staging is not just for $1 million dollar vacant homes.

This is what I got into Home Staging for in the first place!  It sounds corny, but Helping People Help Themselves.  There is no better feeling!

The Stage Coach Austin Home Stager

Mar 16, 2009 07:13 AM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Congrats, Michael!  Way to prove just how beneficial home staging can be!  You do us proud.

Kathy

Mar 16, 2009 09:50 AM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Bravo!  Love hearing success storie-can't get enough of them!

Mar 16, 2009 10:41 AM
Patsy Overton
Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia - Duluth, GA

Michael - super job!  If they only spent $600 for everything listed, you are BEYOND affordable.  By the way, I love your logo!

Mar 17, 2009 12:21 AM
Michael Fontana
Round Rock Home Stager Austin Home Staging - Round Rock, TX
@ The Stage Coach

Thanks for the Kudos, Ladies!
Let me be truthful: it was mostly the home owners.  I literally provided some additional touches at the end. I was very proud of them.  It was so nice working with an owner who did not need to be sold on needing help so we could right down to business.

The Stage Coach Austin Home Stager

Mar 17, 2009 05:39 AM
Michele Hess
Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL
Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Way to go Michael!  Glad to learn about your recent success! 

Mar 17, 2009 11:34 PM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

photoMichael,

First of all, you have a great attitude.  Going into the home with a "how can I help you" is a winner.

They needed moral support and direction and you provided it, and then added the finishing touches.  I am sure you are their hero!!!

Excellent work.

Mar 20, 2009 07:28 AM
Michael Fontana
Round Rock Home Stager Austin Home Staging - Round Rock, TX
@ The Stage Coach

Thanks, Michelle! 

Thanks, Sharon!

The Stage Coach Austin Home Stager

Mar 21, 2009 05:58 AM