murrieta: Going, Going, GONE! The Staged Mobile Home Sold!!! - 01/03/08 06:50 AM
I received a call from one of my clients a week before Christmas.  He told me that he just received an offer on his Murrieta, CA property after being listed on the market for only 3 WEEKS!!!  He said "Thank you so much for helping me get the house looking it's best.  That's why it SOLD so quickly!" What a wonderful Christmas present! 
This was a mobile home property staged by  1st Stage Property Transformation   which I blogged about back in October Do you Stage Mobile Home's?   wondering if Mobile Homes should be staged.  I received some great comments and was looking forward to the challenge.
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murrieta: 30503 Bodega Drive, Murrieta, CA **SOLD in 6 weeks*** - 01/02/08 06:20 AM
Murrieta Home with Large Lot!30503 Bodega Drive, Murrieta, CA 92563 View Map Huge private lot, almost 12,000sf, makes this gorgeous home a fantastic buy! Incredible floor plan boasts approx. 3,500sf, 5 bedrooms + a large loft and 3 bathrooms. Two large bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom are on the first level, perfect for second master suite. Enjoy 3 fireplaces in the family room, sitting room, and master bedroom! Watch sunsets from the master bedroom balcony or sit in your private courtyard! Three french doors leading into a side courtyard. The backyard has a large patio, lots of grass to … (5 comments)

murrieta: From Waterbed Nightmare.....to Sweet Dreams! - 11/13/07 03:34 PM
I recently finished home staging an occupied home in Murrieta that had a master bedroom that was challenging.  Why, would the master bedroom be challenging, you ask?  Well, this bedroom had a waterbed in it!  Not that there is anything wrong with a waterbed....but this one was a little sad.  It looked like it was sinking.  Master bedrooms need to have a retreat like appeal so the challenge was now on! 
   Ok here is the "Before":

YIKES is right!  What on earth am I going to do with this Master Bedroom waterbed.  I planned on adding artwork , lamps, decorative pillow and … (33 comments)

murrieta: Sometimes all it takes is a little PAINT! - 10/14/07 03:40 PM
Oh what a difference a little paint and accessories can make!  The home seller was a little resistant at first but rewarded in the end! :)
We can suggest repainting or painting a room till we are blue(or in this case green) in the face.  Next time I will be sure to share this before and after with future clients.   

 The paint in the after picture is a little warmer then the photo shows.  My bad!    
                 Contact Janice at 1st Stage Property Transformations of Murrieta/Temecula, CA 
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murrieta: Life is like a box of Home Staging....or chocolate :) - 09/26/07 09:13 AM
Which room could you imagine yourself sitting in, dining in....or BUYING?  Here are some Before & After picture's of a Murrieta home recently staged by 1st Stage Property Transformation. 


                                                                                         
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buying vacant home's is like buying an empty box (of chocolate).  Let's face it, an empty box is a lot harder tosell then a box (of chocolate) with something in it. 
Staging vacant properties create's a warm and inviting atmosphere and allows potential buyer's to visualize themselves living in the home.  Let's … (22 comments)

murrieta: Stager's bring back the "BONUS" in BONUS ROOMS! - 09/21/07 07:51 AM
Last week I finished a home staging job for a Murrieta occupied home.   
The upstairs bonus room already had been furnished but needed a "stager's helping hand" to bring back the "BONUS" in BONUS ROOM.  It was a lot of fun and the results, in my opinion, were dramatic.  In this case, all that was needed was lots of decluttering, removing the busy worn couch cover, a few pillows accessories and VIOLA! Remember, staging doesn't have to cost a lot to allow potential buyer's to visualize themselves living in a home for sale. As I have written and witnessed, Sometimes a little staging goes a long … (21 comments)

murrieta: Murrieta Staging Success! House and furniture sold! - 08/20/07 05:57 AM
 
           
    
I was thrilled to learn that not only did this Murrieta vacant home sell in less then 1 week (see original blog Gettin' Busy Bloggin' ) after home staging with 1st Stage BUT the new owners wanted to BUY some of the FURNITURE  and ACCESSORIES also!!!  Can you see the smile on my face? :)
As a Murrieta, CA Home Stager I made the business decision to buy all of my inventory. Don't get me wrong, owning your own inventory has it's advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage for me was being able to offer competitive pricing.  The biggest disadvantage is moving and … (38 comments)

murrieta: Staged for Sale - 41750 Avenida Ortega, Temecula California MLS #T07080909 - 08/12/07 09:09 AM
Priced to Sell at $1,295,000
Spacious 3900sq.ft., custom one story view home on 3.16 acres. Tile, granite & hard wood cabinets throughout.  Horses OK.  Master retreat with large bath.  Huge family room, kitchen with bar & island, pantry & plenty of storage.  Built-in pool, spa, BBQ & Gazebo.  3 car finished garage and 4 stall barn.
Staged For Sale by Home Stager Janice Sutton and 1st Stage Property Transformation  Home Staging Murrieta, Temecula, Riverside and San Diego County. 
       
      
                                                                              Stage, List, Show, Sell!!!
For more information contact Brice Perry 951-506-101 Temecula California MLS #T07080909
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murrieta: Gettin' Busy Bloggin' with a Home Staging AR success story - 07/26/07 10:26 AM
Today I was checking in on AR and my AR associates and to my surprise I read a blog from a Keller Williams realtor Michael Garcia, GRI that I worked with in June that was titled Stage that Home and he mentioned me. (Blushing) Michael posted.....
So, I approached the seller about this idea. I have had a few offers on the property, but none worth talking about. I also have a buyer interested in the property too. But I couldnt get them to see any vision for the home. The seller asked me to get a few bids and accepted one with 1st Stage Property Transformations. … (18 comments)

murrieta: An AR Fairytale to Remember....................... - 01/24/07 04:37 AM
Once Upon a Time........

12/12/06 - Property Owner (Queen) from Murrieta, CA contacts me via AR to schedule a home staging appointment to look at staging a 1800 sqft vacant home (castle).
12/13/06 - Meet with Queen at castle. 
12/14/06 - Email staging proposal to King & Queen.
12/15/06 - King & Queen are happy with proposal.  Schedule to meet both on 12/16/06.
12/16/06 - Royal Highnesses ready to move forward.  I advise them that I will be away on vacation for the holidays 12/21-29.  Will begin work 1/1 and finish on 1/4/07.  Contract signed and deposit paid.  :)
1/1- 1/4/07  -  Castle is fully staged. 
1/6/07 -Castle is listed.
1/7-1/12/07 … (13 comments)

murrieta: Selling a VACANT HOME is like selling an EMPTY BOX!!!!! - 10/23/06 11:27 AM

Would you want to buy an EMPTY BOX?  NOPE.  Neither would I unless I was moving and needed moving boxes! Staging a vacant home is like dressing for a job interview.  Would you go to an interview in your worst condition?  Nope.  Neither would I.  I do not understand why any Real Estate Agent or Home Seller would want to try to sell an EMPTY BOX.  That has to be one HARD SELL.  Staging a vacant home brings unbelievable energy into a home.  When you walk into a vacant home the empty, lonely and depressing feeling can be overwhelming!  A STAGED HOME is INVITING, it brings WARMTH & HAPPINESS.  A STAGED HOME is a HAPPY … (9 comments)

 
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Janice Sutton

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Murrieta, CA

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