stage: Bachelor pad...NOT! - 09/24/11 08:20 AM
This is a stage of a 3 story downtown home which was essentially a bachelor pad.  With some rented furniture along with my own inventory, I staged it to appeal to the young professional.  It had a conditional offer in 2 days!
                         Master bedroom BEFORE                                             Master bedroom AFTER

   
 
                   Living/dining area BEFORE                                                 Living/dining area AFTER
      
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stage: What NOT to do when selling your home.... - 05/07/10 04:39 PM
Assuming that you want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar (and I'm sure everybody does), here are some things NOT to do, from a home stager's point of view.
1.  Do not assume that most buyers will love your decor as much as you do. (Most likely won't.)  
2.  Do not assume that buyers can see past the 'stuff' and see the home for what it is. (They can't.)
3.  Do not assume that it is costly to stage your home. (It's not, considering the return you will get.)
4.  Do not try to mask odours with various products.  (Get … (11 comments)