home staging vacant houses: In Staging Large Vacant Homes, Sometimes You Just Get What You Need. - 01/29/13 04:40 AM
Staging a vacant home, especially large upscale homes is crucial to a quick sale. Nothing looks colder and less inviting than a large vacant house. Some almost have an eerie feel to them, not advantageous to selling.
Recently Selling By Design-Staging received a call from a real estate agent team, charged with the sale  of a property which is over 4,000 sq. feet, who wanted to warm it up and make it appealing to buyers. It had  been purchased by an investment company who did not want to spend any more than necessary in marketing it.  The realtors insisted that at … (12 comments)

home staging vacant houses: We Just Want A Few Pictures On The Walls. Lite Staging? - 11/21/12 07:46 AM
"Can you just hang some pictures on the wall and put some plants around, maybe some towels in the bath and kitchen?"
"We don't really need furniture. Just dress it up some."
As home staging professionals in Fresno CA and in most cities I am sure, we've heard these requests. It is an attempt to save money in the marketing of a home for sale. But does this version of vacant home staging accomplish the client's goal? Do a few accessories warm up the space, show prospective buyers how livable a home can be, or bring a quick sale?
Or … (5 comments)