home stager in minneapolis mn: What Today's Home Buyers Want
- 04/13/20 08:20 AM
Better Homes & Gardens did a Home Buyer Study to see what millennials are looking for in their first home. The 'next-gen' buyers may give you some insight on what to do to assist in the sale of your home.
#1 ) Purchase With A Plan to Stay
36% of these potential buyers see themselves living in that home at least 10 years. I remember when that statistic was 4-5 years. What does that mean? It means that the view of a starter home has changed. These buyers are now investing in more expensive homes with more square footage and areas with good … (3 comments)
One is that all artwork should be off the walls and leave everything neutral. This I especially see if the home has just been painted and the seller is reluctant to put holes in the walls. The second school of thought is that all walls should have a piece of artwork including small spaces and hallways.
What should be your mindset for selling is somewhere in the middle.
You must have artwork on your walls when you are selling your … (12 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Fall Decor When Selling Your Home
- 10/05/18 04:39 AM
I ran into this situation this week while doing a Home Staging Consultation. The home owner had filled every room with Fall decor. Table tops, baskets of pumpkins on the floor, little scarecrows hanging here and there, towels with leaves hanging in the bath.
There is a right and wrong way to enjoy the seasons while selling your home.
Wrong Way:
Having Your Seasonal Decor Overwhelm The Features of Your Home:
This can happen even without seasonal decor, it's called clutter. You don't want buyers looking at your 'things' as they are not buying your things. You want them looking at the architectural features … (11 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Why Go to the Parade of Homes? Minneapolis MN
- 03/02/18 11:12 AM
Many people think the Parade of Homes is just if you are in the market to build a new home; or to see the pretty decorations. Both of these are great reasons to go but there is another couple reasons you may want to go if you plan on selling your home soon. 1.Pay Attention To What Is There By this I mean take it ALL in. What are the paint colors? How many paint colors are used throughout the house? What do the light fixtures look like? Look at the floors, what is the stain color of the hardwoods? Does the carpet … (10 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Can I Decorate My Home for Christmas When It's for Sale?
- 12/01/17 06:23 AM
As a Home Stager I get that question a lot. There is a very short answer....Absolutely! Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday that most people understand. If it is your tradition I don't feel that you need to put that aside just for selling your home. The potential buyer will most likely also celebrate and decorate for Christmas and may appreciate seeing the perfect place for the tree and the warmth of the holiday in their future home. There are a few caveats, however to decorating your home for Christmas while it is for sale. That caveat being, how into Christmas are you? If … (11 comments)
That means inside and out, all levels of your home and yes the screens too. Your home does show better without the screens at all so clean them and put them in your storage area. Dirt, grim, winter grit all need to go! That includes the tracks of the window sills.
Light Fixtures:
Buyers don't know if the light fixtures are worn, corroded or just plain old dirty. Spit and polish is the key on both interior and exterior light fixtures.
Glass shower doors:
Ugh....soap build up and water spots … (23 comments)
A UK company asked to interview me as part of their "Designer Insight" series and the article just came out. I think it turned out great and I am so excited I had the opportunity.
They asked me five questions about my style, I had to select five items that are my top design picks of the season, plus submit two photos of my work. It was great fun as well as an honor to be asked.
If you would like to read the entire article here is the link! "Designer Insights by … (53 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Are Your Kitchen Cabinets Dated but You Don't Have Thousands of Dollars for New? - Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN.
- 06/14/11 02:11 AM
Are Your Kitchen Cabinets Dated but You Don't Have Thousands of Dollars for New? Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN. As a Designer and Home Stager I come across many kitchens that need updating. Many homeowners want to update their kitchens, either for gaining top dollar when selling or for their own enjoyment. I can't say it enough, "KITCHENS SELL HOMES". Period. A total kitchen update costs tens of thousands of dollars and if you are staying in your home it is okay, spend the money and enjoy it. If you are selling you may be wondering the best place to spend your money to … (38 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Check Out This Cute House - A Fun Home Staging in Minneapolis, MN
- 02/15/11 08:51 AM
What a fun time I had staging this vacant home in south Minneapolis, MN. It is such a cute house! Staging it with a bit of fun and pizazz only made it better. The living room may have appeared to have an awkward layout but once furniture was in there you could see how well it works. Before the fireplace was lost.....now you REALLY see it!
This is a great home for entertaining since it is wide open to the Dining Room and it has a wonderful alcove in the kitchen for overflow seating or quaint dinners … (29 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Updating a Home To Sell is A Must.......Home Staging St. Paul, MN
- 01/21/11 12:25 AM
Updating a Home to Sell is a must if you want to get it sold. Here is a perfect example of that with this Home Staging in St. Paul. MN The owner is a 92 year old woman. She is a sweetheart and still sassy but had to move to assisted living. She had lived in this home for 60 years! How cool is that! Many things needed to be updated but even on a tight budget we were able to make HUGE improvements. First: Rip out the old, dirty and worn carpet. Show off the hard wood floors underneath! Hardwood floors are a … (22 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: A Time Machine Ride - Four Decades in One Day!
- 11/22/10 01:34 AM
The 70's were a great decade for many of us. Can you say "Disco"? How about "love the water-bed". But when selling a house the 70's is not the best "flash from the past". This townhome in Rosemount, MN got a quick ride on a time machine so it can now compete for a modern 2010 buyer.
Selling a home is competitive and your buyer needs to see themselves living in THIS decade.
… (25 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Negative Feedback Needs to Be Addressed - Home Staging Minneapolis, MN
- 10/25/10 03:33 AM
Listen to the feedback you are receiving on your home or listing and do something about the negative feedback whenever possible. A professional Home Staging Expert can be a huge help. I was called to stage this vacant property that had almost been sold when first listed but the buyer walked away because they loved to entertain and they didn't know if they could fit a dining room table in the area right outside the kitchen. Months went by with no more interest so the owner wanted my opinion on whether or not the area could be a dining room. I took a look and made the decision … (23 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Vacant Home Staging, Golden Valley, MN - From Cold to Cozy and Charming!
- 09/22/10 01:31 AM
Rooms With Style was recently called to complete a vacant home staging in this newly refurbished and updated home in Golden Valley, MN. The home is stunning with beautiful detailing. The problem was the buyer could not differentiate between the living area and the dining area. Although the wiring had been completed, the builder chose to not add a dining room light fixture so the new home owner could place it exactly where they wanted it. Great idea but it did leave some confusion. The dining space is small but appears so much smaller when it is vacant. The living area is also small making it … (19 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Master Bedrooms are Important Square Footage - Treat them as Such!
- 09/08/10 01:22 AM
Master Bedrooms are extremely important square footage and should be treated as valuable property! In my opinion if someone has narrowed it down to two homes to buy the deciding factor will be the Kitchen and Master Bedroom. Everyone knows "kitchens sell homes". I don't disagree. But, I think the Master Bedroom is a close second and so many sellers ignore that room. Check out this difference:
Which speaks of a Master … (16 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Who can Resist Before and After Pictures? A Vacant Home Staging, Minneapolis, MN
- 08/30/10 07:59 AM
Don't you love before and after pictures? I do. That must be why I watch so my HGTV and am a Designer and Home Stager. I got the prevledge to stage this vacant home a few days ago that is an incredible house. It is only a few blocks from Lake Nokomis and has so many upgrades. The full potential of the home was being missed when it was vacant. Although good bones, there were a few spots that could leave a buyer bored. The buyer was originally greeted by a dark living room. No overheads lights and the blinds were shut so it … (24 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Vacant Home Staging in Minneapolis, MN
- 08/24/10 12:27 AM
A couple days ago I got the opportunity to do a Vacant Home Staging at this great home in South Minneapolis, MN. A wonderful older two story with tons of charm and character. Rooms With Style has it's own warehouse of furniture and accessories. We pick out each furniture piece down to the smallest accessory specifically for your home to suit the style, size of room as well as the targeted buyer. No two homes are the same and your staging shouldn't be either. Living Room Before and After:
A tired and worn out entry may not set the tone of who your target market is for the area which is young professionals. The first impression is important so this may attract more tenants to your property:
Here are more before and after pictures of the apartment entryway … (19 comments)
home stager in minneapolis mn: Vacant Home Staging in Edina, MN
- 08/02/10 06:33 AM
Last week I had the pleasure to stage this Vacant Condo in Edina, MN. The investor contacted me the previous week to submit a bid and within a few days we had a signed contract. The investor had put in new carpet, counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and lighting and now all it needed was some pizazz. Home Staging provides the wow factor needed to take it from good to great. This previously beautiful but beige home is now beautiful and bold. Don't let your listing be forgotten. Have them professionally staged so the buyer will not only remember it but … (24 comments)
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Better Homes & Gardens did a Home Buyer Study to see what millennials are looking for in their first home. The 'next-gen' buyers may give you some insight on what to do to assist in the sale of your home.
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