home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Heaven On Earth - Home Staging Minneapolis MN
- 09/20/14 02:07 AM
In my last blog I wrote about the 'Stairway to Heaven' which was all about the renovation of a very, very old upstairs Master Bedroom Retreat. You may be wondering what happened on the main level.
Well....Heaven was brought to earth on the main level too!
Living Room Before:
Dining Room Before:
And how about this Kitchen Before??? Nice paint color don't you think. And how about all that counter space:
Family Bathroom Before:
So, with some vision and Home Staging, here is what it became:
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: What If You Can't Afford to Update Your Home to Sell? Home Stager Minneapolis
- 06/21/12 09:38 PM
What If You Can't Afford to Update Your Home to Sell?
Realtor's and Home Stagers alike will tell you to update your home whenever possible, especially in the key areas like the kitchen and bathrooms.
But what if you just can't do it?
My recent client lived in her home 45 years and had done nothing to it. She had moved to a Senior Living Complex and needed to sell her home but had very limited resources to do any updates.
So what should you do??
First, bring in a professional Home Stager and an Experienced Realtor to help you determine what … (21 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: I GOT Another One! Home Staging Consultation Minneapolis MN
- 02/04/12 09:08 AM
Yesterday I posted about an email I had received regarding a Home Staging Consultation where the subject line was : "Your Expertise Helped Us Get an Offer In Five Days After Listing!" Well, I got up this morning and found this in my email:
"Hello Shar,
Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for helping us with staging our townhome a couple months back. After 6 weeks of de-cluttering, moving, cleaning, shopping, and rearranging, we put our home up for sale last Saturday. Our Open House was on Sunday, we had 8 showings by Thursday and 2 offers on Thursday night. … (20 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: I Was Asked to "Polish a Turd". Well, It's Something New to Add to My Resume!
- 10/14/11 12:23 AM
Excuse my language but one of the first things the investor said when he called me was, "I am trying to polish a turd".
Well, okay. I can't say I had ever done that before but I was up for the challenge!
Home Staging was new to this investor but he felt he needed some help on this vacant investment property in Minneapolis, MN. He was thrilled with the home staging results but even more thrilled when he received an offer a week later.
This home was in the process of being condemned by petitions from the neighbors. Yes, it was that bad. … (37 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: I LOVE Getting Emails Like This! - Home Staging in Burnsville, MN
- 10/04/11 10:26 PM
I LOVE Getting Emails Like This! - Home Staging in Burnsville, MN
"Dear Shar:
Here is a very belated thank you for your assistance with staging our house back in February. I was dubious when our real estate agent suggested staging. I was worried it would add more stress to an already stressful situation but just the opposite was true. It was so reassuring to get a professional opinion and it was amazing the difference small changes in our own furniture arrangement and accessories made in the appearance of our home.
You were so upbeat and supportive - even answering panicky … (20 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Diary of A Home Stager - Home Staging in New Brighton, MN
- 09/28/11 01:08 AM
Diary of a Home Stager - Home Staging in New Brighton, MN
Day 1: Receive email for a vacant staging job. Home has been on the market 191 Days. Complete bid and email it.
Day 2: Receive email accepting bid, email contract. Receive contract and payment, book truck and movers.
Day 3: Pack for job.
Day 4: Stage the home.
Day 10: Six Days after Staging - Receive an offer.
Day 12: Offer is final.
Let's take a look at the Buyer's Thoughts "Before" and How Home Staging may have helped.
"First room.....kind of boring, nothing special. I hope it gets better".
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Do You Think It Would Be Fun to Stage a Home on the National Registry of Historical Places? Home Staging, St. Paul, MN
- 09/07/11 12:33 AM
Do You Think It Would Be Fun to Stage a Home on the National Registry of Historical Places?
Home Staging, St. Paul, MN
That is kind of a stupid question isn't it? Of course it would be fun to stage a historic home on the National Registry!! And I was privileged enough to be able to do it.
Check out this 1878 Mansion on Summit Ave in St. Paul, MN with 7100 finished square feet, six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It is the Historic McKey House situated next to the stunning St. Paul Catherdral and the famous James J. Hill Mansion.
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Would You Rather Sell a Beige Home or a Purple and Orange Home? Staging a Home Minneapolis MN
- 07/28/11 01:14 AM
Would You Rather Sell a Beige Home or a Purple and Orange Home?
Staging a Home Minneapolis, MN
That sounds like a trick question doesn't it? Home Staging is all about appealing to the masses so everyone can love the home. If the buyer likes traditional they can love the home; if they like modern they can love the home.
Home Stagers around the globe stress neutral, neutral, neutral. But really?? Does neutral mean Boring? Beige?
It Depends......Ha, hate that answer!
Pictures speak a thousand words. Keep in mind buyers only have 'pictures' when they walk into a home which are the … (26 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Part 5 of a 4 Part Series :)
- 07/13/11 01:55 AM
Yes....That's What I Said. This is Part 5 in my 4 Part Series on "Home Staging is More Than De-Cluttering and Moving Furniture".
So don't tell me I can't count, I know, I know!
I first told you that this would be a four part series featuring one home and suggestions I made in each room. I wasn't going to include the bedroom as....ah, boring. I wasn't going to include the kitchen because that had been a separate post.
But then I thought, why not highlight the Master Bedroom even if the suggestion was basic; and why not show the kitchen again … (31 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Home Staging Is Much More Than De-Cluttering and Moving Furniture - Part 4: Staging A Home, MN
- 07/07/11 02:38 AM
Home Staging Is Much More Than De-Cluttering and Moving Furniture - Part 4
Staging A Home - Minneapolis, MN
This Four Part Series takes place in one home and I am highlighting the suggestions I made to the client in various rooms.
Part 4: The Porch
This porch was an addition; built around the original stucco exterior of the home. It looks out onto a stunning landscaped yard. Let's take a look.
ERRrrrrrrrkkkkkkkkk......hold on! Is it the porch???
Let's check again......maybe we took a wrong turn.
Nope I think it's the porch but it sure is looking like … (27 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Home Staging Is So Much More Than De-Cluttering and Moving Furniture - Part 2 - Home Staging Minneapolis, MN
- 06/30/11 02:42 AM
Home Staging Isn't Just About De-Cluttering and Moving Furniture Around - Part 2
Home Staging Minneapolis, MN
If you saw my Part 1 of this series you will remember that I am showing pictures of one home and suggestions I made in each room.
Part 1 showed the Family Room and now lets take a look at the Living Room.
It was the first room you saw inside the front door. Yes the client was moving but they never really used this room so it was empty and neglected.
The focal point of the room is the fireplace and it isn't … (27 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Home Staging is so Much More Than De-Cluttering and Moving Furniture - Part 1 - Home Staging Minneapolis, MN
- 06/27/11 09:13 AM
Home Staging is So Much More Than De-Cluttering and Moving Furniture - Part 1
Home Staging Minneapolis, MN
Yes, Home Staging is about de-cluttering, yes it is about moving furniture for the best traffic flow and focal point. But it is so much more.
In this Four Part Series I will show one home with suggestions made to each room.
This room is the Family Room. The paint was the main issue. Although blue is an 'in' color right now, it depends on the shade and hue of blue and the room it is used in.
This blue wasn't doing much for the room, … (27 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: What Does Your Place of Business Say About You? Home Staging / Redesign in Minneapolis, MN
- 06/24/11 01:52 AM
What Does Your Place of Business Say About You?
Home Staging / Redesign in Minneapolis, MN.
It doesn't matter where it is, first impressions are always important. Yes, in homes. But what about places of business?
I believe a first impression in your office is extremely important. It tells everyone who you are. It tells clients, employees, and even vendors.
What is greeting people when they walk into your place of business?
Is the place for them to sit and wait something like this? Forcing them to sit close to someone they don't know? Leaving them to wonder if your ideas are as outdated … (25 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: The Fabric that Proved Candice Should Hire Me - Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN
- 06/22/11 02:11 AM
The Fabric that Proved Candice Should Hire Me - Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN.
Last month I did a post entitled: "There is No Doubt In My Mind That Candice Should Hire Me".
As many of you know Candice Olson is my favorite designer and I love her new show "Candice Tells All". She explains her inspiration piece behind each design project and shows the mistakes and mishaps as well as the good.
As my post described, on one particular show she was designing her Mom's porch and the fabric she selected was the fabric I had already purchased to … (24 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: Is It Ever Okay to Paint a Room Stark White? Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, MN
- 06/20/11 02:27 AM
Is It Ever Okay to Paint a Room Stark White?
Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, MN
You know us home stagers, one of our motto's is "Neutral Does Not Mean White".
We are always telling our clients: "Paint the room a warm color, it's okay to go a little darker, don't worry."
So, I ask again, is it ever okay to Paint a Room Stark White?
"Maybe".
Ha, Don't You Love That Answer.
But seriously, rooms can be all white, soft ivory, etc. It is all in how they are finished off and their purpose. When I say white I … (24 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: "We Got an Offer Within 8 Hours for Full Price".......What??? Home Staging in Minneapolis, MN
- 06/06/11 02:23 AM
"We Got an Offer Within 8 Hours for Full Price". Home Staging in Minneapolis, MN.
What??
That was my reaction when I received this email from a Realtor yesterday. He was letting me know a house I had just staged a few days earlier had already sold.
I hadn't even downloaded my pictures yet!!!
Woo Hoo!!
This house had great charm. Built in the early 1900s.
However there were no updates and the back portion of the home had been added on in the 1970s and it was still in original mode. Hunter green carpet in the Master Bedroom and Lovely … (33 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: 1907 Was a Very Good Year - Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis MN
- 05/24/11 03:39 AM
1907 Was A Very Good Year - Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis and St. Paul are filled with older homes, homes with character and charm. I recently staged this 1907 home in Minneapolis.
Before staging is was tough to see how the alcove inside the entry could be used.
After staging the buyer can see the warmth of the entry for all who enter.
Before staging the ackward 'L' Shaped living room was a head scratcher.
After staging not only can you see how cozy it can be, but now you actually see the … (33 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: This Ain't Your Mother's 1950's Rambler! Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, MN
- 05/20/11 12:59 AM
This Ain't Your Mother's 1950's Rambler! Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, MN
I got the opportunity to work with a contractor who bought this 1950s Rambler in it's original condition and totally updated it for today's buyer.
Do you remember the Rambler's from the 50's. Small chopped up rooms? This developer took down walls, opened up the room, opened the staircase, and put in 21st Century Upgrades.
First of all check out this back-splash!
The biggest positive feedback the investor received was how open the home was.
So, staging this vacant home meant keeping the openness but defining the space … (24 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 4
- 05/18/11 01:41 AM
The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 4What are the most common mistakes people make in their homes? As a Home Stager and Designer I see them over and over and they are quick and easy to fix.
Check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this series to see the first of the four mistakes I feel are the most common mistakes I see when I walk in to people's homes.
The fourth and last in the series is:
Artwork Hung too HighI see this all the time. Artwork most typically should be hung … (36 comments)
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home stager in minneapolis st paul mn: The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 3
- 05/16/11 01:34 AM
The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 3I see many mistakes that people make in their homes when I go in to assist them in Staging their home for sale or on a Redesign visit. It seems as though there are four "common" mistakes that I see over and over. In each of Part 1 and Part 2 of the series I listed one of these common mistakes and the third mistake I see a lot is: The absence of a coffee table.A coffee table grounds the room and pulls it together. It provides the … (39 comments)
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