Here are some Home Staging Statistics you will love, just in time for Valentines Day!
In the most recent study of 634 homes (both vacant and occupied), done by the Real Estate Staging Association, they found that: Un-staged homes spent an average of 107 days on the market. After staging, these homes sold on average in 25 days. Homeowners had their home on the market an average of 132 days before calling a Home Stager. Homes that were staged prior to going on the market sold on average in 18 days. Homes that were staged first, spent 86% less time on market. … (5 comments)
That MLS photo is small yet it is capturing an entire room. What will the buyer see in that photo?
Will they see your things? Their eyes going to the tops of cabinets where they don't need to be.
Or will the buyer's eyes focus in on your beautiful granite?
Will their eyes bounce from nick-knack to nick-knack.....wondering what that thing in the corner is? Or wonder how they could … (52 comments)
home staging minneapolis: As I Sit In a Parade of Homes Model......
- 09/18/19 10:10 AM
I'm sitting in a Parade of Homes model, not as an agent to try sell it but just hanging out as my photographer takes photos of my staging work. As I sit here I have time to actually look around and take in things that I normally wouldn't see as I am flying around putting beds together and staging the home.
I got to thinking that people coming to view the Parade models are in the same way, not that they are staging and working but there is just so much to see! The beautiful decor, the exquisite architectural features, and … (7 comments)
home staging minneapolis: How High Should I Hang My Dining Room Light Fixture?
- 08/02/19 04:03 PM
Many times when I am in a client's home I notice a few things about the dining room. One of those things is the height that their light fixture is hung above the table. Most of the time it is too high. In the photo to the right I feel the light is too high but it also is too large for the table.
I think many times what happens is when people are moving in or out they clip the light fixture up so they won't hit their heads when the table is gone and then it never gets lowered again. … (7 comments)
home staging minneapolis: What Is LVT/LVP? You Will Want to Know!
- 11/06/18 09:43 AM
If you are building or remodeling a home, there is a chance that you may have come across these abbreviated letters. But many of my clients just starting the process get a blank look when I say "Have you considered LVT?"
LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile. When I mention the word vinyl I sometimes see a horrified look on my client's faces with flash backs to the large linoleum rolls of flooring from the 60s. That is NOT what I am talking about.
Many times LVT is used as a catch all for all vinyl flooring but there is a difference based … (2 comments)
home staging minneapolis: What Do You Think of Floating Shelves? Home Staging Minneapolis
- 03/27/17 06:13 AM
It seems as though it is either a love or hate response when I ask that question to my design clients. The #1 reason people tend to not like them is "My mess will be out in the open for everyone to see." Or...."I will have to keep them neat all the time and that will be too much work." I get that, I totally understand that response. I have seen some kitchens with all opening shelving and I think "where do they hide their mess?" as everyone has at least one junky area in a kitchen that needs to be hidden! But my … (9 comments)
home staging minneapolis: Is Your Fireplace a Good Focal Point? Home Staging Minneapolis
- 02/16/17 08:25 AM
Step back and look at your fireplace objectively. Is it dated? In rooms that have fireplaces, the fireplace is normally the focal point of the room so ask yourself "Is my fireplace a good focal point?" If your fireplace has dated brick paint it....please! I know it is scary. I know you may like it the way it is and if you aren't selling then great....keep the dated brick. But if you are selling, or if you want to update the look of your home, PAINT IT! It makes such a difference to the overall look of your fireplace and your room. … (29 comments)
home staging minneapolis: Farmhouse Chic Hits Suburban Minneapolis!
- 11/01/16 11:51 PM
The farmhouse style home is all the rage right now, made famous by Chip and Joanna on HGTV's show 'Fixer Upper'. I just had the opportunity to design a farmhouse style house from the blueprints up, and then stage it. What a fun experience and may I say I want this house! It has elements of rustic but with modern and chic mixed in. A warm and cozy home for sure. I want to share the photos with you so if you also are a huge fan of 'Fixer Upper' like I am, you may enjoy these.
This past summer I updated my kitchen and my last post "New Year. New Face" showed the before and after photos. I am so glad I did the kitchen! One of the things that was in the kitchen was a built-in desk.
This was something that was hot in the 90's and you saw it in all new construction homes. My home was built in 1999 thus the desk.
It looks great at first until you realize no … (26 comments)
home staging minneapolis: Inexpensive Curb Appeal Tips - Home Staging Minneapolis
- 08/06/15 03:31 AM
Yes it happens, buyers pull up in a driveway and don't even go inside. They don't like the looks of what they see. You want to make your buyer is excited to get out of the car! Most importantly, you don't want the buyer discounting the price before they even get in the door. There are inexpensive things you can do to make this happen. Likewise there are moderate priced and expensive things. Depending on where you are on the listing price spectrum you may need to layout some cash for the expensive items. But this post is focused on things you can do … (4 comments)
home staging minneapolis: Moderately Priced Curb Appeal Tips - Home Staging MN
- 08/06/15 03:29 AM
On my last post I gave a list of some Inexpensive Curb Appeal Tips. There are some improvements that you will need to make to your home, whether living or staying that will have huge impact and still be reasonable. 1) Replace Exterior Light Fixtures: If the fixtures are tarnished, faded or bright brass it is time to replace them. You may even consider increasing the size of the fixture. All too often I see very small tiny light fixtures on large homes. Make a statement!!
2) Replace or Update Shutters: I am needing to replace mine soon too! Over time they … (6 comments)
home staging minneapolis: Active Rain brings me business!
- 12/21/13 06:11 AM
Yes....a great way to end the year with a vacant home staging job directly from Active Rain. A Realtor in Minneapolis found me on Active Rain and emailed me through Active Rain asking me to take a look at his listing. A 2 bedroom condo in Minneapolis that had been on the market 4 months with only 8 showings, no second showings and not a single offer. I took a look at the online photos and it told me alot. It was vacant except for the dining room so it was underwhelming to get a prospective buyer to make an appointment … (9 comments)
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This blog will show great examples of home staging and redesign as well as inform you about great things in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN greater community. You'll get to know more about Rooms With Style, the type of home staging and redesign work we do, as well as get to know the owner, Shar Sitter, a little better.
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