realestate: Accessories Make The Room!
- 07/28/07 06:05 AM
Here is an occupied staging job I recently did where the homeowner had no accessories. The challenge was using the existing furniture and working with white walls to create drama and impact. By changing the furniture layout and bringing in rental artwork and accessories we were able to create space that was more inviting to potential home buyers.
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realestate: From Drab to Fab
- 05/02/07 02:03 PM
Here is an example where a small investment in staging accessories netted a big impact. By adding a smaller scale table in a dark color that blended with the other furnishings and by removing two chairs more space was created. We moved the china cabinet, rearranged the existing picture and mirror and added three plants, wall sconces, new seat cushions and a co-ordinating runner. Before the space lacked warmth and personality but after staging it is now visually pleasing with the extra space and punches of color.
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realestate: Tips for Making Your Home Stand Out from the Crowd
- 04/05/07 12:56 AM
Gone are the days when homes sold quickly for more than the asking price, where homes had multiple offers and homeowners had to do little. Selling a home in today's sluggish market takes work. Buyers take 15 seconds or less to form an impression about your home. To sell in a timely manner and for a good price, today's home needs to be move-in ready and have that "special something." First impressions count and not making a good one can cost you the selling of your home. Investing a few hundred dollars can mean thousands more on your sale price. To make … (2 comments)
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