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My wound healed VERY quickly! UPDATE

By Ginger Foust

Home Stager with Certified Staging Professional

April 19, 2009 03:56 PM

If you read my blog post from this a.m. Shot Myself in the Foot but that's OK, here is an update. Within a few minutes of posting that blog I got a call from the agent. Stage it NOW was his plea because he'd decided to have an Open House this week. Prior to the painting and new carpet he just wanted to DUMP this place.

He and his wife had decided that they would pay for my staging, with a very tight budget of course. He already knew that I was leaving town for a month, tomorrow, so I had to scramble. I told him that I needed his help to get this done and his entire family turned up. They moved my items from storage, helped me unload and do a bit of setting up at the house. The key here was that everything had to get there in ONE trip because there just wasn't time for more. (I still have to pack my bags for being gone for a month.)

Here are a couple before and afters:

before photo by Dream Interior Redesign and Home Staging Bass Lake

photo by Dream Interior Redesign and Home Staging Bass Lake CA

after livingroom by Dream Interior Redesign and Home Staging Bass Lake CA

dinette photo by Dream Interior Redesign and Home Staging Bass Lake CA

dinette after dream interior redesign and home staging bass lake ca

I literally threw things into our vehicles because I had no time for planning. Would I change some things? You betcha, but there was no time for more. I've never before done such a RUSH job but we're all pleased with the results and I think that he might just sell this home this week. Some of the issues with this house are still there but all-in-all it's SO-O much better!

Oh and BTW, the other part of my deal with this Realtor is that if it does sell quickly, he has to destaged......I think it's a WIN-WIN for both of us.

YES, even the low-end listings SHOULD be staged!

This is a 1986 manufactured home in a 55+ park in Bass Lake, California. The listing agents are John and Cathy Bortz with C-21 Ditton, Oakhurst CA. The house is listed for $109,000. Please call John or Cathy for more information. 559-676-3913 AND tell them Ginger sent you.

Dream Interior Redesign & Staging by Ginger Foust is a full service professional staging and redesign company serving the California foothill and mountain communities of Oakhurst, North Fork, Coarsegold, Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Wawona and Mariposa. Click here to see a short slideshow with examples of our staging work. Also, visit our website at www.dreamredesigns.com or www.oakhurststaging.com for more information or call 559-877-2442.

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C. Bartch

Newark, OH

Ginger, I'm real happy for you and I can't believe you pull it together so fast my friend! Packing for a month??? I'd would take me a good solid week for that project alone ;)

Apr 20, 2009 12:34 AM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Fredy, thanks. I think I've been called that previously...it's just what I do. Step-up when it's needed. Thanks for commenting.

Richard, some of my staging friends here on AR smiled at your comment because I am in Hawaii. Private e-mail coming your way. Mahalo for stopping by.

Cindy, thank you. You do what you need to do and I'm glad that it's done. Fortunately I really only need to pack for a week because after I'm in So. Cal for a week for family, I'm headed to Hawaii again and everything is already there except the daily essentials. Thanks for coming back and taking a look.

Apr 20, 2009 02:49 AM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Ginger ~ I think you pulled off a miracle! Getting the agent to realize that staging is necessary, and then his decision to pay for it AND to provide labor for moving your inventory was brilliant! I love stories like this and no doubt this is what will sell this home. Good luck and keep us posted -- and have a good trip too.

Apr 20, 2009 03:31 AM

Michele Hess

Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL

Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Sounds like a whirlwind Ginger with Great results. You deserve a month in Hawaii! Enjoy!! :)

Apr 20, 2009 06:18 AM

Karen Dembsky

Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA

Atlanta Home Staging

Congrats, Ginger. You excelled -- no surprise to me!

Apr 20, 2009 12:55 PM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Maureen, I don't know about a miracle but it took some quick thinking to come up with how to get it done. I spoke with him today and after he sat on the house for a couple of hours he got a new listing and a couple of referrals for me. No sale but it needs some time. Thanks for stopping back by again.

Apr 20, 2009 02:31 PM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Michele yes after a week in So. Cal it's off to Hawaii again. Couldn't figure out how you knew, then I realized my comment to Richard above was a tip off. Thanks for the comment and compliment.

Karen, did the best I could within that time frame. If I were home I would probably tweak a few things BUT it has to be good enough for now. Thank you!

Apr 20, 2009 02:34 PM

Susan Peters

Dove Realty Inc. - Seattle, WA

The Better it Looks the Better it Sells

Your right Ginger. Unless it's a tear down it needs to be staged. Good job!

Apr 20, 2009 06:04 PM

Chrissie Sutherland

Ready Set Stage - Greensboro, NC

Girl, you are the bomb. Great job. I'm sure they were very happy.

Apr 21, 2009 12:12 AM

Anne West

Coldwell Banker - Chicago, IL

Your Guide to Real Estate on Chicago's North Shore

Looks great...he owes you BIG TIME!

Apr 21, 2009 12:59 AM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Susan, I've only seen a couple of houses where I turned down the staged due to the condition. This home SHOULD sell quickly now. Thanks.

Apr 21, 2009 01:27 AM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Chrissie, it certainly doesn't compare with some of the great projects that you do BUT I was happy to have the job and get it done. Thanks for stopping by.

Apr 21, 2009 01:29 AM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Anne, thank you. I really enjoy working with this couple and I know that they will reciprocate.

Apr 21, 2009 01:30 AM

Tessa Skeens

Hampton ReDesign, Home Staging and Redesign - Grand Junction, CO

Staging For Realtors, Builders & Investors

Ginger - Glad to hear it all worked out.

Isn't it funny how invested you can get in some properties? I think this one was just crying out for your help and even though the process was a long one I'm glad for you that you were able to see it through. Hope you have a great trip!

Apr 21, 2009 02:26 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You did a great job! I worked today on an "estate" listing...no money, at all. The realtor hired me to help her "do whatever we can" to improve the appearance. It was like walking into a time warp...the most dated house I've ever been in. We used what was there, I didn't bring in anything. I didn't take any photos, I kind of wish now I had. It is amazing what you can do with a little creativity and a dumpster in the driveway! Enjoy your time in paradise!

Apr 21, 2009 12:03 PM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Tessa, it's still slightly weeping but the tears of agony are past. Painting alone worked wonders on all of the paneled wallpaper. Thanks so much for stopping and commenting.

Sharon, those are toughies for sure. Like you I often don't take photos in those circumstances and later wish I had. Thanks for you comments and for sharing your experience.

Apr 21, 2009 12:14 PM

Kathleen Lordbock

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Off to Hawaii -poor Ginger - great rush job!!

Apr 21, 2009 04:22 PM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Aloha Kathleen...I know. I am spending one week prior in So. Cal helping my ailing brother and painting my mom's house so there is SOME work involved. Plus I'm thinking about do a bit more painting in paradise too. Mahalo to you.

Apr 21, 2009 04:34 PM

Sheila Kennedy

J29 Project - Rochester, NY

Ginger - what a saga! I love the drama and the results! You did a fabulous job and I can't wait to hear how your trip went and if the house sold. The transformation is wonderful! Hope you loved Hawaii - I would love to go back there! We lived there for three years - it truly was paradise! I'll be anxiously waiting for the update! Aloha!!!

May 10, 2009 11:27 AM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Jobs like this one does keep it interesting and right now I'm wishing that I had realtors as staging partners in "paradise". As you said about yourself" I need to be busy and I'm not. I know I know, poor me but I like working at my passion. Mahalo for stopping by and commenting.

May 10, 2009 02:50 PM