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You Be the Judge - Before and After Photos

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Real Estate Agent with ERA Herman Group Real Estate

You Be The Judge - Before and After Photos

This vacant home is for sale. It's my listing...I tried to stage it. But, I know I'm not good at it. So, I hired a professional. You won't have any trouble telling the difference between the two!

Great Room Great Room Staged

Front Room Front Room Staged

Looking now at my attempts to "stage" the house, it's comical! What a great job "my" stager did. Would you like to know who did this staging? Click Here. And in case you're interested in knowing more about this great 2-story Woodmoor neighborhood, Monument, CO, home...click here.

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Marianne Snygg, GRI, ABR, ASP
Broker Associate
ERA Herman Group Real Estate

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Colorado Springs and Monument Real Estate

Comments (15)

Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Marianne~A good and experienced stager can make a world of difference and help get a home sold quickly and for more money!

Nov 08, 2009 11:20 AM
Lewis Beynon
CENTURY 21 Triangle Group - Raleigh, NC
Triangle Real Estate 411

I have a listing that I threw a couple bunk beds in.  No sheets, no comforter, just a matress.  Maybe I should hire one too???

Nov 08, 2009 11:20 AM
Allison Ables
Allison Ables Real Estate - Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Realtor

lol on the comment above mine. it is amazing how minor changes make a major difference!

Nov 08, 2009 11:22 AM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

These are pleasant areas to have conversation areas as your stager set up. Great job on deciding to go ahead with professional staging.

Nov 08, 2009 11:27 AM
Joe Brant
Keller Williams Realty - Oriental, NC
ABR, GRI, ePRO

This time of year, can't you just imagine sitting in the chair by the woodstove with your feet propped up catching the warmth?  Or perhaps sitting in the chair by the window with a good book?

Proper staging makes all the difference in the world.

Nov 08, 2009 11:40 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

The difference is obvious! It's worth the money to pay a professional, that's for sure!

Nov 08, 2009 03:10 PM
Cynthia Bartch
Granville, OH

Hi Marianne, Cheryl did a fabulous job! It's the little thing that have a big impact!

Nov 08, 2009 11:01 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Marianne the difference is dramatic, yes staging can surely make a home more salable.

Nov 08, 2009 11:19 PM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Yep. Big difference, LOL Cheryl did an awesome job on this! Looks wonderful!

Debi

Nov 09, 2009 02:47 AM
Marianne Snygg
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO
ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

Thank you everyone for stopping by and leaving great comments!

Vickie: From your post to the Buyer's ears! Thanks!

Lewis: You're too funny. Are you storing the bunk beds? Or staging the home?

Alison: I know! How funny he is.

Vickie: Due to associated upfront costs, I was hesitant, however, I knew that Cheryl could make it look so much better! Glad I went with her, too.

Joe: It looks so warm and cozy that I was tempted to buy it myself! LOL

Richard: I already said I was lousy at staging, are you trying to make me feel even worse??? LOL Just kidding.

Cynthia: She did do an excellent job, didn't she.

Jennifer: One little thing I didn't mention, is that the interior was painted between my staging and Cheryl's. They used a warm yellow paint. Made a big difference, too.

Nov 09, 2009 02:57 AM
Marianne Snygg
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO
ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

Debi: Thank you so much for stopping by! I agree, she's fantastic!

Nov 09, 2009 03:25 AM
c m
Colorado Springs, CO

Thanks for the heads up, to check out your post, Marianne, I have been consumed with other stuff and not on AR lately!  Also, thanks for the "plug"! =o) Your house came out really cute, and remember, we used lots of YOUR things! The beauty of staging...making your things look new to you! Now, on to a successful open house, and SALE!

Nov 09, 2009 03:58 AM
Marianne Snygg
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO
ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

I really hope so, Cheryl! Thanks for being there today.

Nov 10, 2009 06:29 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Marianne, I didn't click on the link, I guess it was our friend Cheryl - and it is a great job.  Good luck with the sale and good job hiring a professional!

Nov 17, 2009 12:52 PM
Marianne Snygg
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO
ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

So, right you are, Mary! She does really good stuff. I just sent another client to her, today.

Nov 20, 2009 07:46 AM

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