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The Day, That I Was The Luckiest One In Seattle

By Shirin Sarikhani

Home Stager with Seattle Staged To Sell www.seattlestagedtosell.com

February 05, 2010 09:32 AM

After living in Seattle for ten years, the views of Mt Rainier and Puget Sound still take my breath away. They're simply majestic.

Last Saturday, I staged a 1925 home in Queen Anne, one of the most beautiful and prestigious neighborhoods in Seattle. One is lucky by just living in Queen Anne. Even luckier, if his/her home has the views of the Sound and Mt. Rainier. However, the luckiest person lives in a home that has the views of the Space Needle and downtown skyline in addition.

The big windows of this Queen Anne home showcased these views from every room and the garden. It reminded me over and over, what a beautiful city Seattle really is. I could see that the look of the Bay and Puget Sound would change as the day passed by. I didn't want the sun to set, but I'm glad that it did. Otherwise, I would've missed the beautiful sunset from the master bedroom. Just when I thought that it wouldn’t get better than this, I realized the best was kept for last. The evening view of Seattle skyline with the Space Needle right in the middle of it was just electrifying. Imaging starting and ending every day like this.

For one day, my crew and I were among the luckiest ones and maybe this is why, it took much longer to stage this home. None of us wanted to leave!

http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2099289

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Guy Thomas

WR Starkey Mortgage - Colorado Springs, CO

I imagine that staging homes in this neighborhood is quite a thrill. Something a little different for a change. It sounds like teh views are quite spectcular.

Feb 05, 2010 09:27 AM

Shirin Sarikhani

Seattle Staged To Sell www.seattlestagedtosell.com - Seattle, WA

RESA-Pro

Hi Guy and thanks for stopping by. OMG, the views were beautiful. Did you have a chance to see the virtual tour? As a home stager, I fall in love with all of my staged homes. This one was very special though.

Feb 05, 2010 11:24 AM

Birgit Anich

Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors, 203.807.4040 - Norwalk, CT

CT Home Stager Fairfield & New Haven County

WOOOOOWWWW - Shirin!! This IS a spectacular house with spectacular staging, with specatucular pictures and slide show, and specatcular view!!!! I can imagine that you enjoyed staging this house! Awesome job!!!

Feb 05, 2010 12:42 PM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

It sounds beautiful Shirin. I would love to visit Seattle some day. Perhaps in the not too distant future :)

Feb 05, 2010 03:46 PM

Kathy Burke

Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA

S.F. East Bay Home Staging

WOW that is some photo tour!!!!! The views look like something out of a movie!!! And the staging was PERFECT!!!! Loved soooo much about it!!!

Feb 06, 2010 01:54 AM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

What a gorgeous home, made even more spectacular with professional staging. I love the Queen Anne area and these views are to die for!

Feb 06, 2010 04:58 PM

SHARON CHARBONEAU

UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

How does one leave a home like that, especially with your design bringing out all the best details. It is so beautiful and your virtual tour enhance your staging job. WoW!!!

Feb 07, 2010 12:37 PM

Thanks for stopping by, all of you. Sorry for responding back to your comments so late. I was away in Vancouver, B.C. visiting my mom and I had no internet access!

Birgit - I really enjoy staging this home. The big windows and the view made the whole process fun for the whole team.

Melinda - You should come and visit Seattle. You're not that far from here. PLEASE call me, before you come. I would love to meet you and take you to some of my favorite places. We can also talk staging. How fun is that?!!!

Kathy - Thanks for you kind words. We're really lucky in the west coast. There is something amazing about having both the mountains and the sound views! SeattleResults.com team, my clients and the listing agents, put the slide show together. I am glad you liked it. :-D

Maureen - I agree! Professional staging will make all the homes look spectacular. I gave two staging options to the sellers and they made the right decision and went for the full staging option. Now, there is a flow throughout the house. Love Queen Anne too!

Sharon - Thanks. All of your kind comments means a lot to me. I really didn't want to leave this house. I can't wait to see, who is going to be the lucky buyer!

Feb 07, 2010 02:25 PM

Diana Young

Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Hi Shirin - I also love Queen Anne! When my husband and I were newly married we rented an apartment (less than 400 square feet) on Aloha with a great view of the city, just blocks from the Space Needle. Beautiful home and beautiful staging! Thanks for sharing this with us.

Feb 08, 2010 12:36 AM

Nancy Maurer

Whitehall Interiors & Home Staging LLC - Sparta, NJ

Home Stager - Serving No. NJ

Shirin -- what a magnificent home, made all that much better by your incredible staging!

Feb 08, 2010 02:35 AM

Diana - I have also staged tiny condos on Aloha, so I know exactly what you're talking about. It is a wonderful location, since you can walk to so many wonderful places.

Nancy - Thanks for stopping by. Do you also fall in love with all of the homes that you stage? I just love our trade.

Feb 08, 2010 01:15 PM

Deena Cottingham

GreenApple Staging & Images, Calgary Staging & Photography - Calgary, AB

Home Stager & Photographer

I love views of the ocean, too. It's so powerful and serene, all at the same time. Great job Shirin.

Feb 16, 2010 11:53 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Shirin! I hope you're doing well! I've missed seeing you around AR! I hope you're super busy!

All I can say about your staging job is WOW! If I were in that market, that would be my pick of homes--it won't last long, that's for sure! Every room looks amazing and the views are simply breathtaking. I would definitely work from home in a place like that.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend...

Mar 05, 2010 05:20 PM

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