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Lindsay Who? This Rehab worked for me!

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Sorry I couldn't resist! :)

But seriously, when you are rehabing a property for sale take the time and get it done correctly the first time around!

We've all heard, thought, or sold properties "as is" however is that really the correct way or are we just trying to pull a Lindsay?

I was lucky to help a smart RE Investor rehab this Murrieta, CA property that took 1 month to upgrade and SOLD the first month listed. :) How cool is that?

 

Here's a look of the Before & After's that took place to prepare this property for sale.

Murrieta Vacant Family Room and Kitchen   Murrieta Staged Family Room & Kitchen

Removal of popcorn ceiling, paint and home staging welcomes you home!

 

Murrieta Vacant Kitchen   Murrieta Vacant Kitchen Home Staging

In the kitchen a little paint, tile flooring and faux painted cabinets updated the space and gets you hungry for more!

 

Murrieta Vacant Home   Murrieta Vacant Home Staging

In the Office/2nd bedroom removal of the outdated oak built-in, updated carpet, paint and home staging enhanced this space!

 

Murrieta Vacant Master Bedroom   Murrieta Master Bedroom Home Staging

Ahhhh in the Master Bedroom new carpet, paint, tile flooring and home staging makes this property sleep in ready! :)

So what are you waiting for? You only have one time to make a great first impression!

What's in your Vacant Listing?

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Comments (34)

Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Janice,

The home looks so much better... love the colors on the walls and the white crisp baseboards.  Your staging really brought the home to life, love the flow from room to room.  The pillows you used in the living room look fabulous as well as the ceramic vases behind the sofa.  I just want to know where did you get those great trees with the tall bases?  They are wonderful.  Really awesome staging!

Oct 15, 2010 11:51 PM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Janice - Beautiful job!  

Congratulations. Your home staging is being featured in the group Staging Before and After Pictures.

Kathy

Oct 16, 2010 01:33 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Janice - I "flipped out" when I saw the beautiful, soft neutrals you chose throughout.  No wonder this house sold so quickly.  Your choice of furnishings and accessories makes the house so appealing.  Is that stenciling on those yellow kitchen walls in the "before" shot?  Oh dear.  You did a fab job.

Oct 16, 2010 03:10 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Michelle - Thanks! Yes, I LOVE working with Smart RE agents!:)  They aren't "wishy washy" they do get the job done while keeping the goal of SOLD insight!

Maureen - Thanks! I love to have fun with the titles without offending.  Hopefully Lo doesn't see this post :) 

Thanks re: the blue!  The outside of the house had a Cape Cod look which is not the norm in So Cal.  The investor was hoping I would give the property a beach theme look.  I warned against any "theme" type look since it could limit the Buyers.  So I thought blue would flow well and added some shells in the candle holder base to appease my client. :)  As for the kitchen cabinets, I have a very talented painter that I have used in several properties that has quite the touch.  Not sure how she does it but she does it well and within budget too :)

 

Oct 16, 2010 10:01 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Linda - Thanks! I use the wall colors in most of my Investors homes. The vases behind the sofa are actually metal with a nice shine (except for the small one which is wood).  The trees are from Stein-Mart.  It's hit or miss when they have them.  I love them too since they have small bases and don't take up too much space!  Always a plus when selling square footage....ever bit helps!

Kathy - Thank you so much!  I am honored!  :)

Sally - Thanks! LOL hope you didn't hurt yourself with the "flip"! Blue is a new color for me and I love to use it in smaller homes.  A nice light color.  :)  Yes...that is stenciling....remember when we all loved stenciling?? Oy!

Oct 16, 2010 10:07 AM
Tori Toth
Tori Toth, International - Howard Beach, NY
888.667.6643 NYC & Beyond, HSR, SAR, RESA, LIBOR

Loved the lindsay joke. I like the way the kitchen came out...and thank god you removed that green carpet.

Oct 16, 2010 02:44 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

I have seen so much faux painting lately! Ugh. The stenciling though is unique, ha. You did a beautiful job. I can see why it sold in the first month.

Oct 17, 2010 03:13 AM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

VERY catchy Blog headline!!  BIG payoff with the kitchen for not alot of $$$!!!!

Oct 17, 2010 11:47 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Janice - this is clean, crisp and beautiful! I especially love the bedroom!

Oct 18, 2010 03:34 PM
Birgit Anich
Birgit Anich Staging & Interiors, 203.807.4040 - Norwalk, CT
CT Home Stager Fairfield & New Haven County

Janice, I love the title of your post. Great transformation!!! The living room looked so small before, but with the furniture it looks actually much bigger.

Oct 20, 2010 02:41 PM
Sidney Kutchuk
Property Management & Sales at REALTY WORKS TEMECULA, CA 92590 (951) 217-6745 - Temecula, CA
Property Management & Sales Experts 951-217-6745

I had to read the blog title a couple of times and then the comments before I got it.

Guess I am not cool. O well. Nice job.

Oct 21, 2010 06:53 PM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Tori - Glad you liked the title and the home staging!

Shar - Thank you Girlfriend!

Kathy - Thanks! Yes, the kitchen transformation was BIG on a little budget! :)

 

Oct 22, 2010 04:56 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Kristine - Thanks so much! I loved the bedroom too! It was fun working with blues which really help fresh-in up a space!

Birgit - Thanks! Sometimes I like to be a little tricky! ;) I agree the livingroom really opened up after we added the inventory!  Totally helped to show Home Buyer's the space!

Sidney...Sidney....Sidney! Ha ha....you are way cooler then me if you didn't get the title!  It means you aren't caught up on the Hollywood Gossip World!  Now that's cool! :)

Oct 22, 2010 05:00 AM
Judy Colburn
ProStaged Homes - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Glendora, San Dimas Covina, Home Staging

Great suggestions and outcome on the design and staging Janice. I love your stages - outstanding!!!

Oct 22, 2010 05:57 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Judy - Thanks Girlfriend!  I was so happy to help this investor again! :)

Oct 22, 2010 12:49 PM
Lisa Roy
SPACELiFT HOME STAGING, Greater Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

Janice,  what satisfaction you must feel and the client must have been thrilled!  There is no doubt that the effort and $$ they spent will come back many times over.

Oct 25, 2010 03:29 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Lisa - I am so lucky and thankful to be able to help my clients!  The $$ spent is well worth the benefits for the investors. :)

Oct 25, 2010 05:58 AM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

Getting rid of the popcorn ceiling was huge in getting this property updated. You did a beautiful job.

Oct 26, 2010 12:24 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Diane - Thanks! I agree, popcorn belongs in movie theaters! One of the RE Investors told me they were planning on tackling the popcorn themselves! I suggested checking with a professional and they did and were happy with using a great pro company that knew how to get it done correctly!  Gotta love Professionals :)

Oct 26, 2010 03:43 PM
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