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9 Months Later ... it's a Staging!

By Pamela Smith

Home Stager with Ventura County Home Staging

March 13, 2011 08:47 AM

No, it's not a boy or a girl, it's ... a staged home! A custom home that I evaluated to stage way back on June 1^st of 2010 lingered on the market for nine months. The owner/builder wouldn't budge; he thought the house should sell on the merits of the finishes, location, quality of worksmanship, etc. The realtor/investor was much more understanding of the reality, but couldn't get the owner on board. So, you win some, you lose some, right?!

Fast forward to Tuesday, February 22nd. The email came from the realtor: "I think that we will stage the home in Camarillo ourselves. The seller does not feel that he can afford to stage it. I do not feel that we can afford not to." By Thursday, February 24^th I had a contract in hand, and furniture ordered. Saturday the 26^th I staged the property.

From start to finish, this job took an entire 9 months ... 39 weeks ... 273 days. Here are a few pictures of the finished product. And just like any proud mama, I think my "baby" is the cutest on the block!

Here's the Great Room

Great Room

The Dining Room

Dining Room

The Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

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Alan Gross

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD

Loan Consultant

Congratulations - I hope owner/builder is happy.

Mar 13, 2011 09:47 AM

Pamela Smith

Ventura County Home Staging - Thousand Oaks, CA

Hello Alan,

Thanks for the congrats. Owner/builder still not a happy father but realtor (my client) is ecstatic! He had a broker's open on Friday with lots of positive feedback.

Mar 13, 2011 10:08 AM

Julia Maher

Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT

Connecticut Home Stager

Hi Pamela - love the twiggy headboard with the floral bedding. Great looks in all rooms. Hope it sells quickly! Julie

Mar 13, 2011 10:34 AM

Hi Julia,

Thanks! The twiggy headboard is from Cort Furniture, called Samson! First time I've used it and it won't be the last!!

Mar 13, 2011 11:15 AM

Michelle Finnamore

Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON

Preparing your property for sale

Hi Pamela, love the great room and the GREAT RESULTS!!!

Mar 13, 2011 11:36 AM

Janet Jones

Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI

Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Pamela--All the rooms look fantastic. I hope you get a quick sell and then a convert in that owner/builder.

Mar 13, 2011 11:53 AM

Michelle - Thank you so much for the kudos.

Janet - From your lips ... I am just optimistic enough to think the owner will come around! :-) I'll let you know the results.

Mar 13, 2011 12:21 PM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Pamela ~ That reluctant builder is likely to become a big fan of yours! The house looks wonderful now and ready for buyers to fall in love, now that it's staged. Best wishes for a quick sale!

Mar 13, 2011 05:19 PM

Sally Weatherley

EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Pamela - Love the warmth you've created with the rust colours. That's really the key - to bring warmth into an otherwise cold, vacant home. You've done an outstanding job. I suspect the Realtor®/Builder will get quick results now - keep us posted...

Mar 14, 2011 04:27 AM

Elizabeth DeMarco

First Impressions by Elizabeth - Lansdale, PA

Gorgeous and best of luck to you!

Mar 14, 2011 05:30 AM

Maureen - My fingers are definitely crossed. I'll keep you posted.

Sally - The rust colors really do complement the paint colors in the house. And since I wanted to use red in the dining room the rusty tones in the family room transitioned nicely!

Elizabeth - Thanks so much!!

Mar 14, 2011 10:25 AM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Hi Pam, sorry that I'm late for your first AR blog post but glad I found it. You must have posted it while we were away and I was disconnected in Ireland.

The house is BEAUTIFULLY staged, of course! Any news on it since you first posted this???

XXX Ginger

Apr 24, 2011 10:27 AM

Pam...go here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/2261384/thank-you-to-my-instructor-please-welcome-her-to-ar-

(: Ginger

Apr 25, 2011 12:32 PM

Ana Hitzel

AccentPositives Home Staging - Corona, CA

Professional Home Stager Inland Empire

Pam, you did a great job, love the bedroom. I am sure your client is pleased.

Ana

Apr 28, 2011 11:51 AM

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