Are Accessories Only Enough?

Tanya, of course accessories are often enough.  I've staged a few homes that couldn't or wouldn't spring for full staging, so I did kitchens and baths.  It works!  Great job by the way.

Great job Tanya,

, people have less money to work with in this market- they think they are losing money on their homes and don't realize that maybe if they stage it- people will envision themselves living there and see their furniture in the space.

Great job- it worked, we have to be willing to stage with less when asked.

Kathy Dyer

Tanya this looks great!  I love it when you blog

Hi Tanya-

A client had signed a full staging agreement for a vacant, but wanted me to stage the kitchen and baths on Friday, then finish the other accessories when the furniture delivery came on Monday. This vacant had no offers during the month that it had been on the market.

This client had a contract on Sunday, before the furniture came! Luckily my staging agreement requires a deposit before beginning any staging, non-refundable if staging is cancelled within 3 days of scheduled staging. I do believe the accessories helped it sell.

Kathy

Tanya, Sometimes a little goes a long long way, and in this case it sure did. What a difference. Your "little touches" did the trick...great job.

The work you did accomplishes the feeling we strive for. Welcoming, a space that makes us want to stay. Good job and congratulations on your sale!

Well you accomplished what stagers are suppose to, that warm, welcoming feeling and the master bath certainly has that

Phyllis Pafumi

Tanya, as my Home Staging wife Linda would say, "Will the work I'm asked to do, move the property into a more marketable position?"  The answer always has to be yes or the client is simply wasting their money.  In Indianapolis a $875,000 home is quite large, 6,500+ sq ft.  Typically buyers here in Indy, in that price range expect quality as well as the right quantity of furnishings.  Accessory only in our market would for the most part be of little value in a home of this stature.  It can be difficult at times but on occasion we just have to say No.  Check out this Blog that Linda wrote on this very subject.  http://activerain.com/blogsview/291084/Folding-Up-My-Umbrella .

Tanya,

As they used to say in the old Brillcreme jingles 'a little dab will do it.' I know, I'm really dating myself, but your little touches seemed to work just fine.

Your accessories really warmed up the house!  Some clients don't want the whole package (for whatever reasons).  It is good that you are flexible to work with homeowners to suit their desires.  A happy client may generate new business!

Hi Tanya - I do believe it makes a diff!  I had almost the exact same experience...I did an accessories only staging on a vacant which had been on the mkt for just over 1 yr, and it sold in 2 months after staging!  I still believe furniture is better, and will most likely bring in a higher offer, but it sure beats doing nothing!  Thx for sharing!

Susan

Tanya ~ If the budget is tight, then adding accessories is an excellent way to warm up the space.  A vacant home just isn't appealing!  Your touches here were perfect and made a big difference.

Great work Tanya!  You can have the furniture.....yet it all ties together with the addition of accessories!!  Just enough!  Lovely!  Regards-Kathleen G

Gina- I held a drawing at a real estate office for $75 off a consultation. And who won? My ex!!! So, I offered to take $75 off a staging instead. It took me two hours to stage, and I charged $100 for rental of my inventory. My ex wanted me to pass the discount on to them, so it came to less than $250. I don't like to re-use welcome mats, so it stayed with the house when it was sold!

Tayna,

Every little bit helps and when it's well chosen and artfully placed like this it helps a lot!

You did a wonderful job and really maximized the little budget you had to work with.  This really shows what a visual impact just a few accessories can make.  Thank you for sharing!

Tanya, this is a beautiful home, and you created "emotional connection points" with your accessories.  Also, having 29 pictures posted on the MLS is pretty impressive.  Sounds like an aggressive agent!  Congrats!