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Does Staging an Atlanta Home Increase Chances of a Sale? - Pictures

By Chris Kiadii

Services for Real Estate Pros with Carpet Cleaning Marietta, Pet Odor Removal Marietta

December 15, 2012 01:08 AM

Staging an Atlanta Home to Sell - Before & After Pictures.

Chris Kiadii, Marietta Carpet Stain Removal - 770.575.5758

Earlier this year, I received a call from Atlanta Professional Home Stager Michelle Yackel asking me to have a look at one of her projects that was in need of carpet cleaning services. She was specifically interested in Filtration Soil Removal (those ugly black lines along the edges and baseboards).

Carpet - Before Filtration Soil Removal

The homeowner had since moved to Florida. With the home being unoccupied for some time, the conditions were perfect for the accumulation of these filtration soil lines that are notorious in the industry for the difficulty of removal.

Moving on…so I did a walk through and couldn’t help but notice, that although fully furnished, the home just had a “feel” that was, hmmm lets just say “uninspired.” Nevertheless, I provided Michelle with quote for her client and waited to hear back from them.

What a Difference a Staging Makes!

A few weeks later I got a call with the approval to schedule their Carpet Cleaning Service. When I walked into the home, it was a total 180% turn – not just from the perspective of cleanliness, but from just the “feel” of the environment.

After Filtration Soil Removal - All Black Lines are Gone

Carpet - After We Removed Filtration Soil

The home took on a totally different personality. It was not only more personal, it also felt more comfortable. Michelle's staging made you want to move right in. Because of this, I’ve grown to appreciate the science of professional home staging and its benefits in making a home easier to sell.

Oh, almost forgot about the carpet cleaning!. As you can see from the pictures, my crew and I were successful in the removal of the filtration soil.

Master Bedroom and Home Office photos courtesy of Atlanta Professional Home Stager Michelle Yackel.

Master Bedroom Before Staging	Master Bedroom After Staging
Home Office Before Staging	Home Office After Staging

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Chris Kiadii’s Marietta-based carpet cleaning service specializes in pet stain and odor removal, upholstery cleaning, and baby-safe green carpet cleaning. Call 770.575.5758 or click here to request your HONEST carpet cleaning quote. To read Atlanta & Marietta carpet cleaning reviews, click here. Chris holds several technical certifications from the IICRC.

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Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Says it all...thanks for the reminder with these photos.

Dec 15, 2012 01:38 AM

Karen Otto

Home Star Staging - Plano, TX

Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

I had no idea what those black lines were called! Thanks for the education. Living in Texas this is also common - any recommendations for carpet cleaners here??

Dec 15, 2012 05:36 AM

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Chris, I'm glad the seller's listen and contact you to get the finishing touched done. Good job.

Dec 16, 2012 01:44 AM

Michelle Finnamore

Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON

Preparing your property for sale

Hi Chris, Having worked in the heating business we would get calls all the time saying the furnace was making black marks on the carpet. Wish we had known about your service then. Great before and after photos. Great results and happy clients.

Dec 16, 2012 07:10 AM

Chris Kiadii

Carpet Cleaning Marietta, Pet Odor Removal Marietta - Marietta, GA

Marietta Carpet Cleaning/Pet Odor

Li - thank you for commenting. Pictures do really tell the story, don't they.

Karen - No, I do not have a referral, but a good starting place is IICRC website, where you can find a certified professional in your area. Thanks for commenting.

Hi Adrian - I appreciate that comment, and really enjoy reading your AR blog. Thanks for commenting.

Hi Michelle - Thanks for commenting. If you are looking for a carpet cleaner in Ontario to take care of those black marks, look for one who is trained in filtration soil removal. Also ask them about the types of tools they use.

Dec 16, 2012 02:22 PM

Sally Weatherley

EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Chris - Michelle Yackell was very smart to call you in to clean the carpets before staging. Buyers want a clean, clean, clean home. She also did a great job staging this home. Thanks for sharing her work and giving us more information on carpet cleaning!

Dec 17, 2012 12:11 AM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Clean carpets and home staging go hand-in-hand to make a home look "move in ready." Your photos tell the story so well!

Dec 25, 2012 03:03 PM

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