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Professional Home Staging for Occupied Homes

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Home Stager with Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon CCB #180695

As a professional home staging company with inventory for 65 homes, you can understand we LOVE going into vacant homes and creating a picture perfect home.

But what about occupied homes?

Some occupied homes have too many personal choices....or dated furniture (and some clutter too).

How can these homes compete when 95% of home buyers are shopping online?  Let's face it -- how we live in a home isn't something most of us want broadcasted all over the internet!

Yes, we at Creative Concepts love staging occupied homes!  Let's take a peak at a recent transformation!

Not everyone would feel comfortable with this photo - going neutral is ideal.
Not everyone would feel comfortable with this painting - going neutral is ideal.
Where a great place to stash your stuff when coming in? Of course here except when you are selling!
Where's a great place to stash your stuff when coming in? Of course here except when you are selling!
Entry staged for success
Neutral art and well staged entry now says "Welcome!".
Personal decor and window coverings can be overwhelming in photos
Personal decor and window coverings can be overwhelming in photos and rug chops up the room.
Removing personal items and appropriate sized furniture can make all the difference!
Removing personal items and stylish furniture can make all the difference!
and bold paint colors should usually be neutralized
bold paint colors should usually be neutralized

staging by Creative Concepts

What's the first things you notice in the family room photos?
What's the first things you notice in the family room photos?

family room

11-family room staged 2

While keeping much of the existing furniture - this room is now shows off a great size and features.
While keeping much of the existing furniture - this room now shows off its great size and features.

master - dresser on right will be removed

Before staging
Before staging
New bedding and decor pumps up the existing furniture
New bedding and decor pumps up the existing furniture
The new look has a calm and inviting feel.
The new look has a calm and inviting feel.

Whether a home is vacant or occupied, when preparing for sale listing photos matter!  Make sure your home shines when it goes on the market.  You only have one chance to make a great first impression which equates to a better sales price and quicker sale! Our staging consultations can give you easy to implement advice and you can choose to DIY or have our help!  Buyers love homes that are dressed for success!

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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

As the market slows down, stagging ones occupied house is more beneficial than ever. Photos on internet are what stirs buyers interest to a house.

Oct 18, 2015 02:55 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Excellent examples of the power of home staging. Occupied listings are my specialty...I cannot imagine having inventory for 65 homes!  I just don't have the ambition for vacant listings anymore.

Oct 18, 2015 03:47 AM
Margaret Oscilia

Wish we were in the same area Sharon because occupied listings we think are much more challenging than vacant stagings!  

Oct 19, 2015 05:40 AM
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Margaret,
You made me gasp at the statement “with inventory for 65 homes.” I hope you have a lot of strong backs to help move it all around.  Love your living room make over on this house. Just excellent.

Oct 18, 2015 08:23 AM
Margaret Oscilia

Well....sometimes we gasp too when we are lugging it in and out of homes!  Yes - we have lots of logistics and moving help to create our magic!


 

Oct 19, 2015 05:39 AM
Wendy Tomm
Beyond the Walls - East St Paul, MB
CCSP, RESA-PRO, BBB - Wpg Realtors

I enjoy vacant homes for sure.

Occupied properties are my favorite as well.  Developing relationships with the vendors and working with them to make their homes look like never before excites me.

Enjoy the holidays

Dec 20, 2015 06:17 AM