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Home Staging 101 With Photos

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Home Stager with Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC

Staging is different than the way we live. Most of us have taste specific décor and more furnishings than what you’d find in a staged home.  I’m not saying the rooms should be sparse, but less is more when it comes to staging, putting the emphasis on the home's square footage.

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The goal of staging is to showcase the home and its architectural details. That’s why we use a neutral pallet. We want the home and its architectural features to take center stage (pun intended).

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Vacant homes will never capture the attention of buyers as much as a well staged home whether in person or online for several reasons: Buyers spend 35% more time in a staged home, it takes the guesswork out of furniture arrangement and lastly, vacant rooms look smaller.

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Staging creates emotional connections with buyers, helping them visualize themselves living in the home. Kitchens shouldn't overlooked. The old school of thought was to remove almost everything from the counter tops. Wrong. While you don't want clutter, you do want buyers to feel a sense of "home".  

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Vacant staging demonstrates the best furniture layout for an awkward space. This living room has a walkway leading directly into the family room. We created an elegant design that is also functional, leaving plenty of room to pass thru...    

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This living room has an awkward back wall that looks like it's missing a fireplace. By using a large piece of art and two sofa tables, we solved the problem...

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Staging should always target the neighborhood's buyer demographic, but also take into account the style of the house. This home lent itself to a mid-century modern aesthetic. Instead of fighting with it NJ's Elite Staging kept a neutral pallet that worked with the home.

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If you're thinking of selling your home please contact NJ's premier luxury staging company, Elite Staging and Interiors at 201-602-2562. We know how to stage homes for a fast sale at top dollar! 

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Elite Staging and Redesign offers home staging services to North Jersey homeowners, real estate agents, banks, builders, and investors in preparing homes to stand out in today’s real estate market. For a consultation on vacant staging, lived in homes or interior redesign projects call Elite Staging and Redesign at 201-602-2562.

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kristine Ginsberg ,

Love this post! You nailed it! Your work is always admired and sought after! Congrats on Stager of the year once again!! Your photos are fabulous as always!

Feb 09, 2017 05:39 AM
Kristine Ginsberg

Thanks Dori - alwayas appreciate your support!

Feb 10, 2017 04:07 AM
Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Retired Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Great post. Beautiful pictures. I agree, less is sometimes more. Staging is so important in this field. 

Feb 09, 2017 05:41 AM
Kristine Ginsberg

Thanks Paul! And, yes staging has become the way we market homes.

Feb 10, 2017 04:08 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I can see why white is back in style. Nice pictures

Feb 09, 2017 05:46 AM
Kristine Ginsberg

Hi Harry - I was at the World Furniture & Accessory  Market where they show what's going to be hot over the next 2 years and black and white wins every year.

Feb 10, 2017 04:10 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Kristine Ginsberg 

What a beautiful home. I really like the kitchen table. I wonder how many homes stay looking like this. I know mine doesn't...lol

Feb 09, 2017 05:54 AM
Kristine Ginsberg

Hi Doug - the examples are all vacant, but to your point, it's hard to live in a staged home. You just have to think of it as temporary.

Feb 10, 2017 04:11 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

You are the stager of choice, Kristine and just looking and admiring the places you stage is a wonderful thing! No wonder builders use you on their luxury homes!

Feb 09, 2017 06:01 AM
Kristine Ginsberg

Thanks Ginny and YOU are the Realtor of choice in North Kingston RI!

Feb 10, 2017 04:12 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I agree with everything you are saying, and I must add your photos are OUTSTANDING!

Feb 09, 2017 06:01 AM
Kristine Ginsberg

Thanks so much Shelia - I work really hard to capture the best the home has to offer.

Feb 10, 2017 04:13 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Beautiful work.

Feb 09, 2017 12:49 PM
Kristine Ginsberg

Thanks Lyn!

Feb 10, 2017 04:13 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

I love it when you write these types of posts. So informative with GREAT photos and explanations to back it up. 

Feb 09, 2017 12:50 PM
Kristine Ginsberg

Thanks Gayle - so great to see you're beautiful smile!

Feb 10, 2017 04:13 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

A nice job with the photos to stage that home, but it is a far cry from most of the homes I try to sell.

Feb 09, 2017 05:54 PM
Kristine Ginsberg

Hi Ed - this is a very affluent neighborhood, but staging helps all homes when done properly.

Feb 10, 2017 04:14 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Question - Can anyone tell me how to tag a person? I'd really appreciate some guidance. Thanks!

Feb 10, 2017 04:15 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful photographs.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Feb 10, 2017 04:30 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Kristine Ginsberg , I just had to remind myself how to tag someone on Active Rain.   You type the  @sign in front of their name.  With my internet connection, I start typing the name really slow.  By the third or fourth letter it will pop up.  

 

Great advice! 

 

I like how you utilize the big pieces of art in your staging.  The horse painting(s) are my favorite.   

Feb 10, 2017 05:42 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Kristine - if a picture speaks one thousand words ---- your wonderful photos speak volumes about creating a memorable first impression.   Nicely done.  

Feb 13, 2017 04:40 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kristine, it is no wonder you won Stager of the Year, as your eye for beauty is stellar!  

Feb 15, 2017 05:14 AM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Kristine Ginsberg - Your photos are incredible - you are a true professional with an amazing eye for decorating ... Love your style - !!

Feb 18, 2017 07:32 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Well done Kristine Ginsberg !

Mar 11, 2017 08:12 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Your photos are so gorgeous and your work is amazing! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Mar 11, 2017 11:05 AM
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Kristine Ginsberg, as always you present a convincing case for staging to help the house sell for top dollar. Excellent!

Sep 30, 2017 07:48 AM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

When it comes to marketing a vacant home, you are so right. The rooms always look smaller and it is very hard for buyers to envision what the furnished space will look like. 

Mar 13, 2019 07:29 AM
Charles Ross - eXp Realty (Salina Group) | Broker
Salina Group - Salina, KS
Love To Help People

Excellent Information. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day and a blessed week.

Feb 27, 2023 03:18 AM