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Celebrating Our 3rd Anniversary with Two SOLD! Homes

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Home Stager with RE:STYLE LLC

RE:STYLE Home Staging and Redesign Just Celebrated Its 3rd Anniversary!

And we did it by de-staging one house yesterday, and we'll continue the celebration by de-staging a second one tomorrow! Again, proof that staging works!

Here are some Before and After photos:

House #1--Ann Arbor, MI

This house was lived-in when I first went for the consultation. But after discussion with the client, we all realized that they would have a difficult time living in it in a staged condition. So, they agreed to temporarily move into an apartment, as they were on their way from Michigan to Washington, D.C. anyway. This house would have sold in the first 2 months, as the client got multiple offers. However, they declined and waited to see if they could do better...we won't go there!

By using a lot of their furniture, repositioning it and mixing in some from RE:STYLE's inventory, we were able to provide a cost-effective solution.

Living room  Living Room Before

Living Room after   Bay window after

We painted most of the house in warm, golden tones to compliment the wood floor (that you can see, now) and to make the white fireplace mantle and surround, and the crown molding, stand out as the features they are!

We transformed the Master, as well, using an inflatable bed and a free-standing screen. Now it looks warm and inviting!

Master   Master Before

Master After   Master after--desk

Master

House #2--Dexter, MI

This was a unique house, and it had some unusual spaces. The Living Room looked very long and narrow, and the kitchen had some custom tile that may not appeal to everyone. We staged "around" the tile, and even found matching flowers!

Living/Dining Room   LR/DR After

Here's a couple close up views:

Dining room    LR-close

The Kitchen and Breakfast Nook:

Kitchen Before   Kitchen After

Some "detail" afters;

Kitchen and nook 

Backsplash detai

The bedroom also ended up looking very serene ("after" only--we all know what an empty bedroom looks like, right?) 

Master  Master BathHere's what the buyer's agent had to say:

"I wanted to let you know that we wrote an offer and got it accepted on the home you so BEAUTIFULLY !!!!!! 

Staged on Mast road for (agent's name)!  You did such a great job that my client wants to take pictures today during the inspection so she can remember how great it looks. 

Thanks!  It soooooo works! " 


Now, let's start our 4th year with another sad, lonely vacant that needs to be staged to sell!

 

Comments (6)

Marianne Sweet
Home Sweet Home Staging - Rochester Hills, MI
Home Sweet Home Staging, LLC Rochester Hills, MI

Woo hoo!  Happy Anniversary Kathi!

Sep 18, 2008 10:25 AM
Michele Hess
Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL
Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Happy Anniversary Kathi!   Can't think of a better way to celebrate.  Congrats on your recent successes. 

Sep 18, 2008 10:37 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Kathi ~ Happy Anniversary!  I just celebrated my third year too.  How great that the agent gave you a nice testimonial!

Sep 18, 2008 11:09 AM
Kathi Presutti
RE:STYLE LLC - Brighton, MI
Re:Style, LLC

Marianne:

Thanks! I broke out the Merlot!

Michele:

Thanks, and I'm celebrating!

Kathy:

Congrats on your 3rd, too! Yes, that agent is a real supporter!

Sep 18, 2008 12:51 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Very nice!  Happy Anniversary to you!!!

Sep 18, 2008 02:43 PM
Chrissie Sutherland
Ready Set Stage - Greensboro, NC

Kathi--

Happy Anniversary and also, beautiful job on these homes.  I LOVE the bedrooms.  The before and after shots are amazing.  Congratulations!!

Sep 20, 2008 01:09 AM