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Is your home vacant?  The number of vacant homes in the U.S. increased to 19 million in the first quarter 2010, reported the Department of Commerce’s Census Bureau.  There is a way to make your home pop against other occupied and vacant homes.  Contact Austin Simple Staging to learn about their prop and accessory rental.  Austin’s premiere home staging company can help put a little life into your home.  Check out the photos below.  This is an example of a home I recently staged in Legend Oaks.  This family purchased the basic package which focuses on staging the following areas:  kitchen, bathrooms and one focal point  in the family room.  This home received an offer after being on the market for 1 day!  Call us today at (512) 585-9550 and we would be happy to chat with you about staging you home! 

(Furniture is not included in the basic package.  However, in this situation the family had a table and we put it to use!)

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DotGreat House, Great Decor!

I recently staged the property below with Realtors Brian & Wendi Bailey!  The home is located in the Anderson Mill Villiage.  It was built in 1983 and has a ton of character!  To stage this home the Realtors purchased a 2 hour occupied staging appointment and with bit of de-cluttering and depersonalizing the home is down right stunning!  The owners had fun taste and were totally open to change!  Letting go of a home in order to put it on the market is a huge hurdle; however the sooner you let go, the earlier someone else can envision it being their home!  Austin Simple Staging is a home staging company in Austin TX ready to serve your next staging need!  Contact us today!

     

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DotStaged & Sold! 1 Day!

It’s amazing how quickly a home sells when it shows beautifully!  I recently finished staging a home in Dominion and had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Moliter with Austin City Living.  We staged the home with one of my largest packages and WOW….it looked amazing and was under contract in 1 day!  The first buyers who came through had an offer in that night!  Staging a home requires a ton of detailed work in hopes that the home sell immediately!  I am thrilled to hear the results and look forward to helping many more families in Austin get UNDER CONTRACT!  Call (512) 585-9550 or click on our Real Estate Staging Estimate Form to request an estimate!  Check out the after photos below!  It was a fun project.

Photos provided by Twist Tours

      

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DotStunning Executive Retreat- Staged & For Sale

I recently finished staging this phenomenal executive retreat  in South Austin.  There is absolutely no reason to leave this property!  With back up generators, a guest house and pool, what more could you possibly need?  I had the pleasure of working with David Brodsky from Keller Williams to stage this property.  The owners did an incredible job on implementing every last suggestion I made.  It resulted in beautiful photos and will show perfectly.  The photography is by Allison Cartwright with Twist Tours.  For more information on the property please contact David Brodsky at (512) 657-6694.  For more information on staging your home please call (512) 585-9550 for a free austin home staging estimate.  If your home is currently vacant, we provide vacant home staging in austin

It is extremely important to have your lawn looking perfect for your photos and for showings.  In this instance we brought in a lawn crew to mow and edge the yard and lay down new dark mulch in all the plant beds.  Purchasing fresh mulch before putting your home on the market is a great way to give your home an edge without spending a fortune. 

This is one of  two gardens on the property.  Make sure in your garden you have pulled all the weeds, manicured the lawn and cut back all hedges that might seem overgrown. 

This is the entrance into the home.  This is where the first impression begins.  Be sure not to overwhelm buyers at the entrance.  Leave it simple, yet elegant and you will win them over without question!

During the staging consult we dramatically changed the furniture arrangement of this room.  The furniture was pushed against all the walls making it feel very cold.  We hung the furniture in the middle of the room and anchored it with a decorative rug.  It made it feel much more inviting and conversational.  I suggested the owners purchase a few decorative pillows for color and punch. 

In the kitchen pictured above we placed a few strategic pieces on the counters and a beautiful centerpiece on the kitchen nook table.  Check out the granite floors throughout the home.  It is down right beautiful! 

This dining room ceiling is tough to beat.  This is the first room on your left when entering the home.  It was important to again not distract from the features the buyers are truly purchasing.  We set four place settings with just a few pieces of china, de-cluttered the china cabinet and allowed the room to showcase itself! 

When decorating and accessorizing a home be sure to do it in areas that you want buyers to focus on.  For example, the wet bar pictured above.  This home is a true entertainers paradise and we wanted to make sure we highlighted the areas that would attract to buyers. 

When bathrooms are beautiful as the one pictured above, sometimes it is best to let the bathroom speak for itself and not clutter it with decor.  We simply rolled a few towels and placed a couple bottles of soap at each sink.  We didn’t want to distract from the natural beauty of the bathroom. 

Be sure in your master bedroom to have a nice bedding set.  Bed Bath & Beyond sells Beds in a bag which always do the trick!  The room needs to look and feel like a retreat.  With the bed being the centerpiece it needs to pop and needs to be coordinated! 

  

If you have a home library, de-clutter the shelves.  Leave only a few books on each shelf and feel comfortable leaving a few shelves empty.  When the room is photographed it looks cluttered if the shelves are stuffed full.  Reducing the amount of books in a library will also help the room feel larger and more spacious! 

Look at how simple this bedroom is.  Less is more when staging a home.  You don’t need a lot of furniture.  In this case we brought in a bed, nightstand and small dresser.  We accessorized the room with a lamp and simple floral arrangement the family owned. 

 If your home has a pool, be sure to hire a service to keep it immaculate while your home is on the market.  This is a great example of how beautiful a pool can be, as long as it’s clean! 

         Fresh flowers work wonders for a backyard.  This beautiful English garden can be seen from anywhere inside the home.  Be sure to plant a few colorful groups of flowers in your plant beds before your professional photos are taken.

 

To find out more information regarding home staging in austin please contact Courtney Unangst.  She can provide details, pricing and help provide direction for how to make your home beautiful! 

Margi - WOW -- what a beautiful place, and what a simple but elegant staging. Nice job Courtney!
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DotPrecious Condo Staged! 6903 Deatonhill Drive

 I recently wrapped up staging this precious condo!  It is a great example of how staging a home can increase value and decrease the time it’s on the market! 

Check out the before and after photos!

         

 Simplify and accessorize a space and it will sell!  In this instance we rented furniture and accessories to finish out this condo in South Austin.  The owners wanted to ensure their condo felt substantial and as updated as possible.  Buyers want a space which is inviting and warm, with a few coordinating accessories and a few new pieces of furniture the space was completely transformed.  Home Staging in Austin TX is the key to unclocking your homes potential! 

         

 This is a great example of how getting rid of knickknacks can immediately impact a space.  We angled a simple rug in front of the rocker to add a touch of texture, pattern and warmth.  If you have unattractive views out your windows, close the blinds half way.  This allows natural light in but keeps not so pretty scenery out! 

         

 There is no question this kitchen has character!  Kitchens are rather simple to stage…Less is More!  By removing items from the counter top it automatically allows the kitchen to breathe.  If there are shelving units leave just a few items per shelf.  It doesn’t take much to fill up a photograph! 

 

           

 The previous dining room left a bit to be desired.  The previous table was an antique which had a ton of character; however, when selling your home you want it to feel as updated as possible.  Antiques are meant to feel and look old, they do not necessarily make a space feel updated.  We replaced the table with a new and more contemporary look, added artwork and a simple touch of greenery.  The room feels much larger, updated and extremely airy!

         

Typically condos are rather small, therefore it is extremely important for the furniture to be appropriately scaled to fit the room.  The owners had an over-sized couch that didn’t seem to fit anywhere.  We rented a small love seat, accent chair and end table to furnish the room.  Take note of what artwork can do on a fireplace.  It helps give the room a dramatic look and feeling.  We de-cluttered the far wall to make it easier on buyers eyes.  Who wouldn’t want this darling condo?

         

Before being staged, the master bedroom was a multi-purpose space.  It served as an office, bedroom, library and storage space.  When staging a home it is important each room have a single purpose.  We took this cluttered space and turned it into a retreat!  Buyers want the master bedroom to feel like a get-a-way….and we accomplished just that!

          

 In comparison to competition this bathroom is a stand out!  It was extremely important that we showcase it well.  By de-cluttering and nicely folding/rolling towels we ended up with a beautiful bathroom that is easy to take in!  It is so important to make sure buyers can see what they are purchasing.  With all the clutter removed, there is no question who ever buys this property will have a beautiful bathroom!

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