You will notice in the photos below the home is rather sparse.  Each space has a very clear focal point that draws a buyer’s eye in and allows them to take in the space without overwhelming them.  The home is completely depersonalized and ready for the next family.  By staging this property it allowed the buyers to fall in love quickly and therefore putting in an offer on day 1. Congrats to everyone involved! 

Homes for Sale in Austin TX sell quickly when staged.

Photography by Alison Cartwright with Twist Tours.

Austin Simple Staging has recently partnered Brian David Morris for it’s vacant property staging.  Check out our latest vacant property.  Brian did an incredible job making the space feel complete, alive and beautiful.  We would love to hear your comments below!  If you have a vacant property in Austin, TX that you need to sell, contact us for an estimate!

I recently finished staging the home below and after Alison Cartwright with Twist Tours photographed the home, we have a stellar listing ready to rock and roll!  We highly suggest scheduling a 2-3 hour staging consultation prior to listing your home on the MLS.  This will ensure a few things: 1)  No one walks through the home without it in tip top condition  2) Each family has the opportunity to envision themselves living in the home  3)  After the home is staged the clutter has been removed which naturally makes the home appear larger 4)  Your online presence looks as though your home belongs in a magazine.  Consumers like to be blown off their feet.  Staging your home prior to listing it ensures a buyer will emotionally attach themselves to your home.  Without a buyer attaching themselves to your home offers are less likely to roll in.  Feel free to call us with any questions you have regarding your home and we would be happy to assit you!

Realtor:  David Brodsky

(512) 657-6694

Austin Real Estate Agent

Staging a home of this size and magnitude occurred over a 3 day period packed full of shopping, moving pieces, furniture trucks arriving, and people crawling all over the house…it takes a special gal to manage it all!  I would absolutely love your comments about this home.  Please feel free to leave them at the end of this post. 

Information on 8600 Young Lane

 This Austin home features 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and is located in the Austin, TX subdivision of Estates Lewis Mountain at 8600 Young Ln.  It is offered at $1,799,000 with 7,608 sq ft and was built in 2002.

Travel to an enchanting place each time you arrive home at your Hill Country Estate!  Elegantly appointed with many fine finishes, yet comfortable for everyday life, you will be swept away by the panoramic view of the Hill Country Vista.  Outdoor activities from relaxing in your cabana kitchen to swimming in the negative edge pool or playing basketball or volleyball int he lightedsport court will keep you busy in your free time.  This home has it all!

Check out the finished product below!  As always it takes a crew of people behind the scenes to get a home to this point, so thank you to all parties involved!

This past week I had the pleasure of staging a beautiful home in Senna Hills, Austin TX.  I worked with the family to turn their stunning home into a product that will knock buyers off their feet!  This job required a ton of creativity!  The family had a beautiful pool table in their dining room that we disguised and turned into a beautiful dining room table.  Check out the before and after photos below.  We brought in furniture and accessories to finish out the home and can you say WOW!  It turned out wonderful.  I was most definitely pleased with the results! 

If you are selling your home and feel it is lacking “pop” call Austin Simple Staging and let’s solve the problem! 

Contact Marc Warshawsky with Realty Austin at 512-658-2128 for more information on this property.  Austin Real Estate MLS #4966139.

This office is the first room buyers see when entering the home.  The first impression is crucial and we wanted to make sure the home had a lasting impression with buyers.  This room was originally the families media room after many discussions we decided it would be best to turn it into a home office and give it some flavor!  We strategically rented a few pieces that would make buyers say WOW! 

 Setting up each space in a home to provide purpose for buyers is extremely important.  This room was originally empty and after switching around the furniture arrangement, renting some artwork and repurposing the owner’s accessories it made the room come to life!

 This home has a very large space that in the beginning wasn’t defined.  We got creative and turned the pool table into a dining room by renting 8 chairs to place around the table.  We rented furniture for the living room to provide buyers with a creative way to casually have a living room or entertaining space.  After the office, this is the next space buyers will see…it just keeps getting better!

The owner’s of this home did a beautiful job choosing their finishes.  Check out the ceiling beams, it is just stunning!  We rented a round nook table to help fill out the space.  It is important to have a purpose for each room but not go overboard with accessorizing!  Keep it simple!

Had this space been left empty, buyers would have struggled with it’s purpose.  So by renting furniture we answered that question for them! 

Interested in staging your home?  Fill out our free home staging estimate and we will be happy to chat with you about our home staging services!  Or call us today at (512) 585-9550.  We look forward to working with you!

Thanks to everyone involved on this project! 

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

Photos provided by Twist Tours

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! 

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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