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DotAdvantages of Staging a Home!

  Advantages of Staging a Home

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

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DotStaged and Up For Sale! 1508 Ridgehaven, Austin TX

I just finished staging a home in northeast Austin and wanted to share the before and after photos.  I worked with realtor Donna Scoggins with Remax and the homeowners to pull together what is now a darling and inviting home!  The previous home was a bachelor pad that was in desperate need of a decorative touch! 

Be sure to look for the detailed work pictured below!  Austin Simple Staging goes the extra mile ro ensure that every little detail is just perfect!

 

Before & After Photos

         

This room went from drab to down right gorgeous!  This home was lacking decor, sophistication and flare!  By renting furniture and accessories with Austin Simple Staging buyers will now desire this home and this space!  The family room is where the majority of families spend their time.  If you are going to make an investment in home staging, be sure to spend your money wisely!

         

Pool table out and hello stunning dining room!  When preparing your home to sell, it is important to show buyers what specific rooms are for.  In this case the formal dining room housed a pool table which made it difficult for buyers to understand the room’s purpose.  After renting the appropriate furniture, buyers will now have no question that this room has potential!

         

We added a small seating area over to the left to show potential buyers that not only is this the dining room but you can also place a few comfortable chairs for a small yet formal living space!  When staging a home, there is absolutely no reason you must show buyers every single option for furniture placement but we must give them a clue into what this home could be! 

         

This before and after gives you a good idea how much furniture you can fit in this space.  This is the first room you see upon entering the home and the pool table wasn’t winning over buyers!  After staging this room is ready to WOW buyers!

         

 If you have a simple kitchen nook table that is lacking character, place a tall and sophisticated plant in the center.  It is amazing what a simple arrangment can do for a space.  When staging a home it is incredibly important for each room to have a single focal point.  In this case, it is the center of the table.  By adding a simple peice of artwork to the room, we suddenly have a more dramatic and lively space. 

         

 If you have built in units like the one above, showcase them!  You don’t need many accessories at all!  2-3 items/shelf should do the job.  You can tell that if you accessorize too much the photo can become extremely cluttered.

         

This home had a darling office that is just perfect for someone who works from home or is need of an office space.  We rented a simple writing desk and fun red chair.  Now when buyers tour the home there will be no question what this room could potentially be!  Contact Austin Simple Staging for help with staging your upcoming listing!  Home Staging in Austin can help you be the best prepped home on the block!

         

One of the most inexpensive ways to stage a home is to focus on the bathrooms and give them life.  This bathroom was recently remodeled and was in need of some decor.  By placing a dramatic centerpeice on the sink it suddenly gives it the WOW factor.  Bathrooms are extremely important to buyers and they must be showcased to their greatest potential. 

         

    This is the master bathroom in this home and due to the the clutter and distraction buyers couldn’t envision themselves purchasing this home.  Buying a home is one of the most emotional purchases one can make.  We must make sure the home draws out buyer’s emotion…this gives them the opportunity to fall in love! 

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DotHow to Fold a Perfect Stack of Towels!

When staging a house, the more detailed oriented the better.  Towels are some of the best staging props that exist.  If you didn’t know, TOWELS SPEAK!  Fresh clean towels say a lot about your home!  They can make a laundry room feel fresh and inviting.  A beautiful stack of towels in a bathroom says luxury and provides a spa-like environment.  When staging a home, the more “unused” it looks and feels, the more likely buyers are going to relate.  Strategically use towels when preparing your home for sale.  It is simple, easy and affordable.  Purchase a fresh set of towels and fold them in a beautiful stack as pictured below.  Place them at an angle on your washer or dryer…it makes it appear as if you just finished folding some fresh towels.  If you can spritz them with a linen spray, even better!  Austin Simple Staging gets extremely detailed so we lure buyers to your home!  For an austin home staging estimate, contact us!  (512) 585-9550

Watch this YouTube video to learn how to fold towels your pefectly!  It is a model home look for free!

How To Fold a Towel…Perfectly!

 

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DotRemodeled Beauty & Staged to Perfection!

I have worked with these homeowners on a number of fronts.  We staged their previous home and it was under contract within 15 days!  They have since moved into a new home where they remodeled the entire first floor.  Check out the before and after photos below!  They have began to settle into their new home; therefore, the staging has commenced.  Staging is not just for preparing a home for sale but can also be utilized to shape a room for life!  We are trying to utilize the majority of what they own and add a few new accessories.  This house has been a work in progress but we wanted to share the most recent photos!  Please post a comment and let us know your thoughts!

BEFORE

The home had chocolate brown concrete floors and the fireplace unit was a bit awkward.  The homeowners wanted a much more warm and inviting feeling which we definitely accomplished!

AFTER

We made some major improvements.  We chose a beautiful maple, wide planked floor.  It automatically changed the feeling of the room.  We had the T.V. unit refinished to match the kitchen cabinets.  The T.V. unit now flows very nicely with the white molding.  We went with a soft white cabinet color and finished them out with a soft chocolate colored glaze.  We had it glazed just enough to hang up in the cracks but not to much.  Be careful when glazing cabinet doors, too much glaze can make them extremely busy.  The entire first floor was also repainted a soft and inviting neutral. 

In regards to staging, the homeowner wanted to go with a “Nest” theme.  It is such a great feeling to nestle into a new home.  The bird pillows on the couch were purchased from Pottery Barn and we continued this theme into the dining room as well.  Otherwise, we have tried to utilize the furniture they previously owned.  It is a great place for children to play and a wonderful place to entertain.  We purchased new white baskets to organize the kids toys, look at the difference in the white baskets vs. the darker baskets.  The white baskets are such a lighter, airier look.

BEFORE

This is a beautiful kitchen, no question, but it wasn’t the owner’s taste!  The homeowners wanted a much more airy and fresh feeling kitchen.  The cabinets in this photo are a crackle paint that made the kitchen look and feel a bit dated.  The combination of the back splash, counters and cabinets gave the kitchen an overall orange tone.  The homeowners wanted to get away from orange and bring in more neutral tones.  The appliances were also outdated.  Notice the island and the placement of the stove (all of this was modified, see below).  Also notice the sink in the before photo…check it out in the after photo!  You can never have a big enough sink!

AFTER

This kitchen went from drab and dated to fabulous and updated!  The kitchen is now airy and fresh feeling.  We moved away from orange and moved towards yellows and taupe’s.  We purchase granite for the counters and a rock like backsplash.  When choosing granite it is extremely important to make sure it pulls the overall tone you are looking for.  In this case we wanted a golden color and we got just that!  All the appliacnes were updated to LG Stainless Steel.  We purchased them at Aus Tex appliances, a place I would highly suggest checking out if you need new appliances.    We installed travertine floors which are much more resistant to children and messes than hardwood.  You have to be extremely careful with wood in regards to spills.  Travertine is much more durable in the kitchen, especially if you have children.  The owners installed under the cabinet lighting and notice how it lights up the backsplash.  We also provided some contrast in the kitchen by making the island stand out from the outer cabinets.  A dark brown was chosen and the island was extended to provide a small bar.  If you need help or suggestions with your remodeling project contact Austin Simple Staging your premier Austin Home Staging Company!  (512) 585-9550

BEFORE

One person’s or families taste is simply not another’s!  Check out the before photo and notice the difference of the new lighting fixture!

AFTER

The home owners picked out this gorgeous chandelier and what a difference it makes.  This room now has such elegance and class.  The table was purchased from Pottery Barn and the place settings from World Market.  To break up a wood table and chair set, purchase two accent chairs and place one at each end of the table.  It gives a space a ton of character!  Don’t worry about it matching perfectly, variety is good!  This room really needs a rug under the table but often times practically rules!  With children and messy eaters, it just isn’t possible!  Either way this room is stunning and looks ready for a party!

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Tyffanie - Great job Courtney! You really have a talent for staging/decorating! Looks like you really found your niche! Hope all is well!!
Sandi - Some Massive changes, and what a great difference everything made!!! Looks incredible!!
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DotHow To: Stage a Kitchen

Kitchens are a catch all space in every one’s home.  When it comes to austin home staging, it is important that kitchens look and feel like a kitchen and nothing more.  It is best to begin by completely cleaning off all of the counters.  Do deep clean of the counters, the sink, the floors, windows, etc.  After the space is completely clean put back on a few select items.  Less is more in a kitchen.  Buyers are not purchasing your kitchen utensils nor your decor, they are purchasing the cabinets, counter tops and floors- so show them what they are purchasing.  Below are the standard items you should place back on the counters for a staged and model home look.

– Fresh bottle of soap on left of sink

– Small green plant on right of sink

– If you have a ledge above the sink, this is another great spot for a small decorative plant

– Place a fresh rug underneath the bathroom sink

– Place a bottle of wine and two wine glass on a tray- or you can use lemonade with two fun glasses- this makes buyers start thinking about entertaining in the space

– Clean up your coffee maker and place two mugs on each side- nicely fold a formal dinner napkin and tuck in each mug

– Place a canister of utensils on one side of stove

– Place knife block on other side of stove

– If you have an island, place a beautiful bowl or basket with fresh fruit

Here is a great example of the suggestions above:

 

Call today to set up your Austin Home Staging appointment! 

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 I look forward to working with you!

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Matt - This is great advice and the picture does a great job of providing an example.
 
 

 

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