Staged Home on the Market

This home, staged by the Material Girl, received an offer above asking price within 30 days!! My services cost less than the next mortgage payment on this home.

These pictures show a vacant home that was staged by me several months ago. I wanted to give an example of what can be done in a couple of days for less than half of another mortgage payment you maybe anticipating. A beautiful home from the road had neutral colors throughout, but showed poorly due to dirty carpets and dingy walls.
An empty and very clean entry way hilight hardwood floors and an attractive front door. Above shows a large open living area. I laid a large jute rug to cover hideous stains and define the living room area. 2 matching chairs separate the dining area which was earlier only identified by a low hanging light fixture. A low, long neutral couch is aligned with the fireplace mantel, flanked by 2 apothecary jars filled with moss for color. A dark vertical mirror further enlarges the space and magnifies the height of the ceilings. An ordinary rattan screen blocks unattractive media cords and outdated electronics - not what buyers want to imagine in their homes. An armoir would have been a better option to show buyers where a television should go.

The inexpensive dining set defined by a rug is dark and contemporary and works because it is not too taste specific. It's only purpose is to show the area easily seats 4 with room to spare. Simple decor is careful not to turn off buyers.

Windows are enlarged with simple and inexpensive panels. They are carefully placed as high as possible and far to the outside edges give an impression of larger windows.

A clean uncluttered kitchen sells best. Had I been allowed to continue one step further, new cabinet hardware would have replaced the dated brass handles. Nickle would coordinate with the stainless steel refridgerator and stainless panels can be purchased for the white appliances for a seamless, updated impression.
Few countertop appliances are best, however buyers need to see there is room for a coffeemaker, ect...

Very appealing from the road, but would a buyer be disappointed upon entering or pleaseantly surprised?

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