Ana's Blog: July 2009

Many times a home's best features are those that need no Staging at all.  It's under our very noses but is so heavily clothed, it escapes us.  So which would you rather see?

This formal living room was the first thing you saw upon entry to this home.  It is directly in front of the foyer.  Nice you say...

And this was what you saw directly outside the formal living room French doors once you got past drapes, blinds and patio umbrella.

Sometimes it's best to go naked.  Heavy drapery, blinds and obstructions can bring a property down.  When showing and Staging, these are things that are best gotten rid of immediately.  Pull them up or pull them down.

All you need after that are REALLY clean windows!

AccentPositives offers effective and economical consultations on sight and online.  We serve the Inland Empire area of Southern California.

Yes, I know, you have all seen the blogs about how Staging does sell a property faster and how just a few changes can make all the difference. 

We did a consultation for this homeowner in April before listing.  We provided him with a detailed room by room plan to follow complete with interior and exterior color selections.  This homeowner did a great job in implementing recommended changes based on his budget.  Decluttering alone made this home shine and cost nothing but a little time. Below are some before and afters.  The home has sold already after listing in June...nuff said!

If you are overwhelmed, bring in a Professional Stager.  Let someone help you sort it out.

AccentPositives  offers effective and economical consultations on sight and online.  We serve the Inland Empire area of Southern California.

As a Stager, dealing with the client that wants it all done yesterday is all too common.  Proper preparation before listing and marketing seems to be an afterthought to so many sellers.  Granted there are always those cases where it has to get done and done fast but most times sellers tend to put off the inevitable. 

Many times I come in when the house is not selling and they want to know why and without the blessing of an REA.  Around here the MLS is full of photos of unprepped properties and they are not all foreclosures and short sells.

On a recent consultation, I showed up to find the painter already in place and the client wanting color recommendations now!  Call me crazy but I like to sample before committing, mistakes cost money and end up doing more harm than good.

How long has that floor been warped?  How long has the dirt line up the staircase wall been around?  When was the last time weeds were pulled and landscape trimmed? 

As a seller, preparation should be your top priority.  Agents be honest with prospective clients. If neither is possible a Stager can accomplish this for both of you and in an effective and low cost way.

Everyone knows price is not the only consideration to most buyers, if it were....there would be no inventory ...around here anyway.

As a seller, the minute you decide you are going to list your home, start looking around.  How do you stack up!

If you are overwhelmed, bring in a Professional Stager.  Let someone help you before it's too late.  AccentPositives offers effective and economical consultations on sight and online.  We serve the Inland Empire area of Southern California.