I read recently that flipping homes is back in style. Not sure it ever left, but… that’s what they say. As a professional home stager in Atlanta, I’ve had the good pleasure of working with many Atlanta flippers. Within the last two weeks, I’ve staged two homes recently purchased and renovated by investors.
As with all of my Atlanta investors, I give them an option of what rooms they are interested in having staged. Most select our key room home staging which has proven to be a very cost effective method of engaging buyers.
One of the rooms in question – as it relates to whether or not we would stage – was the formal living room. In most homes, the formal living room tends to be on the average size. That wasn’t the case with this home.
Here’s the before picture:
The room extends the entire length of the home. As you can see, it’s also quite narrow. I suspected, and they agreed, that this room would pose some challenges for the prospective buyers. Leaving a buyer "guessing" as to how to use the space the home has to offer isn't a good idea.
Here’s what the room looks like after we home staged this home:
The investors were beyond thrilled with how the room turned out. Equally important – buyers will no longer be left guessing how to arrange their furniture. Instead, they’ll see, first-hand, how to utilize this room.
Whether you’re an investor flipping homes, or a homeowner looking to move their Atlanta vacant home more quickly, we can help.
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A Real Estate Staging Association Finalist for Professional Stager of the Year 2010, Kathy Nielsen understands what it takes to help sell homes quickly. Considered an expert within the home staging industry, and having years of experience, Kathy makes the perfect choice for preparing your home for the market in the Atlanta area.
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This looks great and should help sell this flip very quickly. Im with you as I dont think flips ever will go out.
Excellent trasnformation. There is certainly no guessing about how wonderfully the next, new family will be able to live in the space. Great work!
Great transformation! I used to flip houses and loved the dramatic before and after pictures!
very, very nice! I like the effect of the mirrors on either side of the window.
Laura - I was surprised too when I read that article. Thanks for commenting.
Hi, Connie. Thanks for your kind words.
Jared and Amanda - the differences can be incredible.
Thanks, Karen.
Kathy
Fabulous Kathy! You are right... communication on the rooms is key! You made this prop look beautiful while showing the function of the room. I will be covering more of this at the conference and I can't wait to finally meet you sista!
It's so important to establish function and space of a room this size, otherwise potential buyers will be too concerned with trying to figure the room out and decide it just isn't worth the effort. Great job!
Kathy, this is a PRIME example of how staging turns a buyer's "I don't know if my furniture will fit" question, into "what a great space" realization. So few people, to include REAs, can really visualize the potential of a room and YOU did a great job showing them! Bravo!
Kathy, Congratulations on yet another excellent job! It looks beautiful.
Beautiful Job! Very classy. Are we going to get to enjoy photos of the rest of the house... hope so!
Beautiful and elegant! The after picture looks like a different room. What a fantastic staging job.
Kathy ~ Once again, you "aced" it ... this now shows a buyer that living in this home, they'll have plenty of room to use it how they like. The second seating area draws the eye very effectively to the view in the back. Gorgeous staging and equally stunning photos!
Very nice job, Kathy! Your after photo is beautiful!
Stunning difference! Simple and effective. Buyers will definitely leave on high note from visiting this property.
Kathy, I can't see anything but being beyond thrilled with your staging! Beautiful!!!!
They should be thrilled, I can't imagine buyers being too interested in the before photo.
Kathy,
Impressive staging job and an important message.
Happy New Year!
I love it...! narrow spaces can be tough - you nailed it - GREAT Work
Stunning! I love your choice of pieces for this space!!
Hi Kathy,
Long skinny living rooms can make or break a sale. You definitely made the most of it.
Nice job. Awkward rooms do pose such a dilema. Most people need the help in visualizing!
Kathy....looks amazing! I also agree 100% with your "key room" option....I use that same approach for sellers. And also agree with the rooms you listed on the link provided!!! I find these are the biggest bang for the staging buck!! Lots of success in 2010!!
So pretty Kathy! And as always, your photos are gorgeous and really showcase your work.
Absolutely Elegant. You did a fantastic job.
Great work on this one Kathy! You've helped buyers easily and beautifully see how they can live in this home. Bravo!
Thanks, everyone, for your very kind words. The investor team called me the other day to compliment me on the pictures. They are thrilled with how great they came out.
Thanks again!
Kathy
beautiful work..The photography brings it to a whole different level