Selling a House is Hard. Selling a Home is Easier
Last month, our Atlanta home staging company de-staged 6 homes and staged 6 new ones. All 12 had one thing in common - they were all vacant homes that were either on the market for a while or were getting ready to list.
Unfortunately, a vacant listing doesn't always come across as a "home."
Here's why:
- They lack warmth
- The walls, windows, flooring and ceiling are all that are left to engage the buyer.
- Buyers have a more difficult time connecting with the home on an emotional level
Here are examples of a home we staged last week:
Living room before being professionally home staged:
Living room after picture:
Dining room before home staging:
Dining room after:
Master bedroom before:
Master bedroom after
Close-ups:
Home Staging Atlanta - Kathy Nielsen - 678 522 8392
RESA Professional Stager of the Year - Southern Region 2011
Whether your home is vacant or occupied, this Atlanta Georgia Home Stager, Kathy Nielsen, understands what it takes to sell a home quickly. Her homes have graced the pages of several publications, appeared in TV commercials as well as on HGTV's hit program Sleep On it.
With years of experience and a massive inventory - Kathy makes the perfect choice.
Home Staging Website: Home Staging Atlanta
Before and After Pictures: Atlanta Home Staging Portfolio:
Email: Kathy@HomeStagingAtlanta.com
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Kathy: I have a client that your post could help. How do I convince her that this additonal expense would work? We have tried and tried. Once they moved out, all the flaws, although relatively minor are exposed. The house next door came on and is gone - in some part because it is furnished. The folks that I have that are interested haven't sold their home? we are stuck. Thoughts?
Wow, that looks like a ton of work. You move all that in and then move it all out? It looks great, but, I can't imagine moving all that furniture constantly. I appreciate my job a lot more now!
Now that's a gorgeous transformation from blah to beautiful. I hope it sells quickly.
Kathy - You are without a doubt one of the best stagers in the world - did you hear me - the world! I love everything you've done - it's so tasteful, beautiful and inviting it won't sit on the market long! How I wish I could spend a week with you watching you transform homes! Suggested!
Kathy, No one could possibly deny that your work is a huge and marketable improvement.
What wonderful work you do. It makes such a great difference. Great job.
Awe, you guys are so sweet. Thank you for your kind words.
Anne - I would take her to some website with great examples of before and after pictures. I would also allow her to understand just how important the MLS photos are and more specifically, how a well staged home stands out on the Internet. With buyers using the Internet to create their short list of homes they want to see in person, the photos become critically important. A vacant listing on line is far less appealing than a well staged home. Hope that helps.
Kristine - come on down! I'd love to have you.
Kathy
Kathy- I always love your Before and After photos mainly because I love your work. Love those lamps on the nightstands!!! Did you do the flowers?
Kathy ~ another beautifully staged and photographed home! Love the "tulips" this time of year and your close ups are fantastic!
What's so great about these examples is how the spaces will engage the buyers. How the living room not only demonstrates how furniture can fit, but shows the flow through (courtesy of round coffee table) to the lovely dining room. Every room flows visually as well as physically. People are bound to linger longer in these spaces than before.
I appreciate all the nice compliments. Thank you.
Kathy S - I got those lamps at Marshalls about 6 months ago. I also saw something similar at Ross for Less yesterday. They were a little smaller scale than these which is why I didn't purchase them. As for the flowers - they're all silk arrangements that were purchased.
Thanks, Maureen & Julia!
Kathy
Kathy--Everyone has already said everything I think. I always love your staging and the photography.
Your post shows how effective staging can be in a vacant home. The rooms look small and lifeless before. Great job as usual Kathy!
Kathy, I love these before and afters. Yellow tulips are my favorites! I am going to reblog as an example of great staging!
Kathy beautiful work. I love seeing how you make vacant homes come alive...your choices of furniture, artwork and accessories are fabulous.