Entryways, home staging and real estate photography
This condo sold in 36 hours for $50,000 over asking price Home staging tip: It goes without saying that making the entryway of a property aesthetically appealing is an important factor of the so-called first impression. However, in this article, I’d like to talk about the entryway not from the home staging point of view but […]
How to stage with a limited budget
Home staging tip: As you can imagine, staging on a budget has its limitations. The easiest options are not available and you need to become incredibly creative trying to find a way to use in the best way possible the furniture and accessories that are at your disposal. When you have to stage an occupied home […]
A different kind of seating arrangement
This house sold in 13 days for $4,000 over asking price Home staging tip: If you happen to stage a living room that is open only on one side, like in this case, consider using a loveseat and two accent chairs for the seating arrangement. Compared to sofas and armchairs, loveseats and accent chairs are less expensive […]
How to properly place a rug in home staging
Home staging tip: As you can see, we didn’t change much in this living room when we staged it. Honestly, it didn’t need much at all: the colors were just right as well as the furniture, and it had that touch of green in the corner that makes every room feel more welcoming. However, what we […]
The challenges of home staging
Home staging tip: Home staging is a trial and error kind of business. You move the furniture and accessories around until you find the right placement. Sometimes you start with an idea and then you finish with something completely different. This is what happened with the staging shown in the photo above. The initial idea […]
Staging a bedroom with an airbed
This house sold in 8 days for $62,000 over asking price Home staging tip: Airbeds, or inflatable beds, are very popular among home stagers. They are quite easy to carry around (even though some are pretty heavy) and quick to set up. If you don’t use them with a headboard, you can lean the pillows […]