A Home Properly Staged Will Appeal to Both Sexes!

Nice Kathy!  You know I love your work.  What kind of property is this?  Is this off of the home down to the "once was a garage room?"  I love the concrete floors.

Diane Concialdi DC Redesign

Perfect title.  If staged right mom will like it, dad will like it, kids will like it, grand ma will like it and maybe even the dog.  Make everyone happy and make the sale.

Looks like a very livable space in the after picture. Many prospective buyers need the visual rather than relying on imagination alone.

I'll buy it!  Great job!  What would it cost to convert that picture?  This is the question clients ask me all the time.  I don't want to tell you how to market but I tell every stager that shows a great comparison like that not one has taken the idea.  People want to see value, I'l tell then that would bring them 5% maybe 10% more but the cost is always a mystery.  Home stagers should not be shy about the fees they charge because its worth the investment.  I'd like to know if the agent received offers before the staging then what happened afterward.

Sharkey

PS. Remax sign limits your customers..

Thanks, Diana.  These are newly constructed homes that are above a retail center.  It's really in a great part of Atlanta.

Gary - you're right!  Your post, by the way, made me giggle.

Norma - As we know, imaginations can sometimes run wild. (smile).  Now that sounds like a great title for a blog.

Brian - Thanks for your kind words.  I honestly don't think that stagers are shy when it comes to discussing their fees.  The reason for any hesitancy on my part in addressing the cost involved with staging is that it truly varies by home.  As you can see in the pictures, this is a small condo.  As a result, the fees were less than the home I did the day before.  If you'd like, send me an email and I can review the cost of this one more specifically with you.

Kathy

Really nice pictures and nice post. I have a friend who has built a home with stained concrete floors I really like them

Great job!  Big difference and it looks like a totally different house/property!

Hello Kathy N!  Nice work on this small space!  Turning the bar chairs sideways was a great call so the walkway had a few more inches of room!  Worked well!!  Regards-Kathleen G

Hi Kathy,

Great work as always.  Where is this one?  Looks like it would be an intown area.  Just curious.

Great colors, very warm and inviting ! Beatiful job!

Your staging made it so much softer - great work! It looks like a pretty cool place though, if you are looking for urban living!

Gorgeous, and simplistic, I love it.  I tend to over think and over do, I've got to work on that.

Howdy from Houston!

We have a little saying that we share with our clients: "She buys a home, he buys a house" (Barb Schwarz, Founder/CEO Stagedhomes.com).

It's important to appeal to both genders!  Too often 'the man's viewpoint' is left out of the staging process.  Guys like nice things too, so we try to include something a little bit more than 'the barcalounger" in the corner.   The beautiful staging that is pictured in this blog reminded me of one of my 'equity builders': Paint or stain the garage floor!  Especially when you've got an immaculate home. 

I can't imagine that the garage isn't being sold with the house, so let's dress that up as well (ceiling fans and halogen track lights also help).

Whether it's him or her, that likes to tinker in the garage, this 'staging-step' is always a crowd pleaser.

Congrats on a beautiful project!

Kathy,

I want that condo!!! You have transformed a very cold, hollow looking space into an amazing abode with guaranteed mass appeal. As Kathleen mentioned, turning the bar stools was brilliant and your choice of furnishings and accessories make that stunning floor come alive. Your work is always top notch; this one is by far my favorite transformation yet. Show us more!

Thanks, Charlie.  I too love those floors. 

Kathleen - Turning the stools sideways was definitely going outside of the box (for me, anyway).  I turned it sideways almost immediately and loved the look.  Thanks for your kind words.

Hi, Bob.  This one is on Dekalb Avenue near Little Five Points.  So, you're right, it's definitely in-town.

Thanks, Fernando.

Bevin - If I were in my late 20's it would be an awesome place to live.

Cindy - I can over think things as well; so don't be too hard on yourself.  I brought tons to stage with but... given that it's contemporary, the quantity of items used is typically less. 

Tom - I haven't heard of that quote before.  Very appropriate and thanks for sharing.  Thanks too for your compliments on the staging.

Jackson - Thank you.  You're so sweet.  And you're right, it did appear much colder before staging.  I'll be posting more soon as I staged three last week, three this week and three more next week.  Thanks again, Jackson.

Hey Kathy...sorry, I did peek earlier but was in a rush and didn't take time to comment.  BUT, jeez, that really came out awesome!!!!!  Day and night...don't get too comfortable because you'll be right back there picking up your stuff...that's SURE to sell quickly.  Love it Love it!

Love the accent colors you introduced, Kathy-very warm.

Kathy

Kathy- Absolutely gorgeous! What a neat space!  I staged a condo today, and the owner said that the last several owners were male, so I avoided anything frilly or too feminine.

Kathy: It's gorgeous. You hit just the right notes with accessories & furniture. Well done!

Very nice work!  It is now warm and inviting with very nice feminine pops of color.  Great job appealing to both sexes!

Working with architecture firms (back in Atlanta actually!), I first saw the use of commercial stained concrete flooring.  It's a very affordable option and can provide great results.  I agree that with the very "modern" appearance of the condo sans furnishings, it looks a bit cold.  Much warmer now!