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www.Staged-to-Sell.com lovesworking in the Berkeley area of California. The houses are a bit funky at times and can be everything from classic to modern in design. The real estate professionals are truly experts in their area and the clients are committed to doing what it takes to get the house sold. This property was on the market last month. Within a matter of days in received three offers and sold for over asking.

In this tough market its more important than ever to prepare a home for market. Just see for yourself.

The Living Room had beautiful hardwood floors and tiled fireplace is overwhelmed by dark walls. Even the molding was painted the dark red color. We painted the walls, had the fireplace cleaned and buffed the floors. Keep in mind that this shot was taken at the same time of day as the after.

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The upstairs had an office that did not really have much appeal until we painted the trim and transformed it into a nursery.

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This before shot of the kitchen doesn't really do it justice. The cabinets were dark purple with dark hardware. We simply had them painted, changed out the hardware and painted the walls. The difference is night and day!

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Our lovely clients son loved the color blue when he lived there are few years back. We neutralized the wall and made this large room into guest quarters.

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A simple coat of paint, uncovered hardwood floors and using inspiration for the bedding from the lovely flowering vine just outside the window helped set the room up just right.

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Staged to Sell is a full service staging company servicing Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, El Cerrito and the entire East Bay. We have professionals who do quality work and reasonable prices to assist us in preparing our clients home to sell. For more information go to www.Staged-to-Sell.com

Posted Tuesday May 26

Kim ~ Wonderful afters! That first one really is quite the transformation; I went back and forth between the pictures a few times.  I love the way that one turned out the most.  Great job on all the rooms!

( 05/26/09 06:45PM ) — Sandi Gerrard, CRSS

Remarkable changes - the last room in particular looks about 3 times the size !

Amazing transformation Kym!  I appreciated the changes in all the rooms, particularly the color change and staging in the family room.  Great work!

( 05/26/09 11:14PM ) — Jackson West

Hi Kym, the transformations are divine!

What a fantastic transformation, it went from an undesirable to highly desirable!

( 05/27/09 10:46AM ) — Michelle Finnamore

Kym, WOW!  Night and day are the only words I can come up with. Fabulous work.

Hi Kym, What a fabulous staging job you did! Simply perfect.

Wow, you did such an amazing job...It looks just great!

( 05/27/09 01:54PM ) — Lori Donegan

Great photos. Fantastic staging and thanks for sharing with us!

Those are some great pictures...that last bedroom looked so small in the before's.  I was shocked to see the bed and 2 end tables made it in there!  Beautiful work!


Julie

Thank you everyone - I really loved this property and it was a joy to transform it for my wonderful clients who actually live in Hawaii and only were able to see the photos. They couldn't believe it!!!

( 05/27/09 10:17PM ) — Peg Prather Vancouver, WA

Kym, the before photos of this house are just kind of, well,  creepy and grungy. You really saved this house with your beautiful staging. Some family will fall in love and move into their new dream home!

That living room went thru an incredible transformation, Kym.  You did an incredible job.



Congratulations.  Your post is being featured in the group Staging Before & After Pictures.


Kathy


Thanks Kathy!

Thanks Kathy!

Dramatic difference! I love your style!

What a wonderful transformation. I love the floral bedspread and that room best. Looks so sunny and comfy!

( 05/30/09 08:56AM ) — Margaret Gehr

Wowsa! Fabulous job! every room is great!

( 05/30/09 08:16PM ) — Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager

I love these pictures!  The nursery is so adorable.  You really outdid yourself.  I can see why you loved working on this house, it is fabulous!

( 06/01/09 09:48AM ) — Joanne O'Donnell

Kym, what a beautiful job you did on this bungalow - absolutely charming property, you added so much warmth - no surprise it sold quickly!

( 06/02/09 07:34PM ) — Kate Jahnson - Home Stager

Gorgeous work!  Thanks for sharing.

( 06/03/09 02:43PM ) — Andrew Mayon

The last bedroom featured looks so small in the first picture, it looks like if you grabbed a cat by the tail and swung it around from the center of the room, it would hit every wall.  Not that I condone such an act.


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Excellent staging, I love living room with fireplace and the bedroom transformation. Wow!


thanks, Jess

Kym,


WOW! Great transformations here...what a difference a few gallons of paint will make.  Love the Living Room set up and especially the way you've added the nursery, that really gave the home a warm family environment.

Kym,


Your Staging is Superb!!! The entire house was transformed into a rich and elegant home!!!  Fabulous job!!!

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