My Staged Town Home Goes Under Contract in 7 days!

Seven days after I had staged the townhome I received a call from the sales manager for the development telling me that the model home had sold. There was excitement in his voice and I could just tell that he had more news. He quickly added "And, Kathy, we're under contract with 4 of the 5 units since you staged the home just 7 days ago." There are only 5 completed with another 15 underway.

And yes, it beats my wildest expectations. I knew the home looked beautiful and offered prospective buyers with a warm and inviting home in which they could envision living in. However, did I expect 4 to go under contract in 7 days? No. But I'm thrilled for them.

As with all of my projects, I place a great deal of time and effort into the design plan for the home. This project was a little different in-that in addition to the accessories, I had the great pleasure of selecting the furniture the builder would purchase.

Here's the home, prior to staging. As you can see, the room, at this point, had no carpet nor had they finished the painting.

Home Staging Atlanta.com Before Picture

And after staging (see below). The style of the home Is Mediterranean.

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Posted Monday Apr 07

( 04/07/08 05:58PM ) — Elaine Manes IRIS~Colorado Stager ~ A Wonderful Space, LLC

All I can say is WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

( 04/07/08 05:59PM ) — Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company

I agree with Elaine! Congratulations on the happy ending!

Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company

( 04/07/08 06:05PM ) — Gary McAdams

Staging can make a big difference in a soft market. In a hot sellers market I'll be the first one to say no to staging but in a soft market it can be the difference between for sale and sold.

( 04/07/08 06:07PM ) — Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services

Congratulations on the success of your staging efforts!

( 04/07/08 06:20PM ) — Karen Dembsky, Atlanta Home Staging

such an awesome feeling and the best pat on the back a stager can get -- you go girl!~

( 04/07/08 06:25PM ) — Amy Prouty

Wow, thats awesome. Congrats! Any more pics of the house?

( 04/07/08 06:29PM ) — Julia Maher, Home Stager: Staging Fairfield County Connecticut CT

Kathy: We're ALL looking forward to more pictures - Mediteranean may even make a comeback in New England - who knows? Congrats - BIG TIME! (What a smart builder to select you...!) Julie

( 04/07/08 06:30PM ) — Kathy Passarette, L.I. Staging/Decorating

Kathy ~ Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment and the sales manager is obviously very happy with what you accomplished!

( 04/07/08 06:36PM ) — Kathy Nielsen Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Thanks everyone! The home is due to be professionally photographed soon, so... I'll have plenty of great shots to share with you.

Also - I'll be soon staging a second unit (scheduled for next week) which will be mediteranean as well but... a whole different layout. The furniture has been selected and the accessories will be purchased over the weekend. There'll be lots more pictures to share real soon.

Thanks again!

Kathy

( 04/07/08 07:30PM ) — Konnie MAC Northern Virginia Real Estate

I can see why.....nice..

( 04/07/08 07:49PM ) — Rob Muller - ABR, ASP, RCC, CNHS, LREA Cherokee County Real Estate

Congratulations! Staging made all the difference.

( 04/07/08 08:23PM ) — Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate

Kathy,

Way to go! 4 units sold in 7 days in this market is a true testamant to your talent.

( 04/07/08 08:42PM ) — Becky Raike & Nicole Forte -Staging Sells Your Home

Your work and project just get more amazing all the time!! Hey wait a minute you sold 4 house with only 1 staging - does that mean you get payed 4 times!! LOL!

Becky

( 04/07/08 11:09PM ) —

Wow , nice wish I could see the rest of the condo. nice going!

( 04/08/08 06:21AM ) — Kathy Nielsen Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

What's great is that the open house for the development hasn't occurred yet. I was signed on to do two homes and the 2nd one will be completed next week. When that is done, they'll have the grand opening and open house. Can't wait!

And yes, there'll be more pictures. I promise.

Kathy

( 04/08/08 06:26AM ) — Kathleen Garvey - Stager Idol - Florida Home Staging in Naples Ft. Myers

Rock on Kathy N! I loved the furniture you helped the builder purchase! I wish that was possible every time. (Don't we all?) Oh...what an exciting opportunity! Excellent! Sounds like you have a smart builder to work withon top of it. Nice work! Regards-Kathleen G

( 04/08/08 07:37AM ) — Kathy Nielsen Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Thanks, Kathleen G!

Kathy