Coarsegold, CA

How many times do we (professional stagers) say it. Have you heard it: The way we dwell is NOT the way to SELL.

These photos are from an example of clients that took my staging consultation seriously and made the necessary changes even though their house was a short sale property. They knew that paint was an inexpensive investment in getting the house more attention and getting it sold.

This house had 5 bedrooms and here are four:

The DINOSAUR (boys) room before:

Boys Bedroom AFTER

The garden (girls) bedroom before:

Girls Bedroom AFTER:

The Pooh (girls) Bedroom before:

Girls Bedroom AFTER:

The "Watermelon" master bedroom before:

Master Bedroom AFTER:

EVERY listed house needs at least a staging consultation AND savvy clients that implement some needed changes.

Call Dream Interior Redesign and Stagingfor an inexpensive staging consultation. Learn the professional tips that will help get your home off the market and SOLD. Serving the California foothill and mountain communities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, North Fork, Ahwahnee, Mariposa, Raymond, Wawona and Fish Camp. (559) 877-2442

Dream Interior Redesign and Staging was called in to stage this cape code on a serious budget. This house had been vacant and on the market for 3 months. I had to use only the owner's furnishings but I could add my accessories and artwork. She had all antiques and none were in very good condition. The agent that hired me stopped in afterwards, with clients looking for a higher-end home and they wrote an offer. The next agent in wrote another offer. This doesn't happen in today's market, 2 OFFERS in the first day.

I doubt that these before and after photos will make it into my portfolio. It's not a job that I'm most pleased with the design results, but everyone is happy. It's a 2 week escrow and I destage next weekend.

That oughta get the ball rollin'.

Moral...even when you have to use their old stuff it CAN happen. Must keep an open mind...I'm saying that to remind myself!

The new owners must really like blue!

I know that the staging really helped make this sale but this house also got a thorough cleaning and it really sparkled.

I also replaced all of the lighting fixtures throughout the house and it made a BIG difference! This is a must do for most houses in my area.

DREAM INTERIOR REDESIGN and HOME STAGING can help home owners and home seller's update their houses to set them apart from the competition. Using a professional Home Stager can make the difference. Call Ginger Foust today for a free phone consultation. 559-877-2442

Most home sellers and Realtors know that lighting is crucial when showing a house. Lighting warms rooms and creates ambiance. However, since having the lights on is so important they become points of focus and therefore can also be a negative distraction if they are old, outdated or in need of repair.

Updating the lighting fixtures in a marketed home is a relative small financial investment that can reap big rewards.

The big box DIY stores have updated fixtures that can measurably improve the WOW factor in any house. It is worth the money and the effort of installation to update light fixtures. Fixtures dating pre-80's and even 90's, give a negative impression.

I am often shocked by new homes that have contractor-grade, dated lighting fixtures. That message says, "I'm a low dollar house" and the results could mean a sales price that's lower than what is desired.

These are examples of some of the light fixtures that need replacing:

Sellers should also must keep the following in mind when preparing a home for sale, in regard to lighting. 1) Fixtures needs to shine, (no rust, no tarnish, no dust and no cobwebs, 2) All light bulbs must be working and need to be dust free, 3)Consider clear bulbs in fixtures where there is down light, 4) Add up-lights in dark corners and below silk plants for drama. 5) Add a timer to important fixtures if you will not be home to turn on the lights OR ask the Realtors to turn on the lights BEFORE the potential buyers come into the house. (2 minutes of preparation can make a lasting impression)

Dream Interior Redesign & Staging by Ginger Foust helps clients realize their dream of selling their home. To visit my website click here. For examples of lighting to use as replacements or photos of outdated lighting please contact me directly 559-877-2442.