How We Sold This Marietta Georgia Home in 5 Days
In fact, not only did we get a contract in 5 days, we had a bidding war between two buyers with another two other agents preparing to write offers as well.
For the sellers, this wasn't just good news, it was great news as their home had been on the market for two years prior.
So, how did we sell this Marietta Home in 5 days?
Here's what the home looked like prior to the home staging consultation:
The fireplace, which is a feature of the home is not even pictured, and resides to the far right.
Here's the same room after re-arranging their existing furniture.
Photo taken Atlanta Real Estate Photographer, Iran Watson.
As the home stager for this home, I knew it was important to create a more warm and inviting space, which was accomplished by re-arranging the furniture. I had also recommended that the fireplace, which was black, be painted white which elevated the look and feel.
As you can see, it took a team to help sell this Marietta home in 5 days. The combined efforts of the agent, the home stager (me) and having incredible photos truly does make a difference.
Originally posted in AtlantaHomeStaging.net
Error #1: Too much stuff. In some homes, it could mean too much furniture. In others, it could mean something as simple as too many photos. The key when selling is to show off as much "real estate" the home has to offer. To solve this challenge, start by removing some of the larger items first. Next, remove all non-essential items. For example, let's say you have a stack of magazines that you've saved for a rainy day. Now's a great time to let 'em go.
Error #2: Hiding the features the home has to offer. I'll use this before and after picture to illustrate. One of the features of this home is the hardwood floors. However, as you'll see in this before picture, it's hardly visible. Solution - remove the rug. Yes. It can be that easy.
Here's the same room after being professionally home staged in Marietta, Georgia by Kathy Nielsen.
Error #3: Showcasing the room. After years of having helped homeowners sell their homes more quickly, I've come to realize that this is perhaps one of the greatest challenges of all. It's difficult for homeowners to understand exactly what changes to make that will have a significant impact. Solution - purchase a few accessories that help draw your eye to some of the features. Re-arrange your furniture to make it more appealing. It's exactly what we did in this home staging.
If in doubt, search for an experienced home stager. Many offer occupied home staging services and can assist in helping you stand out amongst the other homes on the market.
Originally posted in AtlantaHomeStaging.net
Atlanta Home Stager - Staging Flipped Properties
Staging these homes is such an incredible experience. The combination of efforts to take a home and make it one of the most desireable, is thrilling. The transformations are always huge.
As with any vacant home, the furniture and accessories is what helps engage the buyer on an emotional level. It adds the warmth and makes the home inviting, starting on the Internet and carried through when the prospective buyer visits the home first-hand.
And a shout-out to the Atlanta investors who use our services - Thank you for making me part of your team. Thanks, too, for having the confidence in me to help set your home apart from the others on the market.
Here's a short video clip of some of the Atlanta investment properties we've staged:
Home Staging Starts with the MLS Listing
Years ago, I made an executive decision to elevate my home staging services by offering after pictures, at no additional charge, to the homeowner and/or agent for their use in the marketing of the home. Here's why:
Who Says Houses Don't Sell In The Winter?
I've heard it, and I'm sure you've heard it as well.
Well, it's time to kick that old adage to the curb.
All of these homes pictured below have received contracts in December and January. Yup, that's right. And.. they all had:
And here's a close-up of one of the kitchens:
See, houses do sell in the winter!
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This Atlanta Home Staging Company, Georgia Interior Solutions, provide excellent home staging services in and around Atlanta. Contact us today for your free no-obligation appointment at 678 522 8392.
This Atlanta Home Staging Company, Georgia Interior Solutions, has the expertise and experience to help showcase your home and/or listing so that it stands out from the others on the market. With years of experience and a massive inventory designed to compliment any style home, we implement solutions that draw the buyer in and allow them to emotionally connect with the home.
Kathy Nielsen, owner and principal design stylist is considered to be an expert in the field of home staging. Her design work has been featured in Atlanta Magazine; Atlanta Home Improvement; Points North; Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Atlanta Business Chronicle and had a home featured on HGTV's "Sleep On It." Voted Regional Professional Stager of the Year 2011, your Atlanta home will outshine the others on the market.
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Georgia Interior Solutions offers a variety of home staging solutions to accommodate all budgets.
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Pricing varies and depends on whether the home is vacant or occupied as well as the quantity of rooms staged. To schedule an appointment, contact us at info@homestagingatlanta.com or call 678 522 8392.
We work with builders, banks, agents, investors and homeowners and look forward to the opportunity to assist you.
At Georgia Interior Solutions, we take great pride in our Staging Projects. Below is a small sample of what some of our clients had to say:
"Working with Kathy has been an amazing experience. Her staging really set my listing apart from the competition and is what made the difference for the Buyer's choosing my listing. She has the ability to take a blank canvas of a vacant home and turn it into a showcase property. The staging was so excellent that the Buyer's are hoping to use Kathy for interior design on the home once they move in. I couldn't have been happier throughout the entire process of working with Kathy and the Seller's share in my experience! Thanks for helping us stand above the competition Kathy! Regan Maeroff www.RealEstateRegan.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
I want to thank you again for the phenomenal job you did staging the East Point home. You are not a stager. You are an artist. Your attention to detail really accentuated the character and charm. You obviously have a gift for knowing the perfect piece to use in order for a space to become alive and vibrant. Your staging was a large part of why this property went under contract in 9 days! thank you for being so dependable, timely, and professional. I admire your work, and I look forward to working with you for many years to come. Tom Trimble – Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta
I initially had my house for sale as a vacant house. I had done extensive renovations that I was proud of and anxious to show them off, but instead of praise the buyer's comments were things like "the rooms are too small", "we need more space", etc. After Kathy staged the house the comments changed from "it's too small" to "it's so cute" and "oh, I love the kitchen". The staging was a complete success, and after three weeks I received an offer that was almost full price. I put my house on the market in one of the worse times in history. The design and staging that Kathy did for my home definitely helped my house sell. I would recommend her to anyone. John Farlow/Homeowner
Thank you so much for the staging you provided me. The selection of furniture you chose and your attention to detail with all the accessories really made the difference. I couldn't be happier that my house sold as quickly as it did in such a difficult market. Your professionalism and customer service during the entire process made the experience easy. I will without a doubt recommend your services to all my family and friends. :) Terri/Homeowner
I was referred to clients whose home had been listed for two years with another real estate agent without any luck. They had relocated to Houston and had been making two mortgage payments the whole time--ouch! The house was vacant and had been updated in some areas, but not others, and it didn't show well. I had received Kathy's name from another agent in my office and brought her in to stage the home. She not only came up with a complete staging plan but also helped advise us on paint color selection, lighting and other items that needed updating. When I walked into the home after Kathy had staged it, I wanted to move in! The result--we received a full-price offer before I even had it on FMLS! Two weeks later we were under contract, and had several disappointed potential buyers who had liked the home, but thought they could take their time making a decision. What a wonderful situation for a realtor to be in! My clients are so relieved and happy, and I'm an even bigger fan of staging now that I've seen these results. I have actually turned down listings where the client needed staging and didn't want to make the investment. I use Kathy exclusively for all my staging. She's the best. Kirsten Conover/ Realtor, Prudential Georgia
Thank you so much for the incredible staging job you did on our house. We sold it in only 6 weeks! We received so much good feedback from all the showings we had. We are looking forward to using your services again and I highly recommend you to anyone who is considering staging a home! Best regards, Gretchen Patsios/ Home Builder
Thank you so much for your work in staging my parent's home. Before we had it staged with Georgia Interior Solutions, the only comments we received were very negative. The house was drab, lifeless and had no appeal. After you staged the home, the comments were favorable. "Nice home." "Beautiful." " Showed well." We signed a contract today to sell the house. I loved your taste in furniture and design and would highly recommend your company to others. Sincerely, Bonita Smith/ Brookhaven, Atlanta, Georgia
Kathy Nielsen did an excellent job of staging one of my properties recently listed in Dunwoody. I had sold this home twice before with no problem however with the recent market conditions we decided to give this a try after being on the market several months. It totally worked and all staging was completed when promised and estimates gave homeowner several different options. Thanks Kathy and we are closing tomorrow! Betsy Malcolm/ Coldwell Banker
We had heard that staging would help to sell homes quicker and for top dollar, but weren’t sure it was worth it. Now we would have to agree! We held an Open House 2 days after the house was staged and ended up with 2 offers the next day! The house was under contract that week. At the closing we asked the buyers whether or not the staging helped in making their decision and they said a definite “Yes!”. They felt it helped them visualize how their furniture would work in the space and generally made it look more appealing. Kathy was also amazing to work with and went way above and beyond what she was compensated for. Not only did she decorate our flip home beautifully, but she also helped us finish some touchups with our flooring and cabinets while waiting for the furniture to be delivered! Thanks so much, Kathy. You are a gem! We will definitely use Georgia Interior Solutions again!! Tracy & Jeff/Homeowners
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