With lots of homes on the market, home sellers need to use every advantage to attract potential buyers to their listing. Want to impress over 90% of them? (If video below doesn't show immediately - refresh page and it should load quickly.)
A special thanks to HD Open House Photography. While this short presentation only includes two of their shots -- I'm sure you found their work impressive like we do!
Margaret Oscilia of Creative Concepts – Home Staging and Contracting serves Salem Oregon and surrounding areas specializing in helping home sellers stage to sell and home owners to transform their homes from ordinary to extraordinary. Services range from staging and paint color consultations, providing rental furniture and decor for vacant homes, re-designing occupied homes to managing remodeling projects.
All too often we see kitchens that lack pizzazz and feel dated. Does this kitchen need a complete remodel? What if a few things are changed to give it a new look? We all know that having a fabulous kitchen helps sell homes!
This kitchen island placement is awkward and small when compared to more contemporary kitchens like these:
{via House of Turquoise}
Painting the walls and modifying the existing kitchen island transformed this kitchen to a showcase (white cabinets are always in style) that most people couldn’t have originally envisioned! The island was moved and extended with a butcher block top — now providing an eating bar and a contemporary look.
DAA DAAH!!!! – - Wow what a difference!
Amazing improvement on a teensy budget! Lots of DIY instructions too at the link above provided byThe Nesting Game!
Wondering what improvements you can make with a teensy budget? Sometimes inspiration and a fresh set of eyes is all you need! We love brain storming and providing improvement ideas on how best to make your home perfect for you or help prepare it for sale!
During a recent home staging consultation a home seller (who had children) said "We can't live in a staged home! Home buyers will just have to understandthat we live here".
These home sellers did most of what we recommended to prepare their home for sale, but there were two huge issues not resolved which would have cost them less than $500 -- many months later, their home is still on the market.
On the other hand, we have many sellers who take the "I'll do what ever it takes"approach. When selling a home the "packaging" is so important! Each of four these homes photographed here were owner occupied.
They rented some items from our inventory of furniture and decor. Our staging company provided them lots of tips and tricks on how to best live in a home that was for sale, making it less stressful for their families. Better yet -- each of them sold in under 30 days!
Sold in under 30 days?!!
These homes were NOT super bargain priced. They did have a step up on the competition however because they:
They also were inconvenienced a very short time because the home sold quickly!!
These are just a few of the success stories we have been a part of in 2011. If you want a higher price for your home or don't really need to sell, now is not the time to make a half hearted approach to selling. (And it could be many years before those prices rise.)
These rooms aren't perfect. All have used items the home seller's had on hand to help keep the staging costs down.
The amount these sellers paid for staging was minor compared to having the keep their home on the market for months (and possibly lower the price), not to mention the stress related to living in a staged home for month after month! They transformed their homes from ordinary to extraordinary and the results speak for themselves!
They all portrayed a beautiful home as well as a desirable lifestyle that was awaiting new home buyers. The secret is -- buyers will take into consideration that you are living in a home for sale. BUT -- they won't feel as much "WOW" or as welcomed .... and your home probably won't be the one they fall in love with (and those are the ones that get the offers).
When marketing your Oregon home for sale, make sure it is properly prepared for the best possible sale. Even if you are living in the home, it can look like the dream home buyers are looking for!
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Wishing you a heart that overflows with thanksfulness -- every day and in every situation. A true recipe for a joyous day!
The times of sticking a sign in the yard and receiving a full price offer is highly unlikely — BUT — we are seeing amazing things happening this fall in the real estate market throughout the Willamette Valley.
All the homes we staged in September have sold (except one builder model). Coincidence? We don’t think so!
In the first two weeks of October, we staged 11 houses – and by October 22 five of these homes are under contract. No they weren’t foreclosures or short sales or undervalued. They were priced well by their agents and prepared for sale with great care. These houses sold in two to 14 days – prices were from $165,000 to $575,000 – and the houses were located in Salem, Albany and Corvallis.
Here’s one example from a September staging job:
We often deal with estates and out of area heirs who have many aspects of their parents estate to handle. Rather than bargain price the estate, this family chose to have some updating performed, hoping for a quicker sale. Within a few weeks an estate sale was held, wallpaper removed, painting done, new carpeting installed and property was staged.
Here are some before pictures on how the home looked on our first visit:
Think this house is a candidate for a quick sale? Probably not.
How about now? Here is how it looked when it went on the market:
We didn’t even have time to get professional photos taken . . . it went on the market on Friday and by Monday had more than one offer . . . and yes this home sold for OVER the asking price.
Looking for the best possible way to market your home?
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Home staging services for Salem & the Willamette Valley-specializing in staging, interior redesign, repairs and remodeling. Let us help you prepare your home for sale or achieve the look you love!
You can't change your location or the market conditions, but you CAN change the impact your home makes and whether the buyer can envision making this their home.
Why do buyer's need to envision themselves living in your residence? Ask any realtor and they will agree -- buyers shop with logic and make offers with emotion. Buying a home is an emotional decision.
To maximize your home selling profits, it must show very well. Creative Concepts Home Staging and Contracting can help you with all aspects of preparing your home for sale. From staging, repairs or updating, to packing and cleaning - Creative Concepts will help you maximize your time and budget and reduce the stress of selling your home.
Why would your home need "staging" to help make it show well? Staging is a design technique that uses your own belongings and furnishings to make the house inviting to the widest audience of potential buyers possible. Staging emphasizes the positive features of your home, and minimizes the challenges.
If a buyer is distracted by clutter, odors, excess furniture or decorating choices, they are not going to be able to "see" the actual space. Staging is looking through the buyer's eyes and creating a notable impression that will last even if they view six more houses that day! In any market, statistics show that staging helps the home sell faster and for higher prices than comparable homes in the area.
Our goal is to support you in your efforts to sell your home in the quickest amount of time for the most money, and with the least amount of stress. From curb appeal to the laundry area, we can help show off your home to make a premiere presentation!!
Home staging, repairs and remodeling provided for Salem, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Philomath, Stayton and the Willamette Valley Oregon areas.
Contact us at: 503-881-0886
A dated faux paint, clutter and faded bedding are replaced, transforming this bedroom to a resort looking retreat!
When featuring a home for sale, even small areas can make a big impact, like this little courtyard - vacant it hold no appeal but with a few added features it is memorable!
Accentuating the architecture is what great staging does best! Where is the fireplace in the first listing photo?
Decluttered and a light bright photo makes this room appear spacious and inviting.
Correct paint color again makes a huge difference. The first photo was the actual MLS listing photo -- note the difference in the woodwork -- it really stands out after painting!
A spacious master bathroom can seem cold and uninviting -- but with a few accessories really becomes appealing!
Only 10% can imagine the possiblities a vacant room holds -- a huge room can seem daunting when vacant but warm and lovely when staged!
Creative Concepts and Contracting very capably came to my rescue and helped me with my real estate problem. After 35 years in the same home, I was ready to move, but the task was too daunting. They went above and beyond the call of duty by helping me pack and clear out many years of accumulation. In addition to the work they did, they provided me so much moral and emotional support. The transformation they performed on my home was amazing, and during the first open house multiple full price offers were received! Selling my house became a quick and less stressful process due to their excellent abilities! Outstanding!
Elaine Dahl
Homeowner-Keizer Oregon
"From a photographer's point of view, working with Margaret makes my job simple. Her eye for design and attention to detail are top notch. I would recommend Margaret to anyone who is serious about selling their house."
Shane Mincinski - Real Estate Photographer - Corvallis Oregon
Margaret Oscilia really has a keen eye for detail! Her sense of style really creates the WOW factor that makes your home stand out from the crowd and sell faster!! She provided me an amazing model home on short notice, going above and beyond my expectations.
Polly Cappalo
Principal Broker
Windermere Willamette Valley -Albany Oregon
Thank you for all your help in preparing my home for sale. My health issues made this an impossible but necessary task for me; and you performed all the work professionally and beyond my expectations. Your ingenuity and competence made your work affordable and helped my home sell quickly in a "buyers" market. The quality of your work is exceptional - thank you!
Elmer Brown - Homeowner-Portland Oregon
Over and over again, I have been impressed by the real estate transformations Joe and Margaret achieve. I have personally worked with them for nearly 20 years. They are committed to quality workmanship, attention to detail and are resourceful and capable. They are my first choice for staging and repairs.
Don Paterson -Broker Windermere Pacific West Properties, Inc.
The work you did on our home was professional and the results were wonderful. Your attitude and experience made the process fun also. Thank you so much!
Doris - Homeowner - Salem, Oregon
AMAZING! When I walked into the room my jaw dropped! I couldn't believe the difference. Thank you SO much.
Kristen Smith, Keller Williams - Albany Oregon
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