When advising clients about preparing their home for showings and open houses, I always say to remove all evidence of pets - including the pets themselves. If the pet is locked up in the garage or backyard, those areas will be hard to show, so it's always best to have them off to "visit grandma" or for a ride in the car if possible.
Additionally, while owners may not be able to smell any odors from the litter boxes, pet food or bedding, buyers with sensitive noses may be turned off by these smells. Removing these items is a simple step to take, and well worth the effort. Personally I always find it distracting when I'm viewing a home and see the pet food in the oddest places - like a bathroom counter or bedroom. I love pets - but for showing a home love them hidden!
Well, rules are meant to be broken -- sometimes! Just love these darling arrangements and wouldn't they be a fun centerpiece! Even for an open house!
Creative Concepts and Contracting -- Creative ideas, innovative solutions, professional services. Contact us for ideas on how to prepare your home for a successful sale in 2009. Staging magic our specialty! Margaret Oscilia, Home Stager and Redesign Specialist 503-881-0886
Many homes have quirks, odd areas or challenging floor plans that can cause buyers to say “what were they thinking?” or “that’s odd”! When showing your home for sale, these are the last thoughts you want to be going through buyers’ minds! Over 90% of home buyers cannot visualize the potential of a room. They see only what is. Additionally, over 85% of buyers are looking at photos on the internet first – if the rooms look odd, they won’t make an appointment to view the home!
Armed with this information, a professional home stager will turn these quirks into features so buyers will have a clear and favorable impression!
This two bedroom home had great features, but the living room was only a little over 9 feet wide and REALLY L O N G! Buyers could not figure out how they would arrange their furniture or optimize the space. By bringing in a few pieces of furniture, these questions are answered for them.
By dividing this long awkward space into two areas, buyers will now be able to “see” the potential of separating the room to serve two purposes. They can imagine a cozy reading corner or perhaps a sunny space for their desk.
Even a few pieces of furniture added to a space can give buyers ideas on how they would use a room. With so many vacant homes on the market, light staging sets the home apart on the internet and in person! This option is affordable and important in a buyers market!
This MLS photo shows a large space, but one that is hard to visualize. How would I use this space? How would a table look?
Answer these type of questions for potential buyers and your photos on the MLS will have more impact and appeal!
Not every home will be a "model" home -- but every home can be appealing and attractive to buyers. Be sure your home is prepared to sell - even in a buyers' market by maximizing its potential and minimizing its flaws! Contact Creative Concepts and Contracting for great ideas at 503-881-0886!
We can’t think of a better way to welcome spring than by attending the Wednesday Farmers' Market in downtown Salem on Chemeketa Street NE between Liberty and High streets! Even if it’s a little overcast or drizzly, it always a fun experience!
If you haven’t visited the market previously, you’re in for a treat! The streets are cordoned off and vendors set up stands selling everything from jewelry, plants, baked goods, hand crafted items and more. It’s a great spot to grab a unique lunch and a beautiful (and affordable) bouquet of flowers!
This week (after I get my flowers) I’ll be checking out booths for Mother’s Day ideas and I’m sure I’ll find something unique and that she’ll love. Perhaps there will be some early locally grown produce (I can hardly wait), and I’m still needing a few starts for my vegetable garden too.
It’s an entertaining atmosphere and a great local shopping experience! The market is open from 10-2 on Wednesdays from May through October.
Creative Concepts and Contracting provides professional home staging, repairs and remodeling for Salem Oregon and surrounding areas. We’re always looking for fresh new ideas to help homeowners present their houses for sale – contact us at 503-881-0886 for ideas on selling your home successfully in a buyers market. Four of our staged homes received offers last week!
My blogs have been sparse lately -- and some loyal readers have commented -- what are you up to? Is everything okay? How's the real estate market in Oregon lately?
Well -- we've been having some great things happening in the real estate and staging part of our world --
New clients, new realtors and new homes to stage, but even more fun for us is that those pending signs are being hung on many of the properties we've worked on!
This past week alone four properties have received offers. A total of over $1.6M of inventory. Now this may be common for some areas or markets, but when there is 21 months of inventory in some areas and the average DOM is hovering at 140+ and much more on high end homes -- we are celebrating these offers! Better yet - so are the realtors and home sellers we work with!
That's the great news -- now there's always a downside -- we have a lot of furniture to move in the next few weeks! So if you see some crazy folks going in and out of a house that was for sale and singing "We Like to Move It, Move It" -- you'll know its us -- we love moving furniture! It means success for our home sellers!
More soon -- but right now I've got to go strap on my dancing shoes and start moving it!
Creative Concepts and Contracting provides quality professional staging and contractor services for Salem Oregon and surrounding areas. Utilizing the power of staging as a marketing tool is smart in any market, but statistics show even more important in a buyers market! Contact us for statistics, information and how we can help move it for you! 503-881-0886
Thinking of selling your home this spring and summer?
If homes continue selling at the current rate it would take from 11-21 months to sell the homes already listed in our local areas. With so much competition for home buyer's attention, what will set your home apart from others?
Did you know that over 85% of home buyers look on the internet first for a home? Make sure those pictures are enticing!
Join us on KGAL 1580 Real Estate Talk at 10:06 this Saturday -- We'll be giving away some great get it sold tips that will help your home get noticed!
The first impression is the only impression!
Creative Concepts and Contracting provides staging and contracting for Salem Oregon and surrounding areas. Specializing in helping homeowners prepare their homes to compete in any market -- contact us for more information at 503-881-0886.
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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 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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