This Lawrenceville, GA staged home has a story to tell. In January I received a frantic call from the homeowner who had already vacated the property. "Please help me. I don't know what else to do," she said. The home had been on the market for 6 months with only 1 lowball offer. I got the property address and told her I would take a look.
When I got there I found that the house was in pretty good shape. It had been painted and updated, but had no "flair." Plus, there was that awful blue carpet in the basement. (Some homeowners think that since it's in the basement, it doesn't matter. Guess again!) Here's a photo of the family room as I found it:
The homeowner had left some furniture, but it needed more with added accessories to bring it to life. I put together a home staging plan and pitched it to her. Here is the final result for the family room:
The home went under contract in a few (2-3) weeks! In speaking with the homeowner recently she said, "That's the best money I ever spent." We like to use the word "invested," but who's quibbling?
Patsy Overton, ASP, CNRCP
Accredited Staging Professional * Certified Color Consultant
Patsy@SSSHomeStaging.com 770-843-2307 www.SSSHomeStaging.com
Totally amazing how such a little effort can return such a reward! Do you mind if I use this example with some clients?
Patsy - love how the room turned out. Nicely done and love the accessories. Great job!
Patsy, How I wish home staging was catching on here. Anyway, the change is so dramatic, with some simple fixes.
Awesome job lady, of course it sold!
Pat - of course you can use it! We've got to get the word out about staging.
Mannie - Thank you.
Andrea - why don't you fly me to New Milford and we'll make the rounds talking up staging with your clients. What fun!
Patsy- what a great example of showing that by adding the right accessories and placing them in the hands of the right stager staging doesn't have to be that expensive.
Super Patsy, looks so nice with the carpet added. The space is tied so nicely together. Love that chair!
Great work Patsy! It's so important to have a conversation area - not just a sofa. Otherwise people don't feel that the room is large enough to entertain.
Love these success stories Patsy! Congrats!
Thanks, ladies, for your comments. Yes, the Zebra print chair is a new find. Comes in both black & white and cream & brown (shown above). I'm using it everywhere.
WOW! Patsy - the carpet and the larger focal point over the fireplace make a HUGE difference!
Patsy you are my rockstar hero! Can't wait to put you to work. I will deffinitely use your pics to show the value of staging! Thanks!
Debra - I'm so happy to see you "out there!" Thanks for your comments. Don't think I've ever been anyone's "rockstar hero" before, so I'm savoring the moment.
Yahoo Patsy!! The room looks fabulous!! I can see why it sold-great story!! Thanks for sharing.
I love a good home staging success story! Well done! Congrats on the fast sale!
WOW Patsy what a big difference and great results! Your clients words "best money ever spent" needs to be shouted from the rooftops!!!
Cathy, Sharon & Ginger - thank you! You all are such an encouragement to me.