One proven staging fundamental is to selectively move some items out of the home in order to create a clean and uncluttered look inside. Yesterday was an item removal day for these clients, and we made great progress on their staging plan.
Many thanks to Casey's Estate Cleanout Solutions for making this an easy process for our sellers. Casey and his team continue to be a wonderful resource for our clients as they prepare for their big sale.
You don’t need to sign a listing contract in order to start working on your sale. What you really need is a plan. And a good plan includes the following:
#1) A professional market analysis that helps you select the right list price for your home.
#2) A customized marketing plan, including staging and cosmetic updates, designed to attract multiple offers.
#3) A clear understanding of the fees associated with your sale.
Once you understand and approve of your plan, we get to work. The listing contract gets signed later. In the meantime, we get your home ready for the market.
One way we can help you ease into the home selling process is to "stage your home in stages", or one room at a time. This photo serves as an excellent example.
Rather than stage the entire home all at once, we helped our new clients by completing the living room, dining room, and kitchen staging first. Staging these 3 rooms gave us plenty of beautiful photos to work with.
Soon, we'll be marketing this property as a "coming soon listing" as we complete the rest of our staging -- ensuring we'll have plenty of buyers lined up to tour the home when showings begin.
(photo by Step Inside Media with staging by Shelley Lazzareschi and Dan Miller)
Why do auto dealers detail a pre-owned car before putting it up for sale?
The dealers know we love stepping into a car that's sparkling clean and free of blemishes. A detailed car gives us the feeling that it's been well-maintained and cared for, which translates into a higher price.
These are the exact same reasons why we invest so much into the preparation of your home before it hits the market. Investing in staging, cleaning, repairs and simple cosmetic updates attracts more buyers to your sale. Buyers who write cleaner offers, and for prices that deliver a remarkable return on your investment.
(Staging by Debbie Lea and Shelley Lazzareschi, photography by Step Inside Media.)
We're excited to share that we're receiving excellent feedback from our sellers about Ann Bolden and her professional cleaning service. Ann is punctual, thorough, and an excellent communicator, too.
To schedule your own visit with Ann's Cleaning, you can call Ann directly at 608-445-3645.
Do you need help thinking through all of the steps leading up to your future home or condo sale? Reach out to your Mad City Dream Homes realtor for a helpful conversation. We're here to help.
(photo by Step Inside Media, staging by Debbie Lea and Shelley Lazzareschi, cleaning by Ann's Cleaning Service)
We welcomed Wendy Broadhead from Benjamin Moore to a recent team meeting. Wendy is an expert color consultant who helps our clients find interior and exterior paint colors that make their home "sing" (as Wendy puts it). She updated us on 2024 trends and insights: creamier, 'boho' neutrals are in; nothing beats having wallpaper professionally hung; and green is nature's neutral. Thank you for your time, Wendy. We had fun learning from you!
Do you have a color decision that Wendy may be able to help with? We'd love to connect you.
(photo by Step Inside Media with staging by Debbie Lea and Alan Feder)
Repairing, cleaning, and (when needed) replacing your carpet will improve your home's aesthetic appeal and maintain its market value. Here are a few carpet care contractors who have capably served our clients over the years.
As always, we are here to help you make the right connections for any type of project around your home. Call your Mad City Dream Homes realtor whenever you need a little help.
…We love helping each seller create a presentation that makes them feel proud of their listing, no matter the price point. With staging, cosmetic updates, photography, video, and professional marketing of the home and neighborhood -- we have so many wonderful opportunities to create a showcase listing.
(photo by Step Inside Media with staging by Debbie Lea and Alan Feder)
Have you been wondering about the possibilities for your home? Contact us for a helpful consultation. We're here to help you plan for your future and prepare for an amazing return on your investment.
Many older ceiling fans are big and bulky and can make a room feel crowded and dated. But many of the newer models are sleek and stylish and offer the perfect complement.
Would you like help selecting a ceiling fan for a room in your home? Please feel free to call us. Today's selection offers some beautiful and affordable designs, and we'd love to help you choose the right one.
While we're at it, we can help you update your light fixtures, too, and connect you with a reputable contractor to install them.
(Photo by Step Inside Media with staging by Debbie Lea and Alan Feder)
Experience has taught us that a successful sale is very often the result of 5 different experts coming together in support of the seller's goals.
(Photo by Step Inside Media)
The first two experts are the professional painter and the professional handyman. The painter and the handyman create value by eliminating common buyer objections, and by addressing a few low-cost/high-impact updates. It's amazing what new cabinet hardware, a few new light fixtures, and a fresh coat of the right paint can do for a home. Very often it's the simple updates like these that create tens of thousands of dollars of value for the client.
The third expert is the professional stager. The stager shares her guidance with the painter and the
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