Is there a good time to list? Most agents will say during the spring months---March through June. But data from actual sales show it depends where you live. For example, homes on the west coast sell almost equally in every month except January. This is because the climate is temperate all year 'round. In [...]
The spring and early summer property listing frenzy is behind us. Premiere Stagers & Realty had 6 houses staged during this time period. Two houses were sold and de-staged, and two other houses were staged and put on the market. In the last couple of weeks, 4 houses have sold and now need to [...]
Traditional This house was sold last year, but the new owner received an unexpected job change to another state not that long after moving in. Therefore, not much work was done to make this house their own. So, before listing it this year, the owner contacted Premiere Stagers & Realty to stage it. It [...]
Pricing a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 1117 square foot house is based upon the comparables of recently-sold or active properties within its subdivision. Since the house next door is also for sale, it is definitely a comparable. However, that house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a family room. Both houses are in a desirable neighborhood. [...]
Modern Farmhouse Style Modern farmhouse combines the lines of contemporary design with cozy accents to create a modern, fresh take on the country-living inspired style. Modern farmhouse style is known for its neutral palette and characterized by natural textures such as puffy cotton or linens, and materials like wood or galvanized steel. Apparently it is the new look [...]
After two successful stagings by Premiere Stagers & Realty (formerly Premiere Home Stagers) at Middleton Glen Retirement Community, there was one unit left to sell. This two-bedroom unit was quite large and, thus, was a little more expensive. The director knew it was likely to sell faster if it was staged. It is difficult [...]
Room with a View Some houses have dual focal points. In the case here, the house sits on top of a bluff overlooking a river. But there is also a fireplace. So how does one orient the furniture--toward the river or the fireplace? Premiere Home Stagers did not ignore either focal point. The furniture [...]
What is luxury? --a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort --something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary -- an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease Luxury can mean different things to different people, depending on your circumstances. For example, luxury can mean a hot shower, 3 meals [...]
Consultations Home stagers will perform consultations on your house as to items that need to be removed, items that should be re-positioned elsewhere, and where to place items in each room. The stager will also make recommendations as to repairs, updates and paint colors. They either charge an hourly rate or give a straight [...]
It can be confusing for buyers to visualize what should go in a niche. Let a home stager show you possibilities.
