I have to say that red is my favorite color, both to wear and to have in my home decor. I also like black and white and gray. Trends come and go. And selling is a one-time deal. Right now, I'm working toward making all spaces cleaner, new paint, and decluttering along the way. It's all part of my master plan to slowly work towards a home that will be easier to stage much later. After living in my home for 25 years, it shows its age. Yes, paint is a wonderful way to freshen a place.
I staged my house from Facebook Market. I have a very distinct style with tons of ethnic pieces. I toned it down and got a few replacement pieces, while putting some of my stuff in storage. After I sold the house, I put all the new stuff back on Facebook Market. 😂😂
My agent suggested “Q-Tip” clean. And it works. I’ve sold 3 homes over the last 10 years. We got 2-3 offers the first day on all of them. Cleaning/decluttering works!
Great info, as always. In my experience, most agents aren't that skilled at knowing this subject, and it's only the exceptional ones who are on the ball about it. So many agents just go with the "good enough" plan of a place being clean and uncluttered/depersonalized, and neutral tones, then after that, they're kind of shruggy. Much better info on here, per usual!
I loved your video. Great info. Thank you! I'm getting ready to sell my house. I updated the light fixtures. Painted the walls, baseboards, the doors and replaced the door knobs. It looks like a new home already. I bought pillows, throws, towels, some lamps, and new bedding for all the beds. I guess I'm on the right route! 🙌🏼
Definitely worth it to look at the hot homes in your area! I sold a condo in LA, the stagers went very neutral. However, when I sold a family home in Oregon last year, the stagers added minimal pops of color in the (4) bedrooms to differentiate them.
1. Layered neutral pillows 2. Area rug in neutrals 3. Artwork and mirrors 4. Great lighting and new fixtures, brighter is better 5. New bedding and towels- white and brights Neutral paint in all rooms
I have to say I’ve been watching your videos for a while & I don’t even think I noticed your shelves. LOL!!! Who knew it was a “problem”. I’m almost 60 & planning to downsize. Too many steps. LOL!!! It’s not like I’m 90 but they are a but much even now. I’m cleaning my house up but truthfully (for a guy) everyone says my house like a Pottery Barn store as it is. LOL!!! Although, the only thing I’m doing is painting my (primary) bedroom & getting the carpets clean which are only upstairs. Your videos are very well done. Keep up the good work.
I am a huge proponent of staging and would not even think of selling a house without it being staged. I got 10% above asking price and multiple offers on my home in 3 days thanks to staging. But, when I had my home staged, much of it was staged using this cheap non-descript furniture and furnishings my stager had. She did use several pieces of my furniture but none of my pictures, rugs, or decor. I didn’t buy a thing which was good because the furniture she used was very cheap and uncomfortable (think Home Goods “as is” ). In my experience, stagers only focus on what looks good, what is extremely trendy and what is very plain vanilla. In one case she staged the guest room using a “fake” bed. In any event, it did cost me about 6K (this was about 6 years ago for a very, very tiny row house in Arlington, Va right over the DC line) but I got more than my money back with a very quick sale from an all cash buyer.
Quick question about curtains. We have a dinning room with a sliding door and a window. It's facing the back and side yard that has a fence around it with a street behind it. I have curtains but would it be ok if I had nothing there? ( no blinds or curtains...) just completely bare windows. It makes the room brighter but kind of seems incomplete.
I think I got my answer from house beautiful, the title in the article is “ Designers Share When It's OK Not to Use Curtains“. It might be different for staging but in the meantime that’s what I think I’ll go of off.
@@CynthiaCruz-w6u If you don't have a privacy issue or direct sunlight coming in to fade your interior keep them off. Definitely remove the rods if you have no drapes. My friends have a beautiful coastal home and have no drapes across the back for their dining/kitchen and living room areas. of course they have drapes for the bedroom and media room. I would love to not have to have window coverings . I put a roller shade up for my triple slider and absolutely love it.
Should have included bathroom light fixtures. Those tract home ones with big vanity bulbs sticking out are tell for not paying attention to details. Have seen them in $700,000++ homes for sale. Sad and a real turn-off, but easily changed.
I'm always surprised to see how many listings have those oversized, puffy sofas and chairs. I think it's mainly the men's choice for comfort, but they're so ugly. 😂
What about the average seller in these examples? Majority of sellers are probably not 1million $ houses. Good suggestion for pillows and creates less waste is slip covers on existing pillows.
She's not a stager AND a staged home looks loads different than a home that's lived in. There is a way Kati to set up a green screen and then your background can be whatever you want. I love your bookshelves and picture. Home is living in your space.
I have to say that red is my favorite color, both to wear and to have in my home decor. I also like black and white and gray. Trends come and go. And selling is a one-time deal. Right now, I'm working toward making all spaces cleaner, new paint, and decluttering along the way. It's all part of my master plan to slowly work towards a home that will be easier to stage much later. After living in my home for 25 years, it shows its age. Yes, paint is a wonderful way to freshen a place.
Exactly the same, except my thing is coastal, Beachy blues.
Those colors would not appeal to me
I staged my house from Facebook Market. I have a very distinct style with tons of ethnic pieces. I toned it down and got a few replacement pieces, while putting some of my stuff in storage. After I sold the house, I put all the new stuff back on Facebook Market. 😂😂
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@@ericksonsails thanks
My agent suggested “Q-Tip” clean. And it works. I’ve sold 3 homes over the last 10 years.
We got 2-3 offers the first day on all of them. Cleaning/decluttering works!
That's amazing to hear! Cleaning and decluttering really make a difference in selling a home.
Fantastic. You found the winning formula
Great info, as always. In my experience, most agents aren't that skilled at knowing this subject, and it's only the exceptional ones who are on the ball about it. So many agents just go with the "good enough" plan of a place being clean and uncluttered/depersonalized, and neutral tones, then after that, they're kind of shruggy. Much better info on here, per usual!
Thank you for always watching!
I loved your video. Great info. Thank you! I'm getting ready to sell my house. I updated the light fixtures. Painted the walls, baseboards, the doors and replaced the door knobs. It looks like a new home already. I bought pillows, throws, towels, some lamps, and new bedding for all the beds. I guess I'm on the right route! 🙌🏼
Definitely worth it to look at the hot homes in your area! I sold a condo in LA, the stagers went very neutral. However, when I sold a family home in Oregon last year, the stagers added minimal pops of color in the (4) bedrooms to differentiate them.
I like your bookshelves.
1. Layered neutral pillows
2. Area rug in neutrals
3. Artwork and mirrors
4. Great lighting and new fixtures, brighter is better
5. New bedding and towels- white and brights
Neutral paint in all rooms
I have to say I’ve been watching your videos for a while & I don’t even think I noticed your shelves. LOL!!! Who knew it was a “problem”. I’m almost 60 & planning to downsize. Too many steps. LOL!!! It’s not like I’m 90 but they are a but much even now. I’m cleaning my house up but truthfully (for a guy) everyone says my house like a Pottery Barn store as it is. LOL!!! Although, the only thing I’m doing is painting my (primary) bedroom & getting the carpets clean which are only upstairs. Your videos are very well done. Keep up the good work.
Awwww thank you!! And thanks for your comment!!
I’d love to hear about staging an empty rental property on a budget
Facebook Marketplace, Ross, TJ, Target, Wayfair online and discount furniture stores.
I LOVE your bookshelves! People would hate mine. They’re so full of albums and binders that I want to hide them.
great tips. Practical and doable.
Glad it was helpful!
Love your videos. Bookshelves nice!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoy the videos.
Thanks so much for showing pictures!
Your bookshelves look nice!
I am a huge proponent of staging and would not even think of selling a house without it being staged. I got 10% above asking price and multiple offers on my home in 3 days thanks to staging. But, when I had my home staged, much of it was staged using this cheap non-descript furniture and furnishings my stager had. She did use several pieces of my furniture but none of my pictures, rugs, or decor. I didn’t buy a thing which was good because the furniture she used was very cheap and uncomfortable (think Home Goods “as is” ). In my experience, stagers only focus on what looks good, what is extremely trendy and what is very plain vanilla. In one case she staged the guest room using a “fake” bed. In any event, it did cost me about 6K (this was about 6 years ago for a very, very tiny row house in Arlington, Va right over the DC line) but I got more than my money back with a very quick sale from an all cash buyer.
I cannot believe people have commented about your bookshelves. They’re YOURS. Geez
Your videos are so great! Thanks for all the ideas.
I'm glad you enjoy the videos! Thank you for watching.
Show us lots of rooms!
Helpful video….thanks
Awesome, thanks for watching!
I have built in book shelves in 3 rooms that are completely full of books. What do I do with hundreds of books that we love and read.
I had to laugh. I bought that rug. 😂. Fortunately it wasn’t large.
It’s ok! But if you’re moving it’s tough!
Do you recommend the virtual staging or just the physical kind???
I don’t love virtual staging. People are disappointed when they come in the door.
What are your thoughts on large cowhide rugs?
Some would not like them because they love animals. Avoid offensive opportunities.
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Quick question about curtains. We have a dinning room with a sliding door and a window. It's facing the back and side yard that has a fence around it with a street behind it. I have curtains but would it be ok if I had nothing there? ( no blinds or curtains...) just completely bare windows. It makes the room brighter but kind of seems incomplete.
@@allalala9916 Great question, I have the same dilemma with using curtains on my slider
Yes ..after painting .It is so much brighter. Do I need to put back the curtain panels? can I keep the curtain rods up or should I remove those?
I think I got my answer from house beautiful, the title in the article is “ Designers Share When It's OK Not to Use Curtains“. It might be different for staging but in the meantime that’s what I think I’ll go of off.
@@CynthiaCruz-w6u If you don't have a privacy issue or direct sunlight coming in to fade your interior keep them off. Definitely remove the rods if you have no drapes. My friends have a beautiful coastal home and have no drapes across the back for their dining/kitchen and living room areas. of course they have drapes for the bedroom and media room. I would love to not have to have window coverings . I put a roller shade up for my triple slider and absolutely love it.
Should have included bathroom light fixtures. Those tract home ones with big vanity bulbs sticking out are tell for not paying attention to details. Have seen them in $700,000++ homes for sale. Sad and a real turn-off, but easily changed.
@@kbaz6658 Those are so old fashioned and like you said really easy to replace
All the white couches look great but most people will not have due to keeping them clean
LOL! Your bookshelves look fine. Even good. You are living in your home, not staging it :-)
I know!!
I'm always surprised to see how many listings have those oversized, puffy sofas and chairs. I think it's mainly the men's choice for comfort, but they're so ugly. 😂
Those huge recliners with the cup holders are the worst, so are those huge pleather sofa sets from Costco 😝
UA-camr Nick Lewis always makes fun of those.
@@allalala9916 Nick is the best, love his snarky sense of humor
I could have sworn that in an earlier video you said not to have rugs because people want to see the floor?
What about the average seller in these examples? Majority of sellers are probably not 1million $ houses. Good suggestion for pillows and creates less waste is slip covers on existing pillows.
Who is a stager in Little Rock, AR
I don’t know personally but I’m sure a local agent could tell you. Need an agent?
It's hard to take you seriously when you speak about staging because of your style😢
She's not a stager AND a staged home looks loads different than a home that's lived in. There is a way Kati to set up a green screen and then your background can be whatever you want. I love your bookshelves and picture. Home is living in your space.