Staging

They often say it is bad to leave things to the imagination. That is especially true in real estate. Staging is really the art of presenting your property to prospective purchasers in the most appealing way.

A home that has been staged properly usually sells faster and for a better price. People have been seeking my advice for years because of my track record for selling homes. Here is my top ten list of simple staging tips in no particular order. When I come to your home I give you much more in depth, specific, room by room instructions.

Leslie's Top Eleven Staging Musts

1-Paint if needed.  Subtle warm earth colors are preferable
2-Arranging furniture to optimize space and use of room
3-De-cluttering- removal of personal photos, knick-knacks, toys and odds and ends
4-Organize closets
5-Wash windows inside and out
6-Remove magnets and photos from refrigerator
7-Clean out garage and basement areas
8-Clear kitchen and bathroom counters
9-Re-caulking
10-Use candles or potpourri to mask pet and cooking odors
11-Power washing patios and driveways

Staging in Action

Feng Shui – is the ancient Chinese are of placement.  The objective is to create harmony and balance in your environment through establishing easy traffic patterns throughout your home.  Furniture positioning and placement along with de-cluttering enable the healthier flow of energy.  This can apply to specific rooms, work areas, entire house including the outside areas.  My partner and I believe preparing/staging a home is a critical piece of the process.   Statistics prove homes that show well bring the highest dollar possible in the timeliest manner.

Both our staging consultation and Feng Shui services are free to all clients who list their property with us.

If you would like some help preparing your home for sale or if you have questions, please don't hesitate to call me at 312-933-0818 or by Email