All Aboard Staged Homes Trolly Tour

Real estate professionals had a rare opportunity last month to see several staged properties in the Naperville area in a unique way– on a trolly! We were super excited to host the Staged Home Trolly Tour, other hosts included Boerman Moving & Storage, HWA Home Warranty, Stewart Title and Jill Daniels, LLC. Thirty agents and…

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5 Organizing Tricks to Clear Kid Clutter for an Open House

While it’s enough of a challenge to get a home prepared for sale, add kids to the mix and the whole process may seem impossible for some. The never ending mess of toys, sticky fingers and even smelly diapers can deter a home buyer from making an offer. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging we have…

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How to Stage a Backyard for Sale

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When it comes time to selling a property, many homeowners tend to overlook one critical area — the backyard. Often times homebuyers are looking for a backyard that can be an extension of the property’s living space. They look for a yard where you can have family barbecues, intimate dinners under the stars or even…

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[Before + After] A Stately Home Gets Coastal Inspired Style

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Welcome home to this new construction property that can provide just over 6,000 square feet of comfort and a quality lifestyle home buyers aspire to. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we were excited to showcase this unique property and highlight its craftsmanship. This home provides a casual sophistication that is inspired by the coast. The…

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6 Cleaning Hacks to Refresh Your Home This Spring

This spring before you put your property on the market make sure to clean each room from top to bottom. While this task can be a timely, cleaning can increase a home’s value and be one of the most cost-effective preparation steps in the home staging process. It’s important to schedule some time before a…

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[Before + After] Showcasing A Newly Renovated Naperville Home

The homeowners of this gorgeously renovated modern traditional style brick home built in the 1980’s spared no expense. This home is completely renovated from top to bottom with a twist — upgrading materials to suite the latest trends and spark home buyer interest. However, despite the property’s clean lines, glass partition, barn doors and trendy lighting…

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Is Your Hinsdale Home Ready for the Spring Real Estate Market?

We’re quickly approaching the home buying and selling season, so if you’re planning on putting your house on the market this spring, it’s time to prep it for sale! Here are a few ways to start the home staging process to help win over buyers when it comes time to sell. Home Improvements = Bigger…

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Staging a Bathroom That’s Spa Worthy

When staging a bathroom Chicagoland Home Staging wants the space to be light, bright, spacious and clutter-free. We often suggest mimicking your favorite luxury hotel or spa to make this room the most attractive to potential home buyers, especially when it comes to the bathroom in the master suite. Just like a kitchen, the bathroom is always…

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The Art and Science Behind Home Staging a Naperville Property

Staging a home can be a crucial selling point when it comes to marketing a property. But, it’s more than just a pretty photo representing the home that makes it marketable. In fact, home staging is NOT about the “pretty photo” at all, it’s a combination of art, science, creativity, and psychology that connects the home…

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Home Staging Works: 2 Million Dollar Home Sold in 10 Days

This Tudor style home in Hinsdale needed a light and bright upgrade that only Chicagoland Home Staging could provide. This property had some amazing Tudor features to highlight: fireplaces, dark wood ceiling beams and paneling mimicking that “English manor look.” But, what happens when a Tudor home meets a home staging company looking to lure…

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