Posts Tagged ‘margaret gehr’
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Artwork for a Home
At Chicagoland Home Staging we’ve seen our share of mistakes made when displaying artwork in a home from proportions to quality to placement. Artwork is one of the most important finishing touches in a home. Our team loves using pieces that can add personality to a space and overall make the room look more cohesive…
Read MoreHome Staging Tricks: How to Make a Home Light + Bright
One of the most important accessories to use when staging a home is the lighting utilized in a space. The lighter and brighter the property appears the more eager the buyer will be to make an offer. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we not only recommend lighting fixture updates, but we also provide lighting sources…
Read More5 Signs It’s Time to Declutter [Plus, How to Stop It From Happening Again!]
Have you ever felt disorganized, unaccomplished or even stressed about life and not sure why you feel this way? It could be the clutter building up around you at home. Take a look around you, are you feeling cramped at home? We collect things for a number of reasons–maybe you think you’ll need to use…
Read More5 Ways to Create a Luxe Look for Less
Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, our responsibility is to create a luxurious space that will fit the lifestyle of the home buyer, while still being budget-friendly for our clients, the home seller. There is a delicate balance to showcasing a luxe look for less, here are five ways to add some luxury to your everyday…
Read MoreHow to Streamline a Property When Selling
When it comes time to sell a property, it’s important to plan ahead and take the time you need to make smart decisions that will leave you feeling less stressed on the market. A major part of that decision making is “what items will stay and what items will go in the home” to create…
Read MoreStaged and Sold for Over $15k in Westmont
The team at Chicagoland Home Staging did it again, as their staging plan helps get a listing staged and sold for more money. This 5-bedroom property situated on Scott Court in Westmont, sold for $865,000, exactly $16,000 above asking price! We’re thrilled to see our clients receive such a spectacular return on their investment,…
Read More5 Must-Do Summer Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home
Summer is here, and of course can be a hectic few months — schools out, vacations are scheduled and many just want to enjoy the great outdoors, rather than maintaining a property for sale on the market. Despite busy schedules, now is the time to take advantage of the market before it shifts by hiring…
Read MoreHome Staging Works: Nearly 1-Million Dollar Home Sold in 1 Day
This Georgian style home in Hinsdale needed a more sophisticated, light and bright upgrade that only the Chicagoland Home Staging team could provide. The red brick home on Ravine Road blends original details with contemporary interior design. Our team came up with a plan to combine the two styles with chic, neutral furnishings that…
Read More4 Reasons to Stage a New Construction Home
When a home buyer typically tours a property the first idea that usually comes to mind is, “how would I live here?” “Where would all my ‘stuff’ go?” Without furnishings in a room to create visual cues, often times a buyer will feel confused and deterred to make an offer. It’s important to clearly define…
Read MoreHow to Stage An Entryway That Grabs Buyer’s Attention
The first room a homebuyer will see inside a property is an entryway, so it must be staged to grab a buyer’s attention and impress them enough to continue touring the home. Some properties may have a grand entry, while others have limited space to define this particular function of the home. Regardless of your…
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