Posts Tagged ‘margaret gehr’
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…
Read MoreHow to Stage a Property During the Winter Market
Here in the Chicago area winter can be brutal, especially when it comes to buying and selling real estate. While this is considered the slow season for the market, it can be a crucial time for a home seller to sell quickly. According to an article from Realtor.com, “in the winter, there are fewer homes…
Read More[Before + After] Staging a Hinsdale Property Comeback
Flipping a property can be a gamble, not only do you have to find a good deal, but you have to complete the rehab in a timely manner, relist the property and find the perfect buyer. Having a good team, behind your flipping business is an understatement — you’ll need a contract, real estate agent, lender,…
Read More#RESACON2018 Inspire and Implement
Chicagoland’s Margaret Gehr and Kathy Lobkovich, had the opportunity to head to Las Vegas for the 2018 RESA Convention last month to learn and interact with some of the industry’s most influential leaders. The RESA Convention is the real estate staging industry’s annual convention known for it’s diverse line-up of speakers, who are carefully selected…
Read More[Before + After] Cottage Style Home Staged in Burr Ridge
We recently had the opportunity to stage an affordable Burr Ridge Illinois home for our client, who needed an amazing home staging transformation to show off the property’s value. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging we were excited to highlight the positive features of the home, including it’s amazing views looking out over a valley of trees and…
Read MoreMixing Patterns Helps Showcase a Naperville Home
To begin using patterned elements inside a room it’s important to start small. Rather than utilizing bold, graphic, eye-catching prints that can be a bit overwhelming in a property for sale, here at Chicagoland Home Staging we pair designs with similar colors to set the tone of the room. When pulling inventory for a staging day,…
Read More4 Ways to Stage an Office Space in Your Naperville Home
The number of people who want to work from home or remotely has grown significantly in the last few years, making an office space inside the property an important room to highlight in a home for sale. In a recent report from FlexJobs, there are now 3.9 million Americans or 2.9% of the total US workforce who…
Read MoreBudget-Friendly Home Staging Tips to Maximize Curb Appeal
When is the last time you stood at the curb of your home and studied the property from street view? Is your house’s exterior covered in mildew? Maybe the listing has been dwarfed by overgrown bushes and trees? Or the front door has been faded and chipped by past storms? By spending some time in…
Read More5 Home Staging Tips to Get Ready for the Naperville Spring Real Estate Market
Are you noticing signs of life returning to your yard, neighboring garden or park? As the flowers blossom, it’s a reassuring reminder that new beginnings are around the corner, especially in real estate. The warmer temperatures will have many homeowners flirting with the idea of listing their home on the real estate market, so competition…
Read MoreWhat’s On Trend | How to Choose the Right Seating for Your Home
Time to kick off those shoes and have a seat. But, which would prefer to sit on a couch, accent chair or ottoman? Each has its importance when furnishing a room and can spruce up a conversation area in a living room, family room, master bedroom, even an office. While these items are staples in…
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