Posts Tagged ‘staging a home’
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[Before + After]Small Tweaks Sold This Home Quickly
We recently were hired to stage a Glen Ellyn, Illinois home for one client looking to sell their property quickly for the biggest return on their investment. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging we couldn’t wait to transform this space with a few small tweaks to highlight each room, while still creating one cohesive look throughout…
Read MoreHow to Stage a Bookcase Like a Pro
While built-in bookcases, shelves and storage can be a highlight of a room, these surfaces can easily accumulate clutter overtime, leaving a homebuyer feeling overwhelmed when touring the property. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we don’t want the homebuyer caught up looking at what’s displayed on the shelves, rather we want them to feel comfortable…
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 More5 Must Have Accessories to Dress Up Your Outdoor Space
Staging decor doesn’t stop at the patio door. It’s important to treat your outdoor spaces like an extension of the home showcasing stylish patio furniture, colorful accessories, outdoor lighting, and privacy. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging we know how to accessorize your Naperville home’s outdoor spaces to connect with a home buyer. According to a…
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…
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