Posts Tagged ‘staging a house’
DuPage Real Producers – Design Feature
Chicagoland Home Staging was featured in DuPage Real Producers! This feature tells the story of how Margaret Gehr and Kathy Lobkovich came together to provide staging services that are used exclusively by some of the top REALTORS in Chicagoland. DuPage Real Producers Magazine Margaret and Kathy make it a point to attend home staging conferences…
Read MoreTransform Your Guest Room Into a Cozy Retreat
If you’re planning on entertaining overnight guests this holiday season, do you have a cozy retreat for them? An area for guests to call home during their short stay can make them feel more at home. Setting up a guest room can be easy, even if it’s only a temporary sleeping spot. Here are a few…
Read MoreCreating a Focal Point in the Dining Room
The holidays are here and if you’re hosting the family for Thanksgiving, Hanukah or Christmas the dining room will be a major place to entertain guests. While the main focal point in this room is the dining table, what’s even more important is what’s displayed on top of the table’s surface. The centerpiece can be inspired…
Read More[Before +After] A Hinsdale Living Room Goes Neutral
Chicagoland Home Staging had the privilege to recently work on a property in the highly desired area of Hinsdale. This house worth over 1-million dollars was having trouble finding a new buyer. The property had been on and off the market for over a year before hiring our team to properly prepare and showcase the…
Read MoreOur Go To Neutral Paint Colors
Neutral paint colors can instantly add personality, a soft hue and dimension to any room without overpowering the space. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we suggest neutral colors when staging a home because creams, beiges, and grays appeal to more home buyers as they tour the property. Neutral colors are timeless, sophisticated hues that make them the…
Read MoreProof That Staging a Vacant Property Really Works
Imagine opening the door to your new home to find nothing except blank, bland walls starring back at you. While previewing the property the imperfections begin to stick out – a gouge in the hardwood floors, holes in the wall, not to mention a leaky window. Then while in this large open space you ask:…
Read MoreHome Staging Tips for a Bonus Room
Bonus rooms can become a focal point when selling a property because these rooms are typically large spaces that can be used as anything — a playroom, a guest room or a large entertaining area. The problem is if these spaces are not utilized properly to fit the potential home buyer’s lifestyle it may be overlooked…
Read MoreAll 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…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreHow to Stage a Backyard for Sale
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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