Home 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…

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4 Home Staging Rules to Get Your Home Sold Quickly

Every home can benefit from some form of home staging. Some sellers may just need some advice or an action plan to follow, while others need rental furniture. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging  we offer complete home staging, redesign, and consultation services, that agents, sellers, and Realtors can trust to get their homes sold faster…

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How 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…

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5 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…

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4 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…

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How to Stage An Entryway That Grabs Buyer’s Attention

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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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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…

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Our 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…

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Proof 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:…

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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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