Friday, December 27, 2013

Sold in 8 Days!

Remember this house?



It had been on the market for 328 days without an offer.


After Southern Staging & Redesign staged the house...





 
...it sold within 8 days of going back on the market.

 


And the seller was able to increase his price! 



You don't get that kind of reaction with a vacant house!  This seller is living proof.

If your house has been sitting stale without productive showings, it may be time for a home staging consultation or a vacant staging plan.  Give me a call and let's set something up!
Nan Johnston
770-251-0608 home/office
nan@southern-staging.com

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Latest Vacant Staging (November 2013)

What I've been up too lately....

(please excuse the bad photos. digital photo classes are next on my list of things to-do)

A few weeks ago, a very nice gentleman contacted me about helping him prepare his house to sell. It had been vacant for about a year and he was frustrated with the lack of interest in his property.

 
His current agent suggested having the house professionally staged.
 

He had a few things to complete before I could get in there to work...

 
 
...and I needed to wrap my head around staging a house with 3 living areas.
 
 
 
 
 
 
A design plan was created...

 
 
Accessories were gathered...
 

 
 
Furniture was delivered...
 
 
 
Accessories were placed in just the right spots...


 

 
Turning a sterile and empty space...
 

 
into a warm and inviting home.
 
 
 
 
Creating  positive thoughts instantly...
 
 
into a buyers mind.
 
When buyers see empty rooms, they instantly start finding the flaws in a house.  Having a house professionally staged, doesn't hide those flaws, however, keeps them from being the very first impression while viewing a property.  Showing them that every house can become a warm and inviting home.
 
For more information about staging your vacant property, contact us at nan@southern-staging.com
770-251-0608 home/office
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 


 

 

Friday, October 11, 2013

Recent East Atlanta Vacant Staging

I had a great opportunity to work on a re-hab in   the East Atlanta Village area. The contractor and owners decided to keep some of the retro features of the house and update other areas. Once the house was staged, we all wanted to move right in. See for yourself...


 

 
 
 

 

 

 



So far this house has been on the market for a few weeks and I heard through the grape vine an offer is in the works.  Vacant houses can not get that kind of action. Give me a call for more information about vacant home staging.

Nan Johnston
Southern Staging & Redesign
770-251-0608 home/office
770-301-4786 cell

 
 
 
 
 
 


More Before & After pics...

This beautiful vacant home had recently been updated with new flooring, countertops, paint, carpet, etc.
 
 
Rooms were lightened up with light shades of paint.
 
 
Furniture and accessories were installed to create a welcoming space.
 

 
Some furniture was left behind for us to work with... 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 
...and other furniture was rented to fill in the empty key rooms.

 
 

 
 

 
 Accessories were added to create the emotional connection points that a buyer needs in order to be able to envision this house as their own.
 
 
If you have a vacant home to sell, staging is the only way a buyer is going to be able to visualize how the space feels in a positive way. Empty rooms are confusing, cold, unwelcoming and depressing. Furnishing and accessorizing the key rooms can be the difference in a quick sale or a slow one.  Give us a call to discuss your options with your vacant house.
 
Nan Johnston
Southern Staging & Redesign
770-251-0608 home/office