Staging Works

I had the opportunity to stage a (very large) condo that was vacant.  This was through a relo company and the condo had been on the market for 5 months – with very little activity.  After previewing the condo, I decided the living/dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom and bath (the entire first floor) were all that needed to be staged, which would save the relo company quite a bit of money, but still have a great impact.  So I rented the furniture from an outside vendor, rented my own accessories to the relo company, and moved everything in. 

And guess what?  The condo sold 5 weeks later!  When i wnet there earlier this week to pick up my things I met the selling agent and the new homeowners.  And each of them said to me – separately, – that the reason the buyers bought the condo was because it was staged.  That allowed them to see the space as it could be used…..despite the rather dated interiors.

That’s wonderful news for all of us who stage……..let’s see what we can do to spread it!