Stage It and Sell it Fast

Today's "Sunday Morning" Show on CBS featured Home Staging and how many Realtors won't even consider taking on a house that isn't staged.

Latest Stageworks News

It's been a busy month for the Stageworks team. We have been doing some redesign projects and a few staging projects as well.

News has reached us of some staging successes in the past few weeks. We are thrilled that our hard work has paid off for our clients.

Deerwood Estates Home - Jacksonville, FL
Offer accepted in 90 days!

Kingswood Residence - Gainesville, FL
Contract signed in 59 days!

Kingswood Charmer

This Charming 3BR/2BA Traditional Home in the popular neighborhood of Kingswood in Gainesville, FL was Stageworks' most recent project.

We chose transitional furnishings to appeal to the broadest range of buyers, making it warm and inviting. With it's lovely lush backyard, and bright & cheery interior, this home is a perfect choice for first time buyers or a growing family.

Freshly painted, new stainless steel appliances, and new tile floor in the family room, kitchen and laundry room make this house a MUST SEE!

See More Photos HERE

1525 NW 51ST Terrace Gainesville,32605 Price: $178,500 Claire Jacobson Realtor Direct Phone: (352) 264-2723 Cell Phone: (352) 214-4802 Office Phone: (352) 372-5375 Office: Northwest 39th Ave Contact Me View My Profile View My Listings Judy Boles Realtor Direct Phone: (352) 264-3074 Cell Phone: (352) 538-5108 Office Phone: (352) 372-5375 Office: Northwest 39th Ave Contact Me View My Profile View My Listings

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www.stageworksredesign.com

Another Home Sold After Being Staged by Stageworks

The owners of this lovely Jacksonville home were savvy enough to know that staging was necessary if they wanted it to catch the attention of buyers who were searching online. They were living in the home and had great furnishings, but the overall appeal needed a boost. By rearranging, simplifying, brightening and lightening, the house shined above the competition.

And because of their foresight,
they received a contract in only 53 days!

Remember.....your house doesn't have to be vacant in order to benefit from an experienced staging professional. Often a simple rearranging of furnishings will do the trick. If new items are needed for a finished look, the home owner has the new updated items to take along to their new home.

Staging and interior design are completely different. Design is very personal and specific to how a homeowner lives in their space. Home Staging is about depersonalizing your space, while keeping it warm and inviting.

In 2011, staged homes will have a huge advantage over homes that are cluttered and dark. You can't afford NOT to stage in this economic climate.

Our Most Recent Staged Home

Located on 5 acres of land and surrounded by majestic oaks, this English Tudor home has it all. the main home has 4 bedrooms, office, formal living room and dining room, family room with massive stone fireplace and library. The kitchen is designed to accommodate the best of all cooks. Professional 6 burner gas range, 3 ovens and warming drawer and sub zero refrigerator are just a few of the amenities that will allow you to prepare a meal for your family or guests. The kitchen has a large breakfast room overlooking the grounds. A lovely guest house remains under the same roof though adjacent to the main home via a covered walkway, which is a great home for guests, parents or teenagers. The main home has a 3 car garage and the guest house has a 1 car garage. A true English estate.

This beautiful home is listed through Keller Williams Realty - Team Generation. You may contact their office at 904-371-5908. Learn more about this house and see all photos here.

Ocala, FL Staging Success!

This house was vacant and on the market for almost one year. The owner was frustrated and confused. She kept hearing it was dirty and small and the living room was difficult to furnish. Often a furnished home can seem larger than if it were vacant, which is counter intuitive, but true. The house was in a great neighborhood, but one which had many homes for sale.

We staged the house with transitional furnishings, keeping it simple and stylish. And while EVERY other house in the neighborhood either went into foreclosure or remained on the market, this house SOLD. It took a few more weeks than our average of 37 days, but quite a success in our eyes, as well as, the happy homeowner.

Our One Day Redesign!

A recent redesign using a lot of what the home owner already had. We had a few new pillows and two chair slipcover made, and pulled items from around the house to make the room cozy and inviting. The two slipper chairs were dull and dated and by having them slipped and placed side by side with the illusion of a single skirt, we created a loveseat.

Later, if the homeowner decides to make a change, she can use them together or apart. Green design in its purest form!

Redesign Made Simple

Often, the thought of hiring an interior designer can be intimidating. How much will it cost? How does it work? I don't know what my style is! Stageworks' no nonsense approach to designing home interiors begins with basic good design elements. We then build upon those basics to create a specific style that expresses the soul of a house and it's inhabitants.

We start with a brief questionnaire to discover your style sensibilities. Then craft a plan to create a room you will love for as little cost as possible. We often can use much of what you already have with a bit of updating using fresh paint or fabric.

The Stageworks team, Nancy & Lauri, will redesign as many or few rooms as you wish. Just need a living room redo? No problem. We can do it in a day or two depending on the scope of the job. Shopping services are offered for a hourly fee. And we'll bring our tools for moving furniture, hanging pictures and we even may take on a small furniture refurbishing project....on site!

Redesigning your home's interior should be fun not stressful. Having two redesign experts at once makes the project move along quickly. And with very affordable fees, you won't find a more cost effective way to redesign your home.

Call us for an in-home analysis today. In Jacksonville call 904-309-1433, and Gainesville 352-384-3950

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Offer Accepted in 8 Days!

The owner of the lovely Gainesville Duck Pond house informed us that an offer was made within the first week on the market, but not by just one buyer, but three.

"I wanted to let you know that as of yesterday we are under contract.

Thanks so much, I know your work had everything to do with it! Everyone who saw the house thought it showed beautifully. Our realtor kept hearing that the property showed much better than competing properties on the market. I knew staging would help but I never thought anything would bring that kind of interest in this market. We will definitely recommend your services to anyone looking to sell in the area."

Very nice news indeed!

Vintage Duck Pond Bungalow

This 1930's vintage Duckpond home in Gainesville, Florida was a pleasure to stage. Not only were the owners great to work with, the home's charm made our job even more enjoyable.. It is located on a corner lot with a 2 car detached garage. The Craftsman style is accentuated with Cypress paneling, beams and mantel as well as a built in hutch and a bright, cracked tile, Florida Room. The three bedrooms are generously sized with one cedar closet and a built in desk. Home has been continuously updated and meticulously maintained by the loving owners over the years.

If you haven't had a chance to view it in person, make sure to go by and check it out. And view the virtual tour here.

Kitchen/Adjacent Dining and Den

Spacious Living Room

Master Bedroom

Bright and Cheery Sunroom

Bedroom

Amy Catledge & Rick Fowler
ERA Trend Realty
4141 NW 37th Place
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 359-0327 Amy Cell
(352) 262-0597 Rick Cell
(352) 378-2470 Fax
Email: acatledge@eratrend.com