Staging to sell.

The Seattle real estate market changed greatly from 2007 to 2008 and Stage Right Now has been there for Homeowners, Real Estate Agents, Developers and Builders to meet their needs. In previous years sellers were enjoying a market where buyers were competing for homes at a frenzied pace. However in 2007 the local market cooled and many stepped to the sidelines to see what was going to happen to our community. Against expectations, the slowdown was real but appreciation continued to show respectable gains. In 2007 we saw sellers returning to the market in droves and understanding that they must do everything they can do to market and sell their property! The first half of 2008 has started with sellers and agents realizing they must stage their properties to rise above their competition.

We are pleased to say that Staging awareness is growing rapidly in our area and the industry is finally beginning to understand that it is a mandatory step in the selling process! Staging equals increased Equity for all sellers, so let Stage Right Now’s team of professionals go to work for you to get the absolute TOP DOLLAR for your listing! Don't leave money on the table by not Staging!
Today we are going to feature Owner occupied listings
You only get one chance to make a first impression. The difference between a good impression and a blah one may mean the difference between an immediate offer or a property that lingers on the market. Our consultations provide a custom analysis specific to the property which identifies the target audience with the goal of creating a lifestyle brand that will appeal to the most amount of people.
Our two hour consultation provides:
- Tips for speedy ways to maximize property value
- Ideas to highlight positive selling features and minimize flaws
- A caffeinated jolt of what to do, how to do it and priorities
- Abundant resources so that the staging can be done quickly
- Quick assessment of the first impression
- An evaluation of items such as color, flow, furniture, accessories, style, smell, cleaning, clutter, and condition

Who should use this service:
- Sellers who are motivated to execute the recommendations
- Brokers who want to give this as a value-added gift to sellers or are interested in implementing the staging solutions

Real Estate - October 5th, 2007
Staging homes to sell - or staging to live!
FEEL RIGHT AT HOME
By Susan Gold and Leah Stahlsmith
The fall home-sales season is upon us, and it is time for real estate agents and sellers to prepare properties for sale. If you are in the market to sell your home, you probably already realize that your property needs to be as clean, clutter-free and in as good repair as possible, inside and out... READ MORE

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME is a monthly column in the Real Estate section of the North Seattle Herald Outlook and Madison Park Times, published by the Pacific Publishing Company.

Real Estate - November 09, 2007
FEEL RIGHT AT HOME: By Leah Stahlsmith
Let homebuyers see your home in a different light
With the end of daylight-savings time and the approach of winter, it's dark out there! If you are putting your house on the market, shorter afternoons and darker days can make selling more of a challenge. And most real estate agents and potential buyers would rather view a home during the light of day.However, this challenge of ... READ MORE

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME is a monthly column in the Real Estate section of the North Seattle Herald Outlook and Madison Park Times, published by the Pacific Publishing Company.

Real Estate - December 07, 2007
FEEL RIGHT AT HOME: By Leah Stahlsmith
Sell the comforts of your home
If you are in the market to sell your house, the holidays can be a wonderful time to show your home. After all, what are potential buyers looking for when they are shopping around? They are looking for a house they can call home... READ MORE

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME is a monthly column in the Real Estate section of the North Seattle Herald Outlook and Madison Park Times, published by the Pacific Publishing Company.

Real Estate - Start the new year with an organized slate
FEEL RIGHT AT HOME: By Leah Stahlsmith
01/10/2008
January is National G.O. Month - that stands for Get Organized, and what a month it is to GO! Regardless of your resolutions, January is a good time to get organized - be it financially, or with your time, clutter or whatever you feel is out of control. Many people have the desire to get organize... Read More

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME is a monthly column in the Real Estate section of the North Seattle Herald Outlook and Madison Park Times, published by the Pacific Publishing Company.

Real Estate - March 6, 2008
FEEL RIGHT AT HOME by Susan Gold
Spring for some color for your home
The days are getting longer, sun and light are flooding in and spring is in the air - why not take this wonderful opportunity to not only clean but refresh your home with a new wash of color? Read More...

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME is a monthly column in the Real Estate section of the North Seattle Herald Outlook and Madison Park Times, published by the Pacific Publishing Company.

Stage your home for distinctive results
If you have been to an open house recently, you might have noticed some properties look better (or show better) than others. These properties have most likely been "staged," a process coined by Bellevue's Barb Schwarz more than 30 years ago. Home staging has become a very popular concept these da... READ MORE.

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME
A monthly column in the Real Estate section of the Herald Outlook and Madison Park Times, published by the Pacific Publishing Company.