Staging a home for quick sale is every sellers goal and mine. So when it comes to home staging a Chicago single family home it takes a committed client and some hidden secrets. Chicago has become a city for many young families to take root and single family homes have sprouted in numerous boroughs of Chicago, from Lincoln Park to Bucktown, Andersonville to Logan Square. But, through the years many, many, single family homes have surfaced. That’s why when I get the phone call to stage an occupied single family home in Chicago, I get the twitches. Every property I walk into I am there to help them sell in record time and for top dollar. You can imagine the pressure in helping families in this market. BUT, this all changes when you have amazing clients, as I did with this property on Dickens.
Staging A Chicago Home For Quick Sale
The home was in great shape! It was professionally decorated over 5 years ago, however, interior design trends are only lasting 5-7 years because of our access to sites like Pinterest and Houzz. The colors, the window treatments were nice but for today’s buyer they needed to be changed out. It is amazing what some cosmetic updates can do. I am sure you can guess the first update…
Before…
After…
…yup, PAINT.
We updated every wall in the home. Literally, every wall, maybe we didn’t paint the closets, but, everything else got a fresh coat of paint. And yes we went with certain shades of gray, you can find out my favorite home staging gray paint colors here. Oh, but I had fun in the powder room and used one of my favorite shades of blue, I think it is the blue of my new logo. Anyway, one of the best ways to update your home if you are going to hit the market is following paint trends that homeowners want. And not just on the walls.
We had all the kitchen cabinets painted white. By updating the space with white cabinetry we took the house from 2008 to 2017! Of course, some light accessory rentals, plus removing all window treatments. You can’t tell here but, the walls were a creamy beige. If you want a list of all the colors used to paint this home, join my mailing list for the download (don’t worry, I don’t email often). I will send you the list of all these paint colors, just click here. Okay, so going back, paint, packing up all the red carpets, remember we don’t like red in staging, I talked all about that in one of my previous Feature Friday projects, you can read all about no red and other staging tips here. Anyhoo, new paint colors, removing all things red, no more valences and voila, staged property ready for a new homeowner.
Before…
After..
For each of my clients I give them a very detailed home staging report with everything that needs to be accomplished. I have clients that might “picked at it” and only do a 1/3, maybe 1/2 of the report, so I tell those clients,
“well, I caN’T say that your property was fully staged, and, Good Luck.”
But, many of my 2017 clients have been amazing, crossing off every item on the list, and not missing a beat. From using only white towels in the bathroom, to white bedding in the master, and adding pops of comfort and color throughout. Fixing all loose knobs, holes in drywall, and caulking everything, like everything. Caulking gun = staged. And I am happy to say that this client did it all…
This property hit the market last week and got on offer first weekend!
Out of respect for my clients I will not show all the before pictures, come back once everything is signed sealed and delivered to see the amazing room transformations.
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Amanda Love says
The entire house looks amazing! I love every room that you showed and I can’t believe it was all because of changing the colors of the walls. There’s really a lot that paint can change.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Thank you! yes, it is amazing what a little paint can do.
karen says
Wow – what amazing after photos! Can I move in? Love how clean and minimal the space looks. Its inspiring me to update my spaces (even though I’m not selling) just to refresh the vibe.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
awe thanks Karen!
Laurie says
I am so envious of people who have this ability like you do. I really do understand the importance of staging from watching too much HGTV. It make s a huge difference and is worth the expense.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
lol, yes, HGTV has definitely helped the home staging business.
Jessi says
My mom is working to sell her house in North Carolina, so I need to send this to her. They are actually up there working on the house now so this is perfect timing!
Brittany says
My jaw just about hit the floor when I saw the amazing transformation pictures! You are so incredibly talented and your clients are lucky to work with you. I love the changes to the paint colors it really lightened up everything and made it all look bigger and more spacious. Bravo!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
wow!!! thank you Brittany! I truly appreciate your kind words
Angela Tolsma says
WOW, white walls really are everything! I love how the kitchen turned out, that’s always the first thing I look for in a house!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
exactly! investing in kitchen upgrades are huge selling features
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
Wow, staging makes such a huge difference and I can see how it makes or breaks a sale! My daughter’s realtors hired stagers and it was a huge difference
Debra says
What a beautiful home, I wish I had that gift of being able to stage a home.
Heather says
Just the paint color alone made such a huge difference and really made the space appear larger. It is so worth having someone come in and stage your home because it helps to sell it so much faster!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
thank you heather! and yes, I of course agree, I think it is a small investment compared to a price drop of thousands.
Haley Bradley says
It is amazing how just changing the wall colors and window treatments can make such a huge difference. It gave it a clean and more modern appeal.
Lydia says
I LOVE how this home was staged. The kitchen/living room look so much brighter and larger. And the outside of this house is super cute!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
thank you!
Di Hickman says
Yes! Love this. It really shows how just a lick of fresh paint can open up a room. You made the house look so much bigger and more spacious! Beautiful staging
Nicole Feliciano says
This is fascinating. Your eye is exceptional and you are adding such value to the home selling process.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
wow, thank you for the kind words
Reesa Lewandowski says
Staging is not my strong suit at all! We have a small space so for us I feel like staging is the best way to go to do a quick sale!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Exactly! you are right
Tereza says
Oh it has turned out absolutely stunning! I bet the people selling it look at the pictures of after and are like daaaaym I wish I stayed there! Well done! xx
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
lol. it does happen when sellers like how it changed and bring the colors and ideas to their next home.
Jeanine says
Wow the after photos are incredible. So warm and inviting. For sure s great idea the staging is!
Blythe Alpern says
Wow, the staging made such a difference, as did painting the walls. The house felt so much brighter and open with the gray color change.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
agree! grey colors are actually very warm and inviting yet bright!
Nikki Arnold says
This is an amazing job! It looks so bright and modern. I love the neutral colors you picked as well.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
yes, we went with a more neutral but still stylish color! thanks for popping in
Olivia says
I LOVE the warm and cozy feel to these! The after photos are just amazing. Such great work! I love it.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Thank you!
Amy says
Wow this looks amazing! I love the modern look you created. I want to live here lol!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Thank you Amy! It was all about updating this home to feel more modern than traditional
Orana Velarde says
wow what an amazing change! The house really does look more inviting and buyable. I am impressed at how a couple of changes can improve the look of a house.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Exactly Orana-I saw a few big changes and you will have a home ready to sell
Kerri says
I wish you could stage my house for just everyday living. I love how each room was transformed and it is totally my style!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Awe Great! Thank you Kerri
Kiwi says
Oh wow I never realized how PAINT can really boost a home. The Paint really gave the home a fresh new look instantly!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Yes! paint is the first and fastest ROI
Kecia | OnlineIncomeMom says
Thanks for these tips! We plan to sell our home within the next 2-3 years, and now I know that everything will need to be repainting before listing.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
lol. yes, paint is the best ROI! good luck and we are here if you have any questions