Thank you to our Wonderful Clients!

January 17, 2018January 19, 2018Leave a comment

Hey there, Happy Nesters!

I am so excited to share with you all that we received an awesome award today from Houzz.com. We were awarded the Best of Houzz 2018 for customer service! Check out the press release below, and a few of our favorite living rooms we got to stage in 2017!

Staging The Nest – Living Room – Vacant Staging

Staging The Nest – Vacant Home Staging

Staging The Nest – Living Room – Vacant Home Staging

Staging The Nest – Living Room – After Staging

Photo Credit: BK Designs Real Estate Photography

STAGING THE NEST of THE WOODLANDS, TX

Awarded Best Of Houzz 2018

Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building,

Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

THE WOODLANDS, TX, USA, January 18, 2018 – STAGING THE NEST of The Woodlands, TX has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The home staging and design company was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

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The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2017. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best Of Houzz 2018” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

“Our team is so honored and blessed to have been selected for this award! A huge thank you to all of our clients past and present who have trusted and continue to trust our company to stage their homes. Without you, we could not do what we truly love! Let’s make 2018 even more impressive together!”

– Ashley Fuentes, Owner & Principal home stager at Staging The Nest

“The Houzz community selected a phenomenal group of Best of Houzz 2018 award winners, so this year’s recipients should be very proud,” said Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Houzz. “Best of Houzz winners represent some of the most talented and customer-focused professionals in our industry, and we are extremely pleased to give them both this recognition and a platform on which to showcase their expertise.” Follow Staging The Nest on Houzz.com.

About Staging The Nest

Staging the Nest is a Home Staging and Design company serving Houston, The Woodlands, and the surrounding areas. Our Professional Home Stager is Certified through the Home Staging Resource {HSR}, the industry’s leading certification and designation program. The HSR Certification program is accredited by the Real Estate Staging Association {RESA}, who is the only third-party, governing association for the home staging industry. The Home Staging Resource is the first and one of the only accredited staging training courses available for the staging industry. Additionally, we are members of Home Staging & ReDesign Association {HSRA} which brings a new level of continued training and mentorship to our team for constant growth. We have also won numerous awards and recognition from Staging Studio, Expertise, HSRA, and been featured in VoyageHouston Magazine.

We offer a range of Home Staging and Design services to help you prepare your home for sale. From Consultations to Full Service Home Staging Solutions, we have the right option that will work for your home!

About Houzz

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, Tel Aviv and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.

Staging The Woodlands Townhouse

December 22, 2017January 9, 2018Leave a comment

Hey there happy nesters!

We wanted to share with you this adorable townhouse in The Woodlands that we staged just a couple weeks ago. It is situated off N. Millbend close to Grogan’s Mill. This townhouse features a front and rear deck, beautiful updated kitchen, large living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and a large dining area. It is listed at $264,500. Check out the photos of this gem!

Staging The Nest – Living Room – Vacant Staging

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Staging The Nest - Vacant Staging - Master Bedroom Study Area

Staging The Nest - Vacant Staging - Master Bathroom

Staging The Nest - Vacant Staging - Front Deck Exterior

Photo credit: BK Designs Real Estate Photography

Thanks for viewing our work at this lovely home! Check out the listing on HAR for more information or to schedule your showing!

Set your home apart from the rest – Have it professionally staged by the best! Give us a call today! 832-427-2463 | Ashley@StagingTheNest.com

For a quick staging quote, click below!

Coming Soon To The Woodlands Area

November 16, 2017Leave a comment

Hey there Happy Nesters,

Hope everyone is enjoying this nice Fall Weather! Okay, I know it is Houston and we don’t really have true Fall weather, but a girl can hope can’t she?!

This week we staged a super cute single story home in The Woodlands / Conroe area close to The Woodlands College Park High School. Based on the layout of this home, we staged the Formal Dining, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bathrooms and Kitchen to highlight all of the beautiful features this home has to offer buyers.

This home offers 1,834 Square Feet, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large family room, separate formal dining and breakfast nook, and a large master retreat. The backyard is a great size for entertaining and playtime with your kids! Check out the photos below. If you are interested in scheduling a tour, click on the link below for the home. This one won’t last long!

23 N. Merryweather Circle, Conroe, TX 77384

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Dining Room

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Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Kitchen

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Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Master Bedroom

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Maser Bathroom

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Exterior Home

We would love to stage your home too! Contact us today for a quick staging quote!

Staging Investment Properties

August 21, 2017August 20, 2017Leave a comment

Hey there Happy Nesters,

How is everyone on this gorgeous day? The weather here in the Houston area has been hot but it is so beautiful out! It has been a super busy week for us at Staging The Nest. We started our week out de-staging a home that sold very quickly and for top dollar out in the Magnolia area. Then we worked in our warehouse creating staging plans for the Vacant Staging projects that we had later in the week. We pulled artwork, throw pillows, accessories and all the furniture each home needed in order to give it that beautiful staged look. We also did a little shopping for inventory items as well as some specialty items needed for each of the homes.

This week, we worked with multiple Real Estate Investors on their Renovation & Flip properties. Real Estate is always changing, some months are more of a Seller’s Market, some month’s are more of a Buyer’s Market. Real Estate is also a Feast or Famine type of industry. With Real Estate Investors, they are always looking for the next best deal to invest in, whether that will be for a flip property or a buy-hold property that they plan to lease over time.

We have connected with multiple Real Estate Investors to stage their properties once the renovations are completed. The Investors factor our staging price into their rehab budget so they know their “all-in” costs when it comes to flipping a home, from start to finish. And staging is ever-more important. Staging is marketing; Staging is merchandizing; Staging is what sells homes. The visual purpose of staging a flip house is to define the areas in the property, give the property some personality, create emotional connection points for buyers, and showcase the beautiful features of the property. By doing all of this, we turn the property into a home that buyers connect to. The goal of staging is to get buyers to fall in love with the property so they make an offer, and the home sells! We help our Real Estate Investors sell their properties quickly and for top dollar, because we want them to get the best Return on their Investment!

Check out one of our Vacant Staging projects that we completed this week for a Real Estate Investor in The Woodlands area.

If you are planning to invest in Real Estate, whether to renovate and flip a home, or to simply lease it out, contact us first to stage your property. You should get your staging proposal upfront so that you can factor the cost of staging into your investment and renovation budget. Unplanned expenses come up when renovating a home, but staging shouldn’t be one of them. As we like to say… Don’t Delay, Stage Today! Staging before listing the home for sale sets you up for success!

http://www.StagingTheNest.com | 832-427-2463

Until next time…

xoxo

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Exterior

Photo Credit: BK Designs Real Estate Photography

Farmhouse Home Staging

August 16, 2017August 15, 2017Leave a comment

Hey there happy nesters,

As we all know, the farmhouse style is the latest craze with home design and decor, with a big thanks to Chip and Joanna in Waco. And who doesn’t love that soft look of reclaimed wood, painted furniture, and farmhouse style accent decor? Well, this home did not disappoint. This is a true original farmhouse, nestled on five and a half acres in the little town of Magnolia, Texas.

The property features private gate access, a fully air conditioned Dog Kennel with 10 dog runs outside, a stocked pond, a barn and a vegetable garden and that’s just whats outside. On the interior of the home, you will find original wood paneling that is painted white for that farmhouse shiplap look; a wood burning brick fireplace with custom mantle; a large updated open kitchen; a huge walk-in pantry with room for your fridge and a back porch entrance; new hardwood flooring; custom master bathroom that is to die for; additional guest bedrooms with plenty of space for your family and friends; and a bonus room that could be used as a secondary living room, a study, or a game room – you decide!

If you are looking for a home with all the charm of farmhouse living, look no further. Take a look at these photos for your viewing pleasure! And if you are interested in scheduling a showing for this home, feel free to reach out to us and we will put you in contact with the listing agent. Ashley@StagingTheNest.com

Thanks for checking out our newest staging project. We can’t wait to share our upcoming projects as well. Stay tuned…

And in the meantime, if you need to stage your home send us an email or give me a call. I’d love to chat with you about staging your nest! 832-427-2463

xoxo

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Exterior

Photo Credit: BK Designs Real Estate Photography

Staging The Nest – Walden Rd

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017Leave a comment

Good morning Happy Nesters!

We are officially beginning the busy season of Late Winter / Early Spring home selling. And, that means that our little Home Staging business is staying busy with consultations and vacant home staging projects. When you want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, give us a call! 832-427-2463

We will stage your home using proven home staging techniques to appeal to more buyers. By doing this, we will help generate more offers to get your home sold quickly! Because less than 10 percent of home buyers have the ability to visualize a vacant space, we create the visual appeal for them. Think Model Home!

Check out the photos below of our most recent staging project in Montgomery, Texas located at The 18th at Walden Condominiums close to Lake Conroe and Walden Golf & Country Club. If you are interested in this property, contact us today and we can put you in touch with the listing agent. They are scheduling tours and taking offers now! 832-427-2463 | Ashley@StagingTheNest.com

Walden Rd - Vacant Home Staging - Breakfast Nook

Staging The Nest – Breakfast Nook – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Living Room – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Master Bedroom – After Staging Photo

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Staging The Nest – Master Bedroom – After Staging

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Walden Rd - Vacant Home Staging - Living Room

Staging The Nest – Living Room – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Kitchen – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Living Room – After Staging

Photos credit: BK Designs Real Estate Photography

To schedule your Home Staging Consultation, give us a call today! Whether your home is Occupied or Vacant, we have Home Staging options perfect for you!

832-427-2463 | Ashley@StagingTheNest.com

www.StagingTheNest.com

Profit Killing Mistakes for Houston Home Flippers

January 9, 2017January 7, 2017Leave a comment

Hey there, happy nesters! Can you believe that it’s already 2017? The holidays came and went in a flash! And now we are in a new year, which means the Houston area Real Estate market has changed again!

A new year means many Houston area homes will be listed for sale very soon on http://www.HAR.com! That being said, this blog post is very important especially for home flippers in and around the Houston and The Woodlands areas.

There are hundreds of new home flippers every year; some that have zero prior experience in the house flipping industry and/or real estate industry. What does this mean? Well this means that these new flippers are most likely making rookie mistakes which will kill their profits when it comes time to sell the property.

So, if you are a new (or experienced) home flipper, check out these 4 most common mistakes made by New Home Flippers. And, let’s make sure that you are not making any of these mistakes.

Not Putting Together a Team: You must have a team of vendors from lawyers to realtors, and wholesalers to lenders. Be prepared!
Not Vetting the GC: The majority of issues new investors have during their first flip are the result of contractor issues. Thoroughly VET your contractor!
Not Staging: Staged homes sell up to 2.5x quicker and for up to 17% more than non-staged homes! Give me a call and I can help you with this! 832-427-2463 | Ashley@StagingTheNest.com
Holding Too Long: The longer you hold onto your property, the more costs you will incur. Price wisely, sell the property, and collect your profits!

Before you begin, make sure you have all the right people in place to help you succeed with your home flipping business! There are always surprises when you start working on a new flip, so be ready!

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Staging The Nest – Twin Oak

November 26, 2016Leave a comment

Hey there, Happy Nesters! Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, and everyone is focusing on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, I wanted to share a real estate listing with you all that we recently staged.

Nestled in the Chateau Woods community just outside of The Woodlands, Texas is this quaint 1,472 square ft home. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room, and a large lot perfect for family gatherings, children to run and play, and plenty of space for pets to stretch their legs! Check out the listing on HAR.com.

10312 Twin Oak Dr. Conroe, Texas 77385

Check out the before and after photos!

Before Staging – Living Room

Before Staging – Master Bedroom

Before Staging – Master Bathroom

Before Staging – Kitchen

Before Photos

After Staging – Living Room

After Staging – Kitchen

After Staging – Master Bedroom

After Staging – Kitchen

After Staging – Living Room

After Staging – Kitchen

After Staging – Living Room

After Staging – Master Bathroom

After Staging – Guest Bathroom

After Staging – Kitchen

After Staging – Master Bedroom

After Staging – Living Room

After photos

Photo Credit: BK Designs Real Estate Photography

If you need to schedule your home staging consultation, give me a call! I would love to help you get your home ready to sell!

http://www.StagingTheNest.com | 832-427-2463 | Ashley@StagingTheNest.com

Real Estate Home Staging

November 14, 2016November 13, 2016Leave a comment

Hey there happy nesters! I am not sure about you, but I am truly enjoying this cooler weather here in The Woodlands! I sure hope it continues!

I want to talk today about our Realtor Relationships. For us, this means developing long lasting, effective relationships with Houston and The Woodlands areas Realtors who you as the homeowner will most likely work with, when it comes time to put your home on the market.

Our relationship with local Houston area Realtors, Brokers, Investors and Flippers is essential to our business and working with homeowners in more than one way.

stagingquote First off, partnering with local agents and brokers as their home staging professional, gives them the competitive edge over other agents who simply don’t work with home stagers. Home Staging is the equivalent to product merchandizing, and when you are selling your home, you are competing with other homes on the market. Yo
u MUST set your home apart in order to attract buyers. This means properly decluttering, organizing, staging, photographing, and listing your home for sale in Multiple Listing Service {MLS}.

There are agents out there who believe that home staging does not work or is “fluff” for the industry. But the results truly speak for themselves. When a home has bee designquote12 n on the
market for months having NOT been staged, and does not sell, the homeowner usually gets frustrated and doesn’t know why. But when that same home is the
n staged and re-listed for sale, it generally will sell very quickly – sometimes within a week or two. However, I truly believe that it is incredibly important to stage a home prior to EVER listing it for sale. When you stage your home first, you will capture the market from day one. If you list and then stage, you will have lost a significant number of buyers online and/or at an open house.

The cost to stage your home is LESS than your first price reduction!

Secondly, agents who partner with a home staging professional will usually offer the home staging service as a part of their real estate listing service. What does this mean for you, the homeowner? This means you get a FREE home staging consultation! Your agent pays for this service for you. During this consultation, you get a professional home stager to walk through your home and give you priceless advice on how to make changes in your home in order to sell your home for top dollar! This advice you receive is unbiased and will give you insight to how a buyer sees your home.

Third, the relationship division is very important. When you work with your realtor who is also a “certified” home stager, you now have the same person providing you with Houston area neighborhood comps, as well as home staging tips. But you as the homeowner should want a true professional for each of those services. A Realtor will know about home staging, as many of them can take a 3-hour training course on home staging, but a professional home stager is certified through top accredited staging courses with hundreds of hours of training, online, in-person, hands-on and more. My point to noting this difference is that anyone with an eye for decorating a house can give you recommendations, but a true home staging professional will know all of things you will need to do to prepare your home inside and out, prior to and during the sale of your home. And the best part is that you get two professionals who are each experts in what they do, work together helping in the sale of YOUR home instead of one person doing all of this for you. A real estate marketing team will help you stay ahead of your competition and will make sure you do everything possible to go from “For Sale” to “SOLD!”

If you would like to schedule a home staging consultation, give me a call! I would love work with you and your realtor! Together, we will make the real estate marketing dream team for you! Check out our Home Staging options for more information about Occupied Home Staging and Vacant Home Staging.

Ashley@StagingTheNest.com | 832-427-2463 | http://www.StagingTheNest.com