Share Your Home Selling Journey: The Impact of Home Staging on Your Success

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Leave a comment

Selling a home is a journey filled with anticipation, challenges, and transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned home seller or venturing into the real estate market for the first time, your experiences hold valuable insights that can inspire and guide others. In this blog, we invite you to share your unique home selling journey with us. We will explore how home staging can either make or break your selling experience. If you’re seeking expert guidance to boost your home selling game, we’re here to assist. Let’s dive into the significance of home staging and discuss how we can help you achieve a successful home sale.

Your Home Selling Journey: A Story Worth Sharing

Every home selling journey is unique, shaped by your individual circumstances, goals, and the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Your experiences offer real-world insights and wisdom that can benefit others embarking on the same path. By sharing your journey, you become a valuable part of a community that understands the ups and downs of selling a home.

The Power of Home Staging

Home staging is a transformative factor that can significantly impact your home selling journey. Here’s how it can make or break your success:

Home Staging: Making or Breaking Your Home Sale

The Make: Home staging involves creating an appealing and inviting environment that showcases your property’s full potential. It includes decluttering, rearranging furniture, optimizing lighting, and enhancing the overall ambiance. A well-staged home not only attracts buyers’ attention but also helps them envision themselves living in the space. This emotional connection can lead to a quicker sale at a potentially higher price point.
The Break: Neglecting home staging or failing to do it effectively can hinder your home selling journey. A cluttered, disorganized, or poorly presented home can discourage potential buyers. They may struggle to see the property’s true potential and move on to more appealing options.

Consult with Us for Expert Guidance

Navigating the complexities of the real estate market can be daunting, especially in a competitive environment. If you’re eager to enhance your home selling strategy and leverage the power of effective home staging, we’re here to assist. Our experienced team offers personalized consultations and tailored strategies designed to maximize your selling potential.

Whether you need guidance on pricing, marketing, home staging, or any aspect of the home selling process, we’re ready to collaborate with you. Let’s explore options to elevate your home selling game and achieve a successful sale.

Your home selling journey is a story worth sharing, and your experiences can inspire and guide others in their real estate endeavors.

Summer Time Staging

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019Leave a comment

Happy Friday,

First off, TGIF!! Secondly, How is your summer going? I know, I know… it’s hot and humid and back to school is just a couple weeks away, already! But hopefully everyone has had a chance to take a vacation or two, spend some much needed time at the beach, or maybe even travelled abroad!

Well, although we know summer is all about fun in the sun, it is also the hottest time of year to sell your home if you live in the Houston Metropolitan area. And we have been feeling the super busy rush! Our team has been going non-stop this summer staging house after house and consulting with all of you fabulous homeowners! We have helped over 150 client so far this year and looking forward to all the new clients we will meet!

Check out just a few of the homes we have staged over the last few months…

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Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - The Woodlands - Formal Living Room

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - The Woodlands - Dining Room

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Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - Living Room

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - Living Room - Great Room

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - Dining Room

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - Study

Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - The Woodlands - Master Bathroom - Luxury

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Staging The Nest - Vacant Home Staging - Houston - The Woodlands - breakfast nook

If you are planning to sell this summer, give us a call before you list! Our team will get your home staged and ready for buyers! Click below for a quick staging quote!

832-427-2463 (in-Field) | 936-588-6710 (Office)

Ashley@StagingTheNest.com

{2018 National Home Staging Summit}

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018Leave a comment

Hey There, Happy Nesters!

Can you believe Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now we are all decorating for Christmas? Time flies when you’re having fun!

Speaking of fun… Our team had the privilege of attending HSRA’s 2018 National Home Staging Summit from November 1st thru November 3rd in Dallas, Texas. It was a blast and we learned so much!!

For those that don’t know, the Home Staging & Redesign Association {HSRA} exists to provide expert training, knowledge, and support to Home Stagers and Redesigners throughout the world, which ensures top service and results. But that’s not all, they are like family. Attending the 2018 National Home Staging Summit is like attending a family reunion. We get to connect and reconnect with other home staging professionals across the country, and it is so amazing the relationships we gain from this amazing event each year! And, what a perfect time to have such a gathering since it happened just before Thanksgiving. As the group of amazing people grows, we are able to continue to meet, connect, and learn from new people that don’t only challenge us, but also inspire us to be a better version of ourselves.

This year the theme was MOMENTUM! By keeping the momentum going, we are making it our time to shine! What is Momentum? The Webster dictionary defines it as the strength or force that something has when it is moving; the strength or force that allows something to continue to grow stronger or faster as time passes.

The three day event was power packed with events back to back! We started off with a VIP tour of Model My Home’s warehouse along with a luncheon and Q&A, then we ended the evening with a Meet & Greet at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Dallas. Days two and three were filled with breakout sessions built to bring us closer together and establish friendships within our stager community. We had team member breakout sessions along with business owner main sessions to help build our business and help us learn and grow from the best in the biz!

We got to listen to so many speakers but just to name a few Mike Reese (Keynote Speaker), Dusty Dean, Heather Rains and many more poured valuable knowledge into us. Giving us just the jolt of energy aka MOMENTUM we need to move forward. Mike Reese what a powerful speaker; he’s what you would call a relentless learner and focuses on online and offline marketing. He encourages your business to find your ideal client and what their values and goals, how would they define success. Dusty Dean focused on Leadership and how it’s not just about being the boss its about allowing your team room to grow. Heather Rains spoke to us about our dreams and goals. Dreams don’t just happen over night they can be 10 years in the making. The process is in the purpose.

Our BIG takeaway: Aline yourself with those that will lift you up and speak life into you. That will feed you MOMENTUM and give you your moment to shine.

We were so humbled and honored to have been awarded the Top 10 Professional Home Staging Company Award along with recognition for our role as an Elite Leadership Member and for earning the Mastery Award for having 250+ hours of Continuing Education in the Home Staging Industry!

Without the 2018 National Home Staging Summit we wouldn’t have been able to gather around like-minded individuals and we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to pour knowledge into others as they poured into us.

Thank you HSRA for allowing us into your lives. Also, a personal thank you to Jana Uselton, as if it weren’t for her none of this could have ever been possible. We look forward to seeing you again at the next HSRA event. We wish all of our HSRA family an incredible holiday season and can’t wait to see how your business grow this next year!

Remember it’s your moment to shine! Now it’s time to ELEVATE our business to the next level!

832-427-2463 (cell) | 936-588-6710 (office)

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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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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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

Expertise Home Staging Award!

February 17, 2017February 17, 2017Leave a comment

Hey there, Happy Nesters! Thanks for following along with all my fun staging jobs and the staging and real estate industry information. I have been enjoying sharing all of this with you!

Yesterday we were informed that Staging The Nest was awarded a pretty cool award! We have been named as one of the TOP 17 home staging companies located in the Houston Metro area! That is so exciting for us and we are truly so thankful to all our clients who have helped us gain this recognition! It is because of you that we are ranked so highly among some amazingly talented people in our industry! So, Thank You!!

Contact us today to have your home staged by Staging The Nest! Whether we use your furniture and accessories or you choose to have us furnish your vacant property, we have Home Staging solutions that will fit your need! Call us today! We are here to help!

832-427-2463 | Ashley@StagingTheNest.com

Staging The Nest – Living Room – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Kitchen – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Breakfast Nook – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Master Bedroom – After Staging Photo

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

Staging The Nest – Master Bedroom – After Staging Photo

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Staging The Nest – Living Room – After Staging

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Staging The Nest – Breakfast Nook – After Staging

Staging The Nest – Kitchen – After Staging

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Staging The Nest – Living Room – After Staging

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Staging The Nest – Master Bedroom – 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

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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!