Heather, Author at Staged 2 Sell Virginia

5 Reasons You Should Stage Your Virgina Listings

When it comes to making your real estate listings stand out, home staging can be your most powerful marketing tool. It's because home staging dramatically impacts the value and appeal of a property that you should stage your Virginia listings. The benefits for realtors who want to maximize the appeal and value of their listings are undeniable - especially in a competitive market like Hampton Roads or Virginia Beach. As we often tell our realtor partners, staging can make all the difference in how quickly a home sells and the price it commands. Staged homes are not only more attractive, but they also help home buyers better visualize themselves living in the home, which, in turn, leads to quicker sales and higher offers. Here are five compelling reasons why realtors should prioritize staging their listings: First Impressions Matter In real estate, first impressions can make or break a deal. Buyers decide if a home is right for them within just 7 seconds. A well-staged home creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. This, in turn, helps buyers feel at home while they envision themselves living there. In contrast, a vacant or non-staged home can leave a negative impression, making it harder for buyers to connect with the space and making the property harder to sell. According to RESA, staged homes statistically sell over 60% faster than unstaged properties. This [...]

Yorktown Home Staging Success Story

Our team recently had the pleasure of staging a traditional ranch-style home in Yorktown. The property was located in a highly sought-after neighborhood, close to schools and shops. Although the house was pretty outdated when it was purchased, the homeowner had added some beautiful modern updates, including opening up the floor plan, painting each space in a lovely neutral color, and adding black fixtures that complemented the home's natural wood tones. With all of these updates, we couldn't wait to get started on this Yorktown home staging project. Breathing New Life into Traditional Spaces One of the main challenges we faced was staging a home that had both traditional and modern elements. We wanted to create a transitional style that would blend the two together seamlessly. To achieve this, we needed to showcase the new floorplan and create a connection between the family room, kitchen, and dining room. Using a cohesive color palette and beautiful furnishings, we were able to achieve this goal. Our hope was that this staging would help potential buyers appreciate the home and visualize themselves living there. Blending Tradition with Contemporary Flair At Staged2Sell, we believe in preserving a home's original character while elevating it with modern touches. During our recent Yorktown home staging project, we chose light, textured furnishings that were contemporary yet warm and added black accents to showcase the stunning iron [...]