SELL THE DREAM: It’s not a secret—Staging works

Buyers aren’t just looking for a new home, they are looking to fulfill a vision they have of a new life. Staging helps “sell the dream” and often generates not only a higher asking price, but less time on the market. I provide a staging consultation with my designer for all my sellers. I trust her implicitly and she continues to amaze me with her transformations. While every home requires a custom approach, our goals always stay the same:

• MAKE THE FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT. Buyers start making decisions the moment they walk in the door, so having a fresh inviting space will catch their attention.

• SET PRIORITIES. Focus on projects that allow the home to show as updated as possible with the least investment.

For every $100 invested in staging, the potential return is $400!*

*Forbes.com

• START FRESH. Remove outdated and personal items, to provide a “clean slate” that allows buyers to envision themselves living in the space. BEFORE

• ADD FUNCTION. Showcase lifestyle features that appeal to a wide variety of potential buyers.

• BE INSPIRING. Create Instagram-worthy images to generate buzz.

BEFORE

AFTER

WHAT WE DID: In the great room, we rearranged furniture for better flow and added stools to an existing breakfast bar to function as a bonus entertaining area for guests. We also updated lighting to be more of a focal point and modernized the window treatments.

Photo: VHT Studios

BEFORE

AFTER

WHAT WE DID: In the bedroom, we removed excess furniture and heavy drapes, and cleared space for new artwork and accessories.

PHOTO: VHT STUDIOS

WHAT WE DID: In the bath, we painted the room a more neutral color, updated the lighting, and changed the cabinet pulls.

PHOTO: VHT STUDIOS

See more of this amazing townhouse at 1935 North Silver Lake Road in Arlington Heights, listed at $269,900, on ShaunnaBurhop.com

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Shaunna Burhop is one of the top agents in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, and she has consistently been recognized as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Illinois and the Top Producing Agent at Baird & Warner NW Suburban. If your property is currently listed for sale with another realtor, please disregard this mailing.