It’s supposed to be a giraffe. [Hickory, North Carolina]
It’s supposed to be a volcano. [Surprise, Arizona]
Giraffe & Volcano
May 13th, 2013 · 2 Comments
→ 2 CommentsTags: Faux Paint & Murals · Surprise, AZ Homes · Other US Cities
Bed, Blah, & Beyond
May 12th, 2013 · 3 Comments
The location of this crime against home staging is Hickory, North Carolina. A combination bedroom and laundry room.
→ 3 CommentsTags: Staging · Bedroom · Clutter · Wood Paneling · Other US Cities
Happy Mother’s Day
May 12th, 2013 · 1 Comment
Today (and every day) we say Thank You to all of our mothers. As the sign reads in this Dalton, Georgia home, “I Love U Mom.”
→ 1 CommentTags: Kitchen · Other US Cities
Mid-Century Modern Denver Home
May 12th, 2013 · 9 Comments
Time to celebrate the beauty of home design & architecture from the 1950s. Today we’d like to share a beautiful vintage 1955 home in Denver, Colorado.
Timeless and classic.
Floor to ceiling windows.
Fireplaces were often the center of attention in 1950s home design.
The wood walls and ceiling look brand new. Obviously, the owner took great care of this home.
Kudos for the owner for maintaining the style and condition of the home. We appreciate it.
[Note: this home sold recently. We hope the new owner enjoys it for many decades.]
→ 9 CommentsTags: Fireplace · Other US Cities · 1950s · Not Ugly
Room Addition
May 11th, 2013 · No Comments
They increased the square footage of their home with this room addition. It’s sure to add lots of value to the home.
→ No CommentsTags: Carpet · Phoenix Homes · Fixer-Upper · Drywall Damage · Room Addition
Unique Shelf Unit
May 11th, 2013 · 3 Comments
Never seen a shelf unit like this one. One of a kind.
→ 3 CommentsTags: Staging · Phoenix Homes · Collections
Living & Sleeping In the Living Room
May 10th, 2013 · 5 Comments
The hide-away-bed sofa was not closed up in time for the real estate photo. Other items should be hidden away too.
Dinner is served.
Lunch is served.
Lots of counter space in the kitchen.
→ 5 CommentsTags: Staging · Living Room · Kitchen · Clutter · Phoenix Homes · Dining Room
Proud Families
May 10th, 2013 · 2 Comments
We recommend putting away family photos when selling.
Visually distracting.
Too personal.
Detracts from the kitchen.
→ 2 CommentsTags: Staging · Mesa, AZ Homes · Other Arizona Cities · Family Photos
Patio Pleasers
May 9th, 2013 · 1 Comment
Covered patios are a must-have feature in the Phoenix area. It’s always sunny and it gets hot. During eight months of nice weather, a patio can be considered an extra room of the house. Home staging of patios can be just as important as any room inside.
Why disappoint buyers?
Missed opportunity.
→ 1 CommentTags: Clutter · Patio · Phoenix Homes · Mesa, AZ Homes · Garbage and/or Junk · Weeds
It’s Okay To Retake a Photo
May 9th, 2013 · 2 Comments
Digital cameras are great. Photos don’t cost a dime. So it’s okay to take several photos and pick the best one.
Why not take a photo with the flash on? Or with the lights on?
Are fisheye lens necessary? They create creepy photos, especially of bathrooms.
Is that a photo of a Ford Focus? We can’t tell. It’s out of focus.
Maximum exposure is good for promoting a home. Over exposure on a photo is not.
Why include this photo…?
…When you could just stick with this one?
→ 2 CommentsTags: Other Arizona Cities · Glendale, AZ Homes · Poor Photography
