Home Staging Tips for Home Sellers - Creative Home Staging Show

Growing up, I used to LOVE Tinkerbell and her fairy world. There is something about those fairies and magic that makes you feel comfortable and happy. Well, it seems those little girls in us haven't quite grown out of it because there has a been a trend of "fairy bedrooms for adults". Even my graduating senior is looking for decor to bring to her college dorm room and one of the items on her must...

Recently, a listener asked me about staging an empty house and whether you really need it in this type of market. I shared a few episodes where I discussed staging empty houses, but it really got me thinking that I had not devoted an in depth episode on it. So here it is. Thanks Heidi for your questions! So I'm going to share 10 reasons why empty houses take longer to sell and if you have question...

Spring decor can be fun to bring out and my favorite way to decorate is with a spring tablescape. Mainly because it doesn't take too much effort and you can use things that are around the house already. Some years I find some little treasures to add around the house, but I try to keep them simple and change out the spring tablescape whenever I can. Let me share some ideas on how you can create a s...

My youngest daughter LOVES to change up her room every few months. She is actually very neat and like things set up just so. Do you have a child that does this? Well I am lucky to have one who does this and I'm sure she is a budding creative artist. But one of the things she always asks is, how can I make my room better and grow up with me? I shared those ideas with her and now I'm sharing it with...

I have a lot of realtor friends who bend over backward to help homeowners sell their house. They know their market, know what sells and will sometimes help get the house ready. Some real estate agents will take the extra step and help stage a home. Real estate agents know that a staged home sells faster and will help them close on their property listings. But sometimes, homeowners are not willing...

Master bedrooms are one of the first rooms that buyers look at when deciding on buying a home. Is it big enough? Can it fit my bed and all the other furniture I have? But that's not the only things they look at. Listen in as I talk about what 3 mistakes homeowners make in the master bedroom when staging a home. Mentioned in this podcast: 4 most important rooms  bit.ly/4importantrooms Staging...

Interior Home Color. Some of you LOVE to add color to your home, while others like to keep it neutral. Some of you may be afraid to add color because you don't want to mess it up. But I am here to tell you that I've tried several interior home wall colors in my houses and most of the time I get it right. There are some colors that I get talked into and then regret it, but we can make it work aroun...

When selling my house in Virginia, I had a strange request from the buyer. They wanted to buy the curtains of my house and wondered if I would sell them. I had never been asked that question before but after talking to my realtor, I figured out a way to do this and make some cash on the side. Listen to what I did when negotiating the sale of my home in this week's episode. Mentioned in this episod...

When it comes time to selling your home, you may wonder if the hassle of doing all the work and then living in it is worth it? It's hard to keep up with the clean house especially if you have little kids (or even big kids) or pets that make it feel impossible to keep up with the "show ready home". Well let's dive into this episode where I talk about whether you should move out of your house to sel...

Have you heard of slow-decorating? I have not but slow-decorating is another trend that has been coming up. But I find that I've been doing that myself over the years. I take my time to find the pieces that finish the room rather than rush to get the set and be done with it. This can be hard if you have empty rooms or empty walls and you just want to be done. but if you take the time to get the ro...

It's almost spring time as we air this episode of the Creative Home podcast, which means that houses are going to start popping up with for sale signs. But you may wonder, well how much time and effort do these people really put into a home to get it sold and make it look so darn good? In today's episode, we are going to talk about a staging budget and what you can expect to spend when getting you...

With all this pandemic craziness, whether you live in the US or Europe, all these COVID rules are wearing us down. If you are at home, you may be thinking you need some "me" time and people are starting to look at ways to make it all about me. So let me share some Pinterest trends because if you didn't know, Pinterest is actually a search engine, not a social platform. People use Pinterest to find...

Lots of homeowners question the need to stage their home while others know it is totally worth it. I also get asked, well, do YOU stage your own home when YOU sell it? And my answer is a definitely YES! But there are a few things that I DO NOT do when staging my house and there are a few things that I DO when staging my house to sell quickly. Let's get into the episode so you can learn those 5 thi...

So you have set up a home staging consultation with a home stager. Great! If you've downloaded my free checklist, 30 easy tips to get your house ready to sell, and you've done some of those things, that is a great start. If you haven't gotten it yet, I will leave the link in the show notes so you can grab it for free. At this point, you may have done some things already but still have questions. S...

Kitchens. They are the hub of a house and if you are selling your house this spring, then you need to listen up. Kitchens are very important rooms especially to moms. As a mom, I am looking for space, cabinet storage, pantry and more. In this episode, I want to talk about what you can do over a weekend to get your kitchen ready to help you sell your home. Mentioned in this episode: 30 Easy Tips to...

Our living rooms. We either hate em or love em. We have spent a lot of time lately in living rooms binge watching Netflix movies especially during the pandemic. Some of us have even spent more time on the couch since March 2020! A study was done on the most time spent in a room and found that most people spend time in the kitchen, followed by time in the living room (or the room with the TV) and t...

It's a new year and a new you! So what are you going to do to help yourself? We are talking about our closets because let's face it, we have too much stuff in there. I am guilty of that too and when it comes time to staging and then moving your clothes, you wonder, why do I need all this stuff? I won't even wear that anymore! Stay tuned so we can talk about staging your walk in closet so that you...

How do you stage your home when you're empty nesters? There are different reasons to move out from your current home: new job or a growing family. But there are those whose family is getting smaller and I'm talking about empty nesters. Some empty nesters have houses that are just too difficult to maintain and they realize they need to downsize. The empty nesters have transformed their kids rooms i...

The holidays are a great time to be with family and friends one last time before you move. But in the back of your mind, you have this nagging feeling that you could be doing something after the last Christmas ribbon is ripped off. Since you probably have some time off after the holidays, there are a few things you can do to prepare for the spring real estate and not wait until the last minute.&nb...

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is upon us. My kids could not wait to decorate for Christmas and it only took us 2 hours to get everything set up inside. Now mind you I only have 3 Christmas totes full of decor for the inside. The exterior is a whole other ballgame. But how did I get it all done so quickly? Let me share what I do to get my home into the Christmas spirit inside my home. Mentione...

In this episode, I want to welcome Marisa Sellman from The Marketplace. We talk about how she started her business and how her products empower people and changes lives. One of her products includes artisan made baskets (which is actually a trend I talked about in episode #187) and I want to dive deeper with Marisa about these baskets and how you can use them to beautifully decorate your home or u...

Now that winter and the holidays are upon us, a lot of us want to just hibernate because let's face it, it's just darn cold outside and it's dark! You want to stay inside, cozy up on the couch and watch some movies. I'm right there with you. And if you're like me, you want to be comfortable, have everything near you and not be interrupted when watching Die Hard, Harry Potter or a new Hallmark Chan...

Updating your home and want to know the latest trends for 2022? I've been looking around stores lately and let me share what I observed and how it hooked me into buying it for my home! Trends include connecting with nature, antiques, handmade items, cabinets with color and more! And if you are looking for some handmade artisan items for your home or as gifts, check out www.themarketplacenc.com. Th...

Ever heard of a bed in a bag? These are great to help you coordinate your bedding and sheets because it comes all in one package. Kasia shares ones to use to help you sell your home and ones to stay away from.  Recently, Kasia updated her services/products page with digital products to help you stage your home. Take a look at some of the DIY products and home staging services at https://bluediamon...

As you start to get your house ready to sell, be aware of openings to get furniture in and out of your home. Home stager, Kasia McDaniel, shares her story of when she had to stage a house early in her career and what happened when the furniture didn't fit up the staircase. And if you need help staging your home this Fall so that you can get it sold quickly, check out the Fall Staging Package at bi...