Staging: Before and After

If you want home buyers to get excited about purchasing your home, then it needs to look it’s very best!

Most people don’t want to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy a “fixer upper” that needs fresh paint and flooring…they want “move in ready.”

But most of us don’t live in a home that looks like a builder’s model! The way you live comfortably in your home is not how you should stage your home for sale. 🙂 

I can provide small-scale staging services for my full-fee clients, as shown in the following examples. If you need premium furniture (for higher-end or luxury homes) then you will probably need to engage a professional home stager.

TRUE Video Tours
To see one of my best video tours (where no staging was necessary) check this out!

 

Staging Project 1

Here’s one example of a home staging project I did for a lovely home owner/client and the professional photography that I arranged. We received multiple offers in 3 days. That’s how you do it! I also helped this home owner save thousands of dollars by using a local flooring company that I recommended ($9000) vs Home Depot or Lowes ($22,000-24,000). This is why you should contact me EARLY…before you spend too much money on your house. 🙂 

You can view all the photos and my virtual tour for this home here.

 

Staging Project 2

Here’s another example of a “lived in” home that I staged using their existing furniture. When I work with occupied homes, I create a Staging Plan for the home owners, showing exactly what items to remove, so they know how to prepare for “Staging Day.” I also helped this home owner get multiple estimates from local painters in order to select the best one for their project.

You can view the video tour here.

 

 

Staging Project 3

While being only one year old, this home needed a few things to make it more “homey.” This house went under contract in less than a week and the buyers told us, at the Closing, that the colors and staging is what sold the house!

By the way, this home was sold to out-of-town buyers who saw my video tour. They didn’t see the house in-person until the day before Closing. I have sold approximately 15 homes to out-of-town/state/country buyers through my TRUE video tours.

You can view the video tour here.

 

Staging Project 4

Here’s an example of a home staging project I did for a vacant home. I used to do my own photography, but now I hire a professional photographer for my listings.

You can view the video tour here.

You can view all the photos and my virtual tour for this home here.

 

Staging Project 5

Here’s another example of a home staging project I did for a vacant home several years ago. I used to do my own photography, but now I hire a professional photographer for my listings.

Need Help Buying or Selling a Home in Katy?

Buying or selling a home is a major financial decision. You deserve an experienced local Realtor who knows the Katy-area neighborhoods, schools, property taxes, flood risks, market conditions, and all the little details that can make a BIG difference in your decision.

I’ve been helping Katy-area home buyers and sellers since 2009, and I’ve been recognized as a Five Star Real Estate Agent every year since 2010. More importantly, I’ll give you my frank opinion, point out things you may not know to investigate, and look out for YOUR best interests throughout the entire transaction.

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Sheila Cox, Five Star Real Estate Agent since 2010 and creator of this entire website (KatyHomesForSaleTX.com) so you have proof she’s a local expert. 🙂 

 

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Why Work With Sheila?

I’m not going to sell you on a house or neighborhood just because it’s beautiful, popular, or new. My job is to help you make a smart real estate decision.

That means looking beyond the listing photos and helping you evaluate things like school zoning, flood risk, property taxes, resale considerations, neighborhood differences, inspections, repairs, contract deadlines, and the dozens of other details that can affect your purchase or sale.

Sometimes the most valuable thing I can tell you is, “I wouldn’t buy this house.”

Please read the list of my value-added services for home buyers

Free Guides & Reports – What to Know Before You Buy

Use my free guides and reports to learn more about Katy neighborhoods, schools, new construction, market conditions, home buying, and other things you should understand before making a move.

 

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Sheila Cox Five Star Real Estate Agent in Katy & Fulshear
Sheila Cox is a Five Star Real Estate Agent who has been helping home buyers and sellers in Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, and Fort Bend County since 2009. A Katy-area resident for more than 20 years, she specializes in relocation, neighborhood research, market analysis, and residential real estate. Recognized as a Five Star Real Estate Agent every year since 2010, Sheila is known for her detailed neighborhood guides, local market reports, and commitment to helping buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions based on experience, market data, and local knowledge.
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