Staging
Most buyers would love to have a “magazine-cover” home that is move-in ready. The truth is Maine homes are typically more modest in price and scale and although staging isn’t needed for every home, some may need a little attention. Common issues to address are outdated décor (think shag rugs or harvest gold appliances) or taste specific décor (like poker playing dogs on velvet or a roomful of dolls staring at you). If YOUR home could use a little sprucing up, when you list with Sherrie you get an added benefit of Staging and Re-Design Services for FREE.
Staging has been proven to sell a home for more money in less time. In a 2020 study conducted by Home Staging Resource, 85% of staged homes sold for up to 25% more than unstaged homes. And according to Realtor.com, professionally staged homes sell 88% faster and for up to 20% higher prices compared to unstaged homes. Thanks to shows on HGTV, homebuyers expect to see picture-perfect houses when shopping for their new HOME. To hire a professional stager can be pricey and cost thousands of dollars. That’s why you hire Sherrie and The Benner Group to Sell and Stage (Re-Design) your home at a huge savings to you since these services are included… a package deal!
Staging a house might include strategic placement of furniture, neutral décor, paring down, and/or refreshing homeowner's own belongings. Sherrie Re-Designs by repurposing what you might already have and bringing in carefully curated pieces to enhance and supplement. Oftentimes she surprises homeowners with pieces designed on the spot utilizing cast off items from their basements or garages like a vintage sewing machine stand turned bar cart. Your home is staged with a professional eye, highlighting the positive and minimizing the negative. Even challenging situations can be overcome. Need to feature a bedroom that’s only accessible by an awkward spiral staircase? She has a clever trick for that …. Want to know the secret?
How Do You Get a Bed Up These Stairs?
You Make One!
Sample of Staging Inventory
Before & After Photos
Before
Broken blinds, peeling fairy stickers, and dark green paint
After
Removed blinds, fresh coat of paint, staged as a nursery
Before
Dated red brick and dark green paint in kitchen
After
Fresh paint on brick and wall looks more modern
Before
Small, dark kitchen with no place to eat
After
Added a shelf bar and brighter paint - instant eat-in kitchen
Before
Grandma's corner needed a refresh
After
De-cluttered, re-arranged, and set the table
Before
Random assortment of keepsakes in built-ins
After
Added plants for color energy and curated built-ins to perfection
Before
Lone piece of furniture with an awkward shelf and lamp
After
Made into an study and gave the shelf a purpose
Before
Dark, dingy dumping ground
After
Washed the walls and accessorized with fun, welcoming colors
Before
Clutter and safety issues
After
Now clean and clear
Before
Frumpy couch, arm covers, & overstuffed fringe pillows
After
Couch makeover with fresh pillows and a makeshift coffee table
Before
Wobbly linen cabinet, pink walls, and stark red counter tops
After
Removed the cabinet, painted the walls, and embraced the red
Before
Office clutter in the dining room
After
Tucked away and transformed into a sophisticated sideboard
Staging Ideas
Maintain the Staged Look While Your Home Is Listed
Here are some helpful tips for keeping a well-staged home in tip-top shape, even as you’re still living in it.
3 Winter Staging Tips: Coffee Vignettes, Feature Fireplaces, and Softer Colors
By complimenting—or swapping out—current accessories with layered textures, vignettes, and blending in warm hues and natural elements, you can create a beautifully staged home.
5 Tips for Selling a Home that Needs Updating
It is amazing to see what a few simple cost-effective changes can make in a home’s appearance, like adding a rug, white towels or other decorative items to freshen up the space when a full blown renovation is out of the budget.
Tips for Staging Your Kitchen
The kitchen is often a home's main focal point and the room that entices potential buyers. Here are eight things you can do to make your kitchen inviting to potential buyers without paying for a costly renovation.
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