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Tennis legend Serena Williams’ house is for sale, according to Variety. That’s right, the new mom and 23-time Grand Slam winner, has listed her Bel Air residence for sale. This isn’t the first time that Williams has tried to sell her over-6,000 square foot home. In fact, last year the home was priced at $11.995 … Continued
As a seller or a real estate agent you probably wonder how to start a bidding war? After all, the goal with a home sale is to quickly and easily maximize profit. It’s a question you should be asking. So how can you start a bidding war? How can you sell your home for over-asking price? … Continued
Is home staging important? There was a time, not so long ago, when people thought home staging was only for wealthy sellers. Those who hoped to attract wealthy buyers. In today’s real estate world, home staging has gone from luxury to necessity. In fact, home staging is important for every price point, according to a … Continued
Cher’s Beverly Hills house is for sale. Not that she needs an introduction, but singer, songwriter, fashion icon, and Mamma Mia 2 star, is moving on from her Beverly Hills property. Cher’s Beverly Hills house is currently listed for sale at $2.5 million and is 3,089 square feet. It features four bedrooms, three bathrooms with … Continued
Anna Faris’ house is for sale. The actress, podcaster, and all around funny lady, recently listed her Hollywood Hills home for sale – again. According to Curbed LA the home has been on and off the market a number of times this year. Hard to believe Anna Faris’ house, the below mid century modern gem … Continued
Oprah Winfrey’s home is for sale. According to Architectural Digest Oprah recently listed this Illinois home for just $393,875. Oprah first purchased the house in 2001. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and features two wood-burning fireplaces. The traditional style home boats some lovely details yet is currently empty save for a few window treatments. As a result, through an analysis of Oprah’s home and … Continued
We’ve previously discussed what top home features sell a house for more, and faster. Today, we’re taking a dive into which are the best paint colors for home staging that will actually increase the selling price of your home. Blues and Greys What’s the secret to increasing your home’s sale value? According to Zillow who … Continued
You may be wondering what the difference is between home staging and interior design, and you wouldn’t be alone. Home staging vs. interior design – how can you tell the difference? While home staging is a type home design, it is in fact different from interior design. Home staging, or house staging, means preparing a … Continued
Wondering how to flip a home like a professional flipper? Maybe you’ve already poured a considerable amount of time, effort, and money into flipping a house and you’re ready to sell. Professional home flippers face unique considerations when selling their newly renovated properties. Home staging can be key for how to flip a home. It … Continued
Reality star Rob Kardashian (brother to Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney) recently listed his Calabasas, California home for sale, says Bankrate.com. The star of E Network’s reality series, “Rob & Chyna,” owns a two-story Colonial revival home. It sits in a cul-de-sac in the gated Oaks of Calabasas community, notes Realtor.com. Furthermore, Karshasian’s home boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and … Continued
Wondering how to sell your house fast For Sale By Owner? Well, a killer description of your home is essential to bring buyers through the door. Whether you plan on paying a flat fee company to list your FSBO home on the MLS, or you’re creating your own marketing materials and dedicated website for your … Continued
In 2017, home staging will become an even more important tool when it comes to taking advantage of Denver’s rising home values. Today, we’re talking about some of the most critical Denver-area real estate trends for 2017 – check out what’s in store for the Denver real estate market in 2017 so you can make … Continued
Planning a spring home sale? Spring is the busiest time for real estate, after all – that includes for For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home-sellers. When you’re going it alone, having a few months to prepare your home staging and real estate to-do lists can make the FSBO home-selling process a smooth and effortless experience. … Continued
Last week I covered the secrets to holding the perfect open house. White Orchid Interiors has also shown you unexpected ways technology can help you sell your house and apps every FSBO home-seller needs. That’s why we’re now introducing you to some helpful apps that will further support all your open house planning needs once your home staging is … Continued
We’ve talked about how you can get a leg up when it comes to taking the For Sale By Owner, like how to stage a big house on a tiny budget and 6 secrets to successfully sell your home FSBO. Now I’m dishing on how to host the ideal open house your first time out. When it comes to selling … Continued
When it comes to home staging, there’s often a misconception that preparing your home for sale will break the bank – especially if you have a large home. Try these great tips if you’ve got a big house, but a tiny home staging budget this year. Regardless of the size of your house or your … Continued
Style trends may cycle in and out of fashion, but when you’re selling your home, sometimes capitalizing on the latest home design trends can also mean big bucks. Staging your home with the right design can excite buyers, entice multiple offers, and ultimately drive up your sale price. Farmhouse modern home styling is trending across the country … Continued
We’ve showed you how you can stage a million dollar home in just one week on DIY’s “Raise the Roof,” now White Orchid Interiors is honored to contribute to an emotional home redesign surprise on Freeform’s “Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?” From Raising The Roof To Roses At White Orchid Interiors we get to participate … Continued
The race for the Presidency is in full gear. That means that in just a few months, either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will be moving into the White House and out of their usual residence. With that in mind, I wondered just how I might use home staging to prep the candidates’ current residences … Continued
Home-buyers in different areas are attracted to different home staging styles. As a realtor you know your audience, it’s important your home stager know that audience, as well! You want your house to appeal to the specific home-buyers who are looking to buy in your region. Outfitting a home with the right decor isn’t just … Continued
Selling your house and looking to maximize its square footage with some home staging tricks? Try creating visual square footage. A home’s square footage can be one of the biggest factors in a buyer’s decision to purchase. That is why, as a home-seller, visual square footage should be one of your top priorities. Visual square … Continued
The latest home staging and design trends were unveiled this weekend at Dwell on Design. On June 24-26 Los Angeles hosted the year’s biggest modern design exhibition, Dwell on Design, where more than 350 exhibitors and 100 speakers took to the Los Angeles Convention Center to talk about the latest trends in home design. Straight from Dwell on … Continued
The first week of having your FSBO home on the real estate market, is usually the most critical: you will receive the most interest, because the home is new to market. Capitalize on the excitement by checking off these critical must-dos for your home’s first week on the market and see how quickly you can change that … Continued
There are a number of things one must do before showing your home to prospective buyers. Selling your home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Before you get caught up in the incalculable number of details that need addressing, take a look at our list of absolute … Continued
ABOUT THE HOME List Price: $387,000 Sale Price After Staging: $412,000 Location: Aurora, CO Staging Style: comfortable contemporary Size: 5 bedroom, 4 baths Staging Program: Furnished the entire home Aurora, Colorado home-seller, Horatio, and his realtor, Jeff, asked White Orchid Interiors to implement a decorative scheme for Horatio’s five-bedroom home. The home was priced at … Continued
Home staging is one of the most effective ways of changing that “for sale” sign to read “sold”. Even if you’re still debating whether or not to hire a trusted professional stager, there are some simple DIY home staging tips that will allow you to get a leg up on the competition on your own. We’ve laid … Continued
Your real estate listing photos are more important than ever, especially when you choose the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route. Social platforms, like Instagram and Pinterest, have elevated home-buyers’ tastes and expectations for their new homes. Nailing the real estate photos of your beautifully staged home is one of the first steps in your For Sale … Continued
Selling your house is a momentous occasion; there is a lot of strategizing and, sometimes, stressing that goes into ensuring you receive more than what you paid for your home. As in any industry, the real estate market has endured a lot of changes within the past year that are changing the way people buy … Continued
ABOUT THE HOME Sale Price: $1.4 million Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Staging Style: Comfortable contemporary Staging Program: Furnished the entire home After their Orange County home had sat empty, on the market for months, home-sellers Dave and Stacey began to worry. After dozens of showings, the house had only received one offer – and it … Continued
Most people need a little help in constructing their fantasy home, and when you’re selling your house, that’s exactly what you want your prospective buyers to see: their fantasy. Most prospective home-buyers are more apt to see themselves in a home that already looks like, well, a home. Unless buyers are looking to convert the … Continued
For a homeowner, the process of selling your house can be incredibly daunting. Even with a trusted realtor on board, there is no guarantee you’ll be able to sell your house at or above asking price, let alone quickly (there’s nothing worse than getting stuck paying the mortgage on a house you no longer want). … Continued
The average home sells in 90 to 120 days. A well staged home can sell faster, and can create the right environment to receive multiple offers. A well staged home will wow prospective buyers – eliciting an emotional reaction. A home that’s staged by expert home stagers allows buyers to envision themselves in the home. … Continued
The real estate market is really hot right now. For many this is a sellers market. Listings in several areas of the country are moving quickly and at a considerable premium over the past several years. Does home staging really make a difference when homes are selling quickly and prices are on the rise? The answer might surprise … Continued
How do you get the word out about your home staging company? Do you advertise online, directly in real estate offices, or with flyers in the homes you have staged? We often encounter real estate agents or homeowners that are reluctant to let us market or advertise our staging services within our staged homes. Can we find a common ground?
Decorating for Autumn The leaves are crisp, the air is chilled, pumpkins abound and straw becomes an acceptable form of home decor. It is hard not to love everything that comes with the autumn season. We enjoy this time of year and decided to focus this week’s home staging blog post on autumn decorating ideas we found … Continued