Home Staging Advice

At Creative Home Stagers, we’ve talked at length about some of the most common staging issues homeowners run into. We’ve talked about dated appliances, and how to draw attention away from them. We’ve talked about funky layouts, and what you can do to make them flow...

All appliances date themselves eventually. Today’s stainless steel could be tomorrow’s avocado laminate…dated appliances are one of the most common staging conundrums in real estate.

So, how can you stage your home for sale with outdated appliances in your kitchen?

Can too much light be a bad thing?

Rarely…but it happens! Natural light is one of the most coveted home features in real estate. It transcends size, layout, and even location in some cases. Light makes a home feel alive.

Is it possible to have too much natural light?...

Some staging conundrums are easy. Hot pink guest room? Paint it! Backyard looking like the set of Jumanji? Hire a landscaper!

Other issues, though, are not so easily solved.

One of the hardest things for stagers to work around is a funky, weird, totally odd layout. And...

Selling a home is never easy. If you’ve ever been a buyer, you know how easy it is to get caught up in the little detractors of a home. Even in a hot market, sellers must be proactive to prevent buyers from making assumptions and drawling conclusions in order to get the...

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a “perfect” home. Every home has its flaws, but some may have more than others. If your home is one that needs a little extra help, don’t worry! With the right staging tips, you can still sell your home fast and for...

Carpet accounts for over half of America’s flooring market. And for good reason: Carpet is relatively cost-effective, it’s versatile, and it’s cozy on bare feet! Carpet is a smart choice for homes with small kids or in houses that need a little extra sound insulation.

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You’ve decided it’s time to put your home on the market. Great timing! It’s a seller’s market here in Charlotte, and as a seller, you’ll likely have the upper-hand. Even so, you should resist the urge to try and sell your home “as-is.”

Here’s why.

Sometimes home staging is simple: De-clutter the bookshelves, rearrange the furniture, and maybe put a fresh coat of paint in the master bedroom.

Other times, though, the process is complicated by dated interiors; they’re tough to stage around because they’re pretty...

Maybe you think your home is perfect or maybe you’re under no illusion it’s without flaws. The truth is, every home is imperfect in some ways…it’s what makes the real estate market so interesting!

If you’ve decided to sell your home, you’re probably suddenly very...