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Rockford Home "Simply Staged" Before/After Photos

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:28:34 -0700

We really enjoyed working on this Rockford home. It was certainly a team effort in order to prepare it for sale. We assisted the sellers in implementing our recommendations and then staged the home using their existing furniture (repurposed) along with some of Simply Staged Inc. accessory rentals.

Here are a few before/after photos:

Simply Staged Inc. is a Professional Home Staging Company Serving Rockford IL and the Stateline Area. We specialize in staging vacant and occupied homes for sale. Contact us at (815)979-3027 or visit our website simplystagedinc.com

Rockford Home Simply Staged and Under Contract in 8 DAYS!

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:07:57 -0800

Painting, packing, updating bathrooms, refinishing wood floors, repurposing furniture, minor repairs and we still were not able to accomplish Everything on our "to do" list. Like most sellers, the budget came into play. Another factor is knowing how much you should spend on those updates and see a return on your investment and/or make a significant difference in selling. More often than not, we are not able to complete all the updates, but knowing what to focus on can save the seller money and time on market.

At this home we selectively choose which projects would have the most impact, be a good return on investment and budget friendly. This is where working with a Professional Home Stager can make the process less stressful and less expensive by focusing dollars where they will have the most impact.

Eight Days after being "Simply Staged" this Rockford IL home is under contract!

Congrats to the Sellers and Toni Vanderheyden of Keller Williams Signatureof Rockford, IL. The seller, stager and Realtor all working together toward the same goal - SOLD! Simply Staged was proud to be part of the team.

Rockton Home "Simply Staged" Transformation (Before/After Pics)

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:54:04 -0800

Rockton Area Home Stager, Simply Staged Inc. was hired to transform this Rockton home for sale. The home was previously on market without success. Before it was listed again the sellers decided to have the home staged. A few of the before/after pictures documenting the transformation are below.

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AFTER

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We utilized the seller's furniture and brought in Simply Staged rental accessories to compliment their belongings. Painting, packing, cleaning and organizing were all completed under the guidance of Simply Staged Inc.

Belvidere Simply Staged Home Under Contract in 66 Days!

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:58:59 -0800

We are pleased to announce this Belvidere home went under contract 66 days after being staged! Comparable homes in the same area and price range are averaging 184 days on market.

Most of the "before" photos were taken after furniture was repositioned, so I don't have many True before/afters to share with you. But I did find these before/after photos of the dining room.

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After

Wall paper removal, painting, updating light fixtures, and a few other jobs throughout the home were completed by the sellers as recommended by Simply Staged. Once all the jobs were complete, Simply Staged brought in rental accessories to complement the seller's belongings.

A true team effort on belhalf of the seller, stager and Realtor Toni Vanderheyden of Keller Williams.

Rockford Home Stager, Simply Staged Inc., Featured in Rockford Register Star

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:40:50 -0700

Simply Staged Inc. was honored to be featured in the Rockford Register Star supplement "Living Spaces".

Photos were taken at a lovely vacant Rockford Victorian home staged by Simply Staged Inc. Staging the home was crucial in defining the space and making sense of many rooms in this large home.

Here is a link to the article on Rockford Home Staging.

The online article does not show all the photos that were printed in the paper, so I have posted some below.

As with many older Victorian homes you had to walk through rooms to get to other rooms. When vacant these rooms made the home feel confusing. You really were not sure what room you were in and how it could be used. Staging each room took the mystery out of the home's floor plan, flow and answered the question, "How is this floor plan livable?"

Curious about Working with a Professional Home Stager?

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:32:47 -0700

Typically we don't share testimonials on our blog. Simply Staged is honored to receive them and usually just shares them on our website. I have decided to highlight this particular testimonial because it gives a seller's perspective of working with a Professional Home Stager. I thought Dan did an excellent job explaining the process from a working and emotional standpoint. We are so happy you placed your trust in Simply Staged and pleased to play our part in the success.

Dear Michele,

Diana and I would like to thank you again for the work you did preparing our home for sale. Our neighborhood had quite a few similar houses on the market, including foreclosures, which were really dragging prices down. We had nearly given up on being able to sell our house in this market when we started working with a new Realtor and she recommended your services.

Your first consultation was a whirlwind of activity, and after you left we were skeptical of the changes that needed to be made. I was still uncertain that the house would sell, and if we went ahead with some of the changes, such as painting, and the house did not sell we would have been stuck with them. We discussed this over lunch and decided that now was the time - we headed out, bought paint and got to work.

After giving everything a thorough cleaning, fresh coat of paint and packing, the hard work was over. We appreciate how you were able to come back on short notice with rental artwork and decorations. With some additional changes to the furniture layout, things were really starting to look good!

I suppose the buyers agreed. We listed that same day and had three showings the next day. Two of those showings made offers, and both offers were above our asking price. We sold our home in one day, and I believe you deserve most of the credit for this. The house looked amazing, and everybody who saw the before and after was in awe.

Our Realtor said that in her opinion, the staging made us an extra $5K on the sale price. Our friends are all amazed when we tell them how quickly our home sold. I couldn't have asked for a better situation. You've turned a skeptic into a believer, and I can't recommend your services enough.

Dan Browder, Home Seller, Rockford

Rockford Investment Property Staged for Sale

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Tue, 04 May 2010 06:59:18 -0700

Touring this Rockford Victorian home is truly an exploration. With the many rooms the home seems to go on and on. Each room still showcasing most of the original detail from when the home was first built. Even the door hinges are a work of art. If you like the charm of the older homes, you will love this Rockford Victorian.

Parlor Before

Parlor After

Living Room Before

Living Room After

Dining Room Before

Dining Room After

Reading Room Before

Reading Room After

Master Bedroom Before

Master Bedroom After

Upstairs Family Room Before

Upstairs Family Room After

Bedroom Before

Bedroom After

Office Before

Office After

Sun Porch Before

Sun Porch After

Belvidere Home Before/After

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:04:51 -0700

Simply Staged was hired to prepare this Belvidere home for sale. In addition to the staging, the seller's implemented our recommendations for painting, packing, removing extra items to storage, and a few updates. This Belvidere home was staged with a combination of the seller's furnishings and Simply Staged rentals.

Family Room Before

Family Room After

Kitchen Before

Kitchen After

Loft Before

Loft After

Rockford Home Under Contract in Under 24 Hours OVER Asking Price!!

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:58:04 -0700

Simply Staged Inc. was hired to consult and stage this Rockford home. It was a joy to work with the sellers who worked feverishly completing the "to do" list provided by Simply Staged in order to showcase the home to its potential. The list involved painting, packing, minor repairs, and a few updates.

Simply Staged declutterd, depersonalized, repositioned and edited out furniture to highlight the home. At that point we brought in rental accessories to compliment the seller's furniture and belongings.

All the hard work paid off with multiple offers and a contract in less than 24 HOURS OVER Asking Price!! Congratulations to the sellers and Toni Vander Heyden of Keller Williams Signature Realty! Teamwork brought us success in under 24 Hours!

Simply Staged Inc. is a Professional Home Staging and Redesign Company Serving Rockford IL and the Stateline area. Contact us at (815)979-3027 or visit our website simplystagedinc.com

Home Staging Benefits All Price Points

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:09:53 -0700

There is often a misconception that staging is only for high end homes. I encourage you to view the before/after photos of this Rockford home and view how professional home staging has helped showcase this smaller home.

At the initial consultation Simply Staged provided recommendations to the home sellers in order to prepare it for staging day. The home has been well maintained and some updates have been made over the years. Therefore, the updates to be made were minor, a few light fixtures, a little painting and furniture selection/placement was addressed. The sellers decided to complete the jobs themselves in order to keep the budget down. The last step was to bring in Simply Staged rental accessories to compliment the seller's existing belongings.

A professional stager will guide you through the process of preparing your home for market. They will recommend improvements that will have great impact, but be mindful of the budget. Certainly, some homes may need more work then others, but that is where a professional home stager can assist you in making only the necessary changes to showcase your home and focus your dollars where they will have the most impact.

Kitchen Before

Kitchen AFTER

Dining Room Before

Dining Room AFTER

Family Room Before

Family Room AFTER

Master Bedroom Before

Master Bedroom AFTER

Simply Staged Inc. is a professional home staging and redesign company serving Rockford IL and the Stateline area. We specialize in staging occupied, vacant and model homes in Belvidere, Byron, Caledonia, Cherry Valley, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Oregon, Poplar Grove, Rockford, Rockton, Roscoe and Winnebago. Contact us at (815)979-3027 or visit our website at simplystagedinc.com

Rockford Home Staged and Under Contract in 10 DAYS

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:53:07 -0700

If you follow our blog you may remember seeing the "after" video show of this Rockford home. Simply Staged is pleased to report that it went under contract in 10 DAYS!

We all worked quickly as it was already on the market when Simply Staged Inc. was hired to stage the home. In a matter of five days the initial consultation was completed, sellers' completed the "to do" list, and the home was staged with Simply Staged rental accessories.

The sellers elected to do the work themselves and it was a joy to work with them as they tirelessly worked to get rooms painted, packed many personal items, some belongings moved to storage and cleaned all before staging day. The home was ready just hours before the first showing and it paid off.

Another example of what we can achieve with teamwork on behalf of the sellers, stager and Realtor! Congratulations to the seller and Mike Morely of Keller Willams.

Here are just a couple before/after photos.

Kitchen BEFORE

Kitchen AFTER

Master Bedroom BEFORE

Bedroom AFTER

Master Bedroom BEFORE

Master Bedroom AFTER

Simply Staged Inc. is a Professional Home Staging and Redesign Company serving Rockford IL and the Stateline Area. We specialize in staging occupied, vacant and model homes in Belvidere, Byron, Caledonia, Cherry Valley, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Oregon, Poplar Grove, Rockford, Rockton, Roscoe, and Winnebago. Contact us at (815)979-3027 or visit our website simplystagedinc.com

Belvidere Home Staged and Under Contract in 7 DAYS!

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:18:29 -0800

This Belvidere home was staged and went under contract in 7 DAYS! It was previously on the market for five months prior to being staged.

Upon the recommendation of Simply Staged, the kitchen and master bedroom/bath were painted, minor updates made, and the home was depersonalized and decluttered. Simply Staged then brought in rental accessories to compliment the sellers' furnishings.

Teamwork on behalf of the sellers, Realtor, Marilyn Osterberg of Dickerson & Nieman and Belvidere home stager, Simply Staged Inc. created the desired result - SOLD!

Kitchen BEFORE

Kitchen AFTER

Kitchen BEFORE

Kitchen AFTER

Simply Staged Inc. is a Professional Home Staging and Redesign Company serving Rockford IL and the Stateline Area. We specialize in staging occupied, vacant and model homes in Belvidere Byron, Caledonia, Cherry Valley, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Oregon, Poplar Grove, Rockford, Rockton, Roscoe and Winnebago. Contact us at (815)979-3027 or visit our website at simplystagedinc.com

Rockford Home Staged and Ready for Sale - Simply Staged Inc.

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:31:12 -0800

Beautiful Occupied Rockford Tri-Level recently staged by Simply Staged Inc, Rockford Area Real Estate Home Staging Experts.

The home sellers prepared this home for market in record time. At the recommendation and assistance of Simply Staged Inc., they painted, decluttered, took extra furniture and belongings to storage, cleaned and staged. Simply Staged brought in rental accessories to compliment their existing furnishings. All this was accomplished in only 5 days! Just in time for the first showing! It is always recommended that you prepare your home before going to market. But when that is not possible, it's helpful to have experts guiding, and assisting you through the process.

Teamwork on behalf of the Seller, Realtor, Michael Morley of Keller Williams Signature Realty and Home Stager, Michele Hess resulted in a home showcased to its potential.

Simply Staged Inc.is a professional home staging and redesign company serving Rockford, IL and the Stateline Area. We specialize in occupied, vacant and model homes in Belvidere, Byron, Caledonia, Cherry Valley, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Oregon, Poplar Grove, Rockford, Rockton, Roscoe and Winnebago. Contact us at (815)979-3027 or visit our website simplystagedinc.com

Rockford Home Stager - BEFORE/AFTER Photos

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:47:00 -0800

Properly preparing your home for sale involves work to ensure your home is showcased to its potential. A professional home stager can guide you through the process and will make recommendations that will have the greatest impact while considering the budget.

Below are some before/after photos of a Rockford home that recently underwent a transformation for selling. The Rockford sellers painted, packed, and made minor repairs upon the recommendations made at the consultation with Simply Staged Inc. In this case, the sellers decided to do the work themselves and all of the work was completed before we returned to stage the home.

Guest Bedroom BEFORE

Guest Bedroom AFTER

Master Bedroom BEFORE

Master Bedroom AFTER

Living Room BEFORE

Living Room AFTER

Dining Room BEFORE

Dining Room AFTER

Kitchen BEFORE

Kitchen AFTER

Simply Staged Inc. is a Professional Home Staging and Redesign Company serving Rockford IL and the Stateline Area. Contact Michele Hess at (815)979-3027 or visit our website simplystagedinc.com

Homeowners Real Estate Forecast Seminar & Workshop

Michele Hess, Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc (Simply Staged Inc.) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:35:32 -0800

Simply Staged Inc. is pleased to announce that we have been asked to participate as a featured guest at the Homeowners Real Estate Forecast Seminar & Workshop. The event will be hosted by Jonathan Krause, President, Gambino Realtors of Rockford IL.

What is going on with the real estate market?
Are home prices going to rise, or fall further?
What is the outlook for interest rates?
What can I do to sell my home now?

Join us for a 90 minute presentation that will explain the market trends and dynamics that will have a profound impact on the spring real estate market and beyond.

Learn how you can take advantage of this information to position your home to sell this spring
Learn strategies that will prepare your home to be more competitive in the market
Receive up-to-the-minute market intelligence allowing you to make informed decisions

Your home is your most valuable asset. Take 90 minutes to learn what you need to know to make wise decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Homeowners Real Estate Forecast Seminar and Workshop

Thursday, February 18

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Midway Village & Museum Center

Call (815)282-2222 during normal business hours to Register

Also featuring special guest, Michele Hess of Simply Staged Inc. who will share ways that you can improve your home's salability.

There is no cost to attend, and there is nothing being sold at the seminar, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required.

Watch for the announcement/invitation in the GO section of the Rockford Register Star this Friday, January 29.