One of the greatest rewards of my career has always been to hear from those who previously have graduated from the Accredited Staging Professional® course and later contact me to share their success stories. Over the years the stories are many and I thought I would take this opportunity to share some of them the difference Home Staging makes for Realtors® and their sellers.
Here is what some ASPs® Stagers have shared over the years:
A vacant house sold 3 days after I staged it. The new buyers even wanted to purchase all of my furniture with the house! The house had been on the market 210 days prior to staging. A great success story for all involved!
The next story by Tracy Susick, ASP® of Room Works of Meadville, PA, discusses how a Staging consultation led to an open house and a sale.
A homeowner had a staging consultation. He listened very carefully, asked lots of questions, and then went to work on the un-decorating, de-cluttering, and a little furniture re=arranging. He laughed when I told him that opening up the living room curtains would earn him at least $500. He finished his list of “homework” and then had the open house on June 16. His ERA-Richmond Realtors®, Linda Peters & Leslie Berger, knew I had been there and had been talking about and promoting the house to a number of people–but not showing it. Eleven couples showed up for the open house. One offer came in that night and two more in the next two days. It sold in 3 days. The owner worked hard, but it paid off. Staging consultation on June 4 – moved out and closed by July 6th. “Staging–It`s Positively ConSTAGEious!”
Just as much as I love hearing wonderful feedback from ASPs®, ASPs® often tell me about the appreciation their clients and Realtors® show after the completion of a Staging project. Kelly Holland, ASP®, of Staged with Style, shares the following story.
The homeowner was very aware of how the market had slowed down. She knew that she had to do everything in her power to stand out against the competition and to price the home right. She called me to preview the property and an appointment was setup. She had a few pieces of furniture, but had basically moved out most of her personal belongings. After looking at what I had to work with I was confident that I could make this home look great! With a few accessories, table settings, plants, art work, toss pillows, bedding and lamps I was able to turn the interior into something that any potential buyer would be proud to call home. I asked the homeowner if I could leave my fliers and cards out to promote my business and she was receptive. After the staging she called and left me such a great message. She said this house has never looked so good and would like me to “stage to live” her new home. For me the best part of the job is getting the wonderful comments and appreciation from the clients. It makes it all worth wile!
ASP® Staging training makes a tremendous difference for Realtors® and sellers around the country – and what a tremendous reward it is to hear from ASP® Stagers sharing their success stories.
By Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging® and CEO of www.StagedHomes.com
