I hope I didn't scare you away! :/
I know, there are way too many of us hanging around NAKED. ( <-----Did you just click that link) ;)
We think we're looking all cool with a little primping & fluffing (paint & carpet). Not!
Really......like the Doctor always say's "After you've seen one you've seen them all....they all start to look alike!"
YIKES! No, no I'm different! I don't look like all the rest! BLAH BLAH BLAH
YIKES is right! Let's face it, hearing that you "all look alike" isn't going to help when you are trying to sell a Vacant/NAKED Home!
Sure you might think price is KING, however with all the Short Sales, Foreclosures & REO's currently for sale, what makes YOUR Listing stand out from all the rest?
Let's make your Vacant/NAKED Listing the QUEEN of the Valley by Home Staging! :)
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So here I sit NAKED, a little awkward and uncomfortable. :(
Why is everyone walking right past me?
Come on....stop, hang out, get to know me!!
Oh.....you can't cause there is no where to sit and relax....and you feel a bit awkward.
I understand....I don't blame you. :(
HELLO! Well Look at me NOW! I'm all dressed up and ready to GO!
Please, PLEAse, PLEASSSSSSSE, come back and check me out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOOK.....now you can pull up a chair......sit........relax....stay awhile...........get to know ME! :)
Be proud to bring all your friends to check me out!
Now that I am no longer awkward and NAKED!
Is it me, or do I see a little swagger ;)
Welcome Home!
WHAT'S IN YOUR VACANT LISTING?
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Blog posted by Janice Sutton, Murrieta Temecula Home Stager. Home staging & marketing homes for the Inland Empire/Riverside County & San Diego County.
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Nice post. A little polish and just right furnishing that home is ready to show.
Love it. Love it. Love it. Blah, blah, blah. Glad you psted some more pics. :-)
A little decoration, furniture and staging makes this place look "fully Dressed" 100% better.
Cindy - Thanks! Exactly!
Judy - Thanks GF! Your welcome. Now on to creating the Real Estate Show!
Steve - Thanks! I totally agree! Some things should not be seen NAKED! ;)
Very cute post Janice - and so true! Those vacant houses or pictures of houses do start all looking the same! Beautiful examples of your work!
Janice, love your theme... would you make sure we have some of your info at the new building?
Janice -- your title is a real "Must open" eyecatcher LOL
Seriously, your post makes an excellent point. Buyers want to imagine what it would be like to LIVE in the home, and having it staged will help them do that. Who wants four vacant walls and nothing to see but flaws and imperfections?
Janice....love the humor in your post AND the TRUTH!! Much better "dressed" than NAKED!!!
p.s.....I "Suggested" so more folks may see you Naked!!
Margaret - Thanks GF! Showing homes vacant does not do them justice! A totally waste of advertising $$$ in my opinion!
Terkel - Thank you so much! Woo hoo! It would be my pleasure to bring you Home Staging Info to your new building! :)
Maureen - Thanks and AMEN! LOL I thought I might trick a few people! This blog was inspired by a Realtor that walked into a home we were staging. She said she had brought clients in the week before and they couldn't wait to get out! My hub said "You viewed it NAKED? You have to bring them back!" She agreed and can't wait to bring them back. The potential that Realtor's, Investor's and Stager's see can be different then what Home Buyer's see! It is our job to SHOW what can BE! :)
Kathy- Thank you! And thanks for suggesting....since I am fully dressed I have NO FEAR!! Bring on the offers! :)
Love it Janice!! And I'll be honest .. I was tempted to click the 'naked' link but I was a wee bit afraid what I would find at the end!
Great catchy way to really get the point across that homes show better fully dressed!
Hello Janice and you know with a title like this ... well I can't believe there aren't more comments!
VB
From one naked stager to another-blah, blah, blah! I've been waiting for this post!! Love it! Updating this home and then not dressing it seems useless. Your staging merchandised it perfectly darling! Did you invite Kesha to the broker's tour?
I, for one, was disappointed...., expected something else - good sales technique though.
janice! LOVE IT! You are so clever -- and so well said. Did I tell you how great it was to meet you in VEGAS! Your awesome, girl and the staging -- well it doesn't get any better than that!
Janice - Phew! What a relief - glad you threw some clothes on this house - she's now sporting a beautiful cocktail dress and ready to play hostess to all the visiting home buyers!
Heather - Thanks! LOL! Don't be scared to click the "NAKED" link! ;)
Robert - Ha ha! I agree....where are all the comments!! Ahhh forget the comments! Let's just STAGE Vacant Homes!
Cathy Lee - Thank you so much BSFF! I try my best! I couldn't resist adding the "Blah Blah Blah"...it will always remind me of YOU...in a GREAT way! :)
Dis - Alrighty then! Thanks! :)
Karen - Thank you so much Girlfriend! I LOVED meeting you in Vegas! I wish we had more time together. There were so many wonderful stager's to meet and so little time! :))
Sally - LOL! Exactly this HOTTIE is ready to go!!! :D
You did a beautiful job getting this home "dressed" and ready to go, Janice! :)
Leilani
Well, I would say if a house is in good shape, then it shows better naked (same as with a body?)
Hi Janice -- You are totally preaching to the choir here. As a broker/owner, REALTOR, and ASP Realtor, I totally get the value it when it comes to staging, even more so for vacant homes. Your work is exceptional!
I had to do a double take - WOW, what a great testimate to home staging.
BUMMER! I was REALLY hoping for something more!
Just kidding, nice post. Great phrase!
Poor naked houses out there - they can't help it! Shame on the sellers for not having them staged appropriately! Shame on any agents who don't recommend staging! Cute post, Janice!
This is great...and what a difference some clothing makes! LOL Very clever post!
Janice,
It's always interesting to see that only a few pieces can make such a difference. Well done!
Brian
well played....nice way to get your point across
Nice post and title Janice. Your before and after photos are Amazing! Staging can do wonders.
Awesome post! And the pictures show such a dramatic difference. I have huge respect for home stagers and their talent. It's not something I could do.
Yes, I was trying to click on that link. Tease.
Yes, whne done properly, a little staging can go a long way.
Nicely done. I think your photos really show what a difference someone like yourself can make.
Janice:
Nice post. An empty house is so uninviting. You have to put furniture in it to look half way attractive. Best is to stage. Your pictures are good advertising for your work.
This really makes a difference. The challenge is that a lot of short sale sellers, asset managers and/or listing agents just don't want to spend the money on distressed properties.
Hahaha I had to click the link, specially since you mentioned clicking it! Nice post, and nice transformations on those homes. it does make a huge difference!
Nice post! You got me to look!
Janice:
Nice post. An empty house is so uninviting. You have to put furniture in it to look half way attractive. Best is to stage. Your pictures are good advertising for your work.
This post was from me. I forgot to log in again, after all the problems AR has had today. I also wanted to say that your "key words" were hilarious.
Terrific! The title got us, the photos sold us, and I for one will be remembering the "naked house".
Your staging is excellent. Nice post
This is definitely one of the best posts I have ever read, you are so creative, love it.
Leilani - Thank you so much! We all need to be "dressed" before we go! ;)
Leslie - Thank for commenting! Sure, it may show fine if it's in good shape however Home Buyer's need a little something-something so they can see what can be!
Chris - Thank you! You are a smart man and a step ahead of your competition when you have staging on your side!
Very cute post Janice - wonder if this is the start of a new advertising campaign? ;D
Billie - Thanks! What you did with this post is EXACTLY what we want Home Buyer's to do! Take a DOUBLE take!!!
Chris - Thanks! Some times us Stager's have to pull out all the tricks to get you guys on-board! ;)
Julia - Thanks GF! I know, I feel sorry for all the vacant homes out there :( We can see the potential but so many cannot! Hopefully, one day, NAKED homes will become a thing of the past!
Deborah - Thanks! I totally agree! Clothes RULE! :)
Brian - Thank you! Done correctly Professional Home Staging is PRICELESS!
Casey - Thanks! Can you tell I am originally from Nu Yawk! i am not shy when I am trying to get my point across!
Mike - Thank you! I agree! Photos need to also look their best when listing a property. I take hours to make sure mine are the best they can be!
Tara - Thank you for your kind words! It is nice to know that we are appreciated!
Jeff - LOL! A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do! Thanks!
Justin - Thank you! Photos are KEY when selling properties nowadays since your 1st Open House is online!
Anon - Thank you! And speaking of pictures.....Where are you? Who are you? :) Show yourself!
John - Thank you! Yes it can be a challenge! But heck we're up for the challenge!! :)
Jimmy- LOL! Ok I am glad I got you to click! Now go Stage all your Vacant Properties! You won't be sorry!
OK, with a title like that, it got me thinking about staging and nakedness.
Have you ever maybe put a blowup doll in the shower or tub to show how big they are?
Or maybe put a blowup doll under the covers of a nice bed and really freak them out. I'm sure it would make it a home that they would remember.
Bill - Thanks & woo hoo! That's the whole idea....LOOK...then of course BUY!
Evelyn - Ahhh there you are! So glad you came back! Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you got my humor!
Jan - Amen! Music to my ears! Remember the NAKED house and dress her up!
Jane - Thank you! :)
Gerry - WOW thank you! Sometimes I get on a roll and the words just start flowing! Glad you enjoyed my post!
Lisa - Thank yoiu GF! I better go trademark it now ;)
Tim - OMG you are too funny! You got me thinking.....hmmmmm.......maybe only in Vegas!
Janice,
Positive proof that the right title reels us all in for a look at a post! After a certain age, most of us look MUCH better with a bit of staging...
What a Creative Attention Getting Title to talk about vacant houses getting staged. Glad you got it staged so nobody has to be embarrassed!
Janice - very clever using "naked" in your title! When people see the word "naked" we have to take a peek - just human nature! Congrats on being featured and this is an outstanding example of how great staging can be the difference between sitting on the market (with carrying costs) and getting sold quickly. Beautiful job!
Great way to market your talents, gives me an idea to use with some listings here in my area.
Wow, it really is amazing just how much of a difference staging makes! Great job! :)
The title certainly got my attention! Great before and after staging photos and you are right that vacant homes do not invite people to stay for very long. Thank you for sharing!
This is a great title. I plan on using this as an example in my weekly classes. As of this comment, 344 people have seen the title of this post. 331 people have clicked on it to read the post. This means that 96% of the people who have seen your title read your post. That is amazing!
Janice I agree. Don't scare them with naked but DRESS IT UP. Lovely pics.
Janice - Thanks for that link. I wasn't quite sure what naked meant - that wiki really cleared it up. The staging AND the photos look great. Having great staging done, and not having great photography work is kinda like going to a dinner party without your pants on ;-)
WOW!! Janice, I try to explain staging to an owner sometimes and the message just dosent get through. I believe in staging and I said wow to this. I would definitely show this before an after. Way to make a point. GREAT POST!!!
You win the "title of the day" award as given by....me. Your points are valid ones - vacant homes simply don't show as well.
Very catchy post. The staging concept is not done that often in Southern Maryland so far...yet!
I am laughing at Tim's comment. Also, since so many have clicked on this, it shows that SEX SELLS!!!
Great title, great content, very well done. Vacant homes are just simply not very warm and inviting, thus get passed over all the time. Sellers are wise to spend the extra money to have their vacant homes staged/dressed.
The staged homes look so much more inviting. Thank you for showing your great work.
Janice; Everyone knows that sex sells....that's sexy staging you did on that naked home... lol Loved your post; cute, clever and to the point...
This must be the week for analogy posts on Active Rain! But you definitely win "Best Title" - the one everyone wants to click! lol Love your Before and After photos.
Great title to catch attention. And, it's a huge change from unstaged to staged.
A very cleverly worded post, and excellent point too. An enjoyable read ! Thank you for sharing these photos - the kitchen is now one that people would want to linger in. Nice job.
I completely agree with you. Staging in this market can be a very good touch that others probably won't do. The banks aren't going to pay for that and a seller doing a short sale proably won't want to. So Staging has added value in my mind.
I could try using 'Naked' in my posts, something tells me I'm not getting as many hits as you.
Those pictures tell a great story of what staging can do you are drawn to stay on the picture with the furniture whereas the empty one makes you want to move on.
Nice job Janice.
awesome post, Janice! way to grab our attention and use it very well for your business...
Great post, the before and after pics make all the difference in the world! Great title by the way very eye catching!
Very cute Janice!!! Love the staging as always and you gave me a new term for vacant staging that I, for one, am going to steal ;)
Great points. Great before and after pics. Well written post!
Irene - Always try to spice up my blogs like my houses! Gotta get you looking!! :) I agree! Some say older and wiser...I say older and more layers!
Beverly - Thanks! My hub was the inspiration of this blog due to a Realtor walking in while we were "dressing" and he stated "You showed your Buyer's this home when it was NAKED?" Bingo a blog was born! ;)
Kristine - Thanks! We are really all the same aren't we! DOM is big and no one wants their listing sitting with carrying costs! Just trying to help REA's to see the light at the end of the STAGING! :)
Steven - Can I get a WOOT-WOOT! You just made my day! You would have made my year had you lived closer ;) I am so happy to hear you are considering marketing your properties with Home Staging! You won't be disappointed!
Monica - Thanks! The power of home staging is truly priceless!
Erica - Just like a Blog Title.....Home Staging catches the eye of Buyer's looking first online before visiting the property! BIG ONLINE EYE OPENER! =)
Karen - Glad I caught your attention! That is the job of Professional Home Stagers....to catch the attention of Home Buyers! Then we have them relax and sit while you write up the OFFER! :)
Steven - WOW WOW WOW! Coming from an AR Big Wig I am flattered!! Blogging is such a powerful tool and I am always learning what to do in this wild social media world.
Gary - Thanks! Glad you agree! Yes NAKED can be SCARY! No one wants to be SCARED when making an OFFER.
Don - Thanks! Always trying to educate ;) Yup....Bad pictures and great staging is a nightmare.....SCARY! Keep a belt on ;)
Joelle - Thank you! Please show clients my post. You may also want to add a Home Stager to your team and bring them with you on listing appointments! A win-win!
Jason - Thank you soooooo much! Title of the Day!! Woo HOO! Always trying to help! Points? Did you mention points? Oh you were talking about home staging points....not AR points! Shucks;)
Cheryl - Thanks! Hmmmm sounds like you may need to set the stage...start the trend....beat your competition to it!! :)
Kristi - LOL me too! I had read it a couple of times! Yes....Sex does Sell which leads me to an upcoming blog about how I stage NAKED!
Dan & Amy - Thank you! How often do we see BUYERS rushing quickly through vacant homes. Nothing to grab their attention. Yes I agree, Sellers are wise to INVEST in HOME STAGING. :)
Robert - Thank you! Not only do staged homes look more inviting they are also more memorable! :)
Linda - Thanks Girlfriend! Glad you liked the sexy staging! Yup, SEX sells.......who knew! Did you happen to see the POLE in the corner ;)
Frank & Sharon - Thanks! I have been known to push the limits with blog titles! In this market you have to catch peoples attention....Home Staging does that for Homer Buyers!
Christine - Thanks! Blogs titles are like Home Staging......attracts attention!
Sandi - Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed this post. Now imagine how much your Buyer's would like to sit down with you and write an offer! ;)
Nathan - Thanks! Glad you agree! As far as Banks and short sales Home Staging, times are changing....Local banks are starting to uss Home Staging! Their is a light at the end of the tunnel!!! Smart Banks! :)
David - Thank you! LOL! Don't sell yourself short!! Try it you might like it!! Staging that is..... :)
Phil - Thanks! Now grab hold of a Home Stager and start using this EYE CATCHING marketing tool!! Sell Sell Sell!
Malik - Thanks! Eye catching...that's what its all about! Make your listings look better and stand out from all the rest!
Tessa - Thanks Girlfriend! No stealing I am giving it to you.....spread the NAKED word! Dress up those embarrassing homes!! You go Girl!
Bob - Thank you so much! It's easy to write a post when you are passionate and believe in what you are doing! :)
Having a well decorated home certainly helps stimulate those creative juices!
kk
Very funny! I loved your sense of humor!
Kristal - I agree! Also helps Buyer's visualize a lifestyle!
Alla - Thank you! In this industry you have to have a good sense of humor :D
While your "naked" title brought them into this post - it's your incredible staging that shines!! What an amazing transformation.
Congratulations. Your home staging is being featured in the group Staging Before and After Pictures.
Kathy
Believe it or not, I got a phone call last year from a man who wanted to know if I did naked staging. He meant really naked, without any clothes! Now why someone would want to see a sweaty naked woman pushing furniture around and folding towels is beyond me, but I guess it takes all kinds.
When I read the title of your post, I thought "Oh Lordy, he's looking for another naked stager". Glad that wasn't the case!
Beautiful photos, Janice.
Your pictures say it all, staging works.
Janice, loved your post, and I seriously would like to know how you upload your photos to AR to look so great . . . I need a tutorial on placement, alignment, sizing! Where did you learn?
Catchy titles always pull in the viewers! Great staging work keeps them tuned in . Great work on both ends. Maybe feature the naked house of the week?
Kathy - Thank you for your kind words and featuring this post in Staging Before & After pictures Group! I am honored! :)
Michelle M. - Thank you! Yikes! Takes all kinds is right! Keeps us on our toes!!
Maureen - Thanks! 1st impressions are so important! Pictures are so powerful when done correctly!
Amy - Thank you! Uploading pictures to your blog is easier then you think! Here is a great tutorial that Kristal Kraft was so kind to put together! Good luck!
Michelle F. - Thank you thank you! I like that idea.....NAKED HOUSE of the Week gets DRESSED! Hmmmmm yoiu got me thinking :)
What a gorgeous stage and a tremendous transformation! Good work, and great blog entry!
A TREMENDOUS testimonial to vacant staging...Sellers should also see this...it does make a difference! Great post...thanks!
Ashley - Thank you so much! I appreciate the support!
Ginger - Thanks! I totally agree!!! Don't keep this post a secret feel free to re-blog and spread the staging word!! A win-win for all!!
Thanks Joni!! Always try my best!! :)