After . . . and Before Where: 2705 France Ave. South What: 3 BR/2 Bath Cape Cod in Minneapolis’ Sunset Gables neighborhood When: listed Nov. 15; off market Jan. 24; closed Feb. 25 How much: List price — $439.9k; sold price — $400k Who: listing agent — Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty; selling agent — Kathy...Read More
I couldn’t resist one more “Before” and “After” pairing, showing the game-changing potential of virtual (digital) staging. See the next blog post, immediately above, for the “After” shot.Read More
Now, Just Add Hardwood Floors! If this “Before” and “After” sequence doesn’t make you a staging convert — nothing will. Even this photo doesn’t do the room justice, because there are oak hardwood floors under the carpet. My favorite details? The reflection in the (virtual) mirror above the Fireplace, and the (far end of the)...Read More
Not So Virtual “Virtual Staging” So, what’s holding up virtual staging? (see also, “Virtual Staging: Ready for Prime Time?”) Not Realtors, who by and large are game (even if they have to dig a little deeper into their pockets to do it). Not clients, who stand to save a small fortune on actual staging costs....Read More