Renovations and Staging Can Sell Your Home in 6 Days

Staged living room with white sofas, a geometric wood coffee table, and kitchen in the background.

When you’re thinking of selling your home, you most probably are projecting your focus to your future home and new life, and the thought of putting money into renovating, remodeling and staging the property you want to sell is concerning and adds an extra layer of stress.

It’s a fact though, that showcasing your home to potential buyers in its best light, will ensure a faster sale process, as buyers won’t need to factor in the cost of repairs when making an offer. Staging creates an impactful and positive impression by highlighting the home's best features and downplaying any drawbacks. Carefully chosen furniture, tasteful decor, and staging can transform a dull space into an inviting sanctuary. And here’s a catch, COMPASS has created a program where you won’t have to spend a dime on your home renovations BEFORE the house is sold! Curious? Keep reading.

The home we’re showcasing today was a recent property I sold representing the seller. It underwent a major renovation before putting it on the market. But the investment was worth it as in the end, it Sold in only 6 days over 15% of the asking price.

The Renovation and Staging

This home went through a complete makeover. We repainted the entire home interior and exterior, replaced a few doors, new door handles throughout, new light fixtures and other minor touches.

Home exterior under renovation, with a covered carport, parked vehicles, and supplies.

Renovated gray single-story home with a wide covered carport and concrete driveway at dusk. — House Front After

The Kitchen

The kitchen was completely renovated, gutted, and replaced with new everything: cabinets, flooring, sink, light fixtures, appliances.

Empty kitchen with cream cabinets, a stainless steel gas range, and a sink beneath a window. — Kitchen Before stage 1

Renovation-stripped kitchen with exposed walls, appliances, and building supplies. — Kitchen Before stage 2

Renovated kitchen with white and gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a glass dining table. — Kitchen After

The Living Area

We removed carpets and refinished the hardwood floors throughout and installed new flooring in the family room.

Staged living room with a wood-paneled fireplace and sliding doors to a garden patio. — Living area After

Vacant living room with worn green carpet, a stone fireplace, and two windows. — Family Room Before

Staged living room with a stone fireplace, dark seating, hardwood floors, and French doors. — Family Room After

The Bedroom

The bedrooms also went through a partial remodeling. My crew removed the carpet, refinished the hardwood floors throughout, painted and installed new closet doors. The staging adds that wow factor that will make the Open House walk-ins feel right at home.

Cluttered bedroom with yellow walls, a large black C, hardwood floors, and belongings scattered across the floor. — Bedroom 1 Before phase 1

Unfinished room with a large window, paint cans, and a step ladder during renovation. — Bedroom 1 Before phase 2

Staged bedroom with a white quilted bed beside sliding glass doors to a fenced yard. — Bedroom 1 After

Cluttered blue bedroom with belongings scattered across the floor and a dark blue cushion. — Bedroom 2 Before

Staged bedroom with a tufted headboard and large windows overlooking a green backyard. — Bedroom 2 After

Vacant room with worn blue carpet, scuffed walls, and a large window overlooking leafy shrubs. — Bedroom 3 Before

Staged bedroom with a white bed, woven rug, gray armchair, and large patio-facing window. — Bedroom 3 After

The Bathroom

Even a small bathroom can be transformed by adding new fixtures, wall art, and a fresh coat of paint!

Compact bathroom with a toilet, large sink, mirrored wall, and worn beige panels. — Bathroom Before

Renovated bathroom with a pedestal sink, black faucet, light wood-look panels, and framed art. — Bathroom After

The Backyard

We replaced the deck in the backyard, placed new sod, and added additional florals transforming the outdoor living into a welcoming space, open for entertaining or relaxation.

Home backyard with a large concrete patio, dry lawn, dense shrubs, and a palm tree. — Backyard Before

Staged backyard patio with an outdoor dining table, deck, lawn, and gray single-story home. — Backyard After

Compass Concierge

And finally, the catch I mentioned earlier. How can you prepare your home for the best sale possible without adding extra financial stress to your finances?

Compass Concierge program allows you to get fronted for the cost of home improvement services with zero due until closing. It’s a hassle-free way to sell your home faster and for a higher price with services like staging, flooring, painting, and more. Reach out to me for more info!

Teamwork

It’s truly exhilarating to witness the results of a home makeover. The hard work, the attention to detail, and the final wow factor resulted in a passionate effort from all people involved. I would not be able to do what I do for my clients in the time frame that I do without the partnership I have with the various vendors I work with. From flooring to roofing, general contractors, painters and everything in between I appreciate that they put my client’s home on top of their schedules as they know timing is of the essence for them. Yet another value I bring to my clients when they work with me. Where I can get a home ready for market in less than 2 months, the general consumer sometimes waits over a month just to get someone to come in to look at the job and then they need to wait a few more months for the work to commence.

And, the crème de la crème, the exquisite staging of Colleen Smith of Location Staging! I’ve teamed up with her and her team for some time now and she’s always a guarantee for a successful sale. Stay tuned for her special interview featured soon on this blog, where she’s going to share more insights on the importance of staging homes.

Ready to transform your property for the best sale possible? I am just an email away!