Home Staging Blog

Home staging has become an essential part of the real estate process, as it can help to sell a property more quickly and for a higher price. Real estate agents are at the forefront of the home selling process and are often the ones who recommend staging to their clients, but many times, have questions…

At Chicagoland Home Staging we view home staging as the art of preparing a property for sale by highlighting its best features and create a lifestyle that will appeal to potential buyers. Whether you’re selling a small apartment or a luxurious mansion, home staging can make a huge difference in how quickly you sell and…

At Chicagoland Home Staging we come across all different properties the can benefit from home staging. Every property we prepare for sale has a unique set of circumstances including this property we staged on Grove Avenue in Western Springs. This was a new construction property complete with 6-bedrooms and 5.5-baths has 3-levels of custom finishes…

Before putting a property on the market, oftentimes Chicagoland home staging will recommend decluttering the home, removing nearly 80-percent of a home seller’s belongings to ensure a clean, organized space prior to listing. Our team explains to sellers it’s important to start packing up belongings not needed or in-use while the home is on the…

As we countdown to a new year, our team here at Chicagoland Home Staging wanted to share some of our best home staging tips when preparing a property for sale. We take pride in producing valuable content to help real estate agents and home sellers understand how to get the maximum return on their investment…

When it comes time to stage a contemporary home, this style evolves based on the trends that are here and now. This unique home staging style can borrow from several periods, which makes it appear upscale, timeless and classy. Today’s contemporary design relies on neutral colors, simplicity, and sleekness. Materials like metal and glass are…

Home staging is an invaluable marketing tool that can help a client’s home stand out amongst the competition. You don’t have to depend on luck or the market to sell a house. Our staged homes in the Chicago western suburbs sell faster and for more money than non-staged homes.  Chicagoland Home Staging is a full-service real estate staging business…

Today’s home buyers have a hefty wish list when it comes to choosing their next place to live. Most are looking for outdoor space, an energy efficient updated kitchen and bath, a quiet place to work, take care of the kids and live at home– without feeling confided to the space.  It’s our job at…

It’s that time of year again, when your neighborhood, maybe even your home turns into a festive display of holiday décor, but there is a fine line between tasteful and cluttered. Greeting buyers to a home for sale covered in holiday decor with a life-size bloody Frankenstein, bats flying above and a dreary cemetery in…

When it comes to kitchens, sellers are often confused when we tell them to take down objects that are over the cabinets. Usually they consist of  fake plants, bits of pottery, or collections – all of which are typically covered in layers of dust. Even when they are clean, exceptionally interesting or beautiful they often…

Staging gives a property a competitive advantage.  When you use a stager in Naperville, Hinsdale and indeed anywhere in Chicago’s Western Suburbs there are 5 key reasons everyone wins when there’s a home stager on the team prior to listing the property. 1. Let The Stager Be The “Bad Cop” The relationship between Realtor and…

When it comes time to sell a property, it’s important to plan ahead and take the time you need to make smart decisions that will leave you feeling less stressed on the market. A major part of that decision making is “what items will stay and what items will go in the home” to create…

Settled on a quiet cul-de-sac on almost a half-acre, this sophisticated shingle-style residence was built by award-winning Tiburon Homes in 2009. This 6-bedroom, 7-bath property is over 8,000 square feet situated on a four-level floor plan that facilitates contemporary family living with incredible accessibility to the outdoors. When placing a luxury property on the market,…

A coffee table is a central element in both the living room and family room design.  This is where you have to opportunity to add interest, texture and set a mood. A coffee table allows a home stager to define exactly who the target buyer is for the home by utilizing personable accessories that make…

When preparing a Chicagoland home for sale, one of our home staging professionals may recommend that you change out light fixtures. If the fixtures are brass, very old, in poor condition, or overly personal swapping them out for more modern fixtures can instantly transform a space. Often times we’ll hear the excuse of how expensive…

The team at Chicagoland Home Staging did it again, as their staging plan helps get a listing staged and sold for more money. This 5-bedroom property situated on Scott Court in Westmont, sold for $865,000, exactly $16,000 above asking price!    We’re thrilled to see our clients receive such a spectacular return on their investment,…

Summer is here, and of course can be a hectic few months — schools out, vacations are scheduled and many just want to enjoy the great outdoors, rather than maintaining a property for sale on the market. Despite busy schedules, now is the time to take advantage of the market before it shifts by hiring…

This Georgian style home in Hinsdale needed a more sophisticated, light and bright upgrade that only the Chicagoland Home Staging team could provide. The red brick home on Ravine Road blends original details with contemporary interior design.    Our team came up with a plan to combine the two styles with chic, neutral furnishings that…