Did you know Designing Impressions is the only fully licensed and insured staging company in South Dakota? As fully trained staging professionals we cherish value over discount. Having a controlled warehouse, a full selection of inventory that we own, and a trained moving crew all add to the value we provide Realtors and home owners. Part of putting value first is by not being hobbyists or Realtors. All our effort is focused on staging professionalism.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, many Realtors and nearly all home owners have no idea what Occupied Staging is. In this blog we highlight the specifics of an occupied stage and also show a few before an after photos to further illustrate this valuable service.
Read MoreChances are it is time for a deep clean of your home. Whether it is for you to enjoy or for getting your house ready to sell we have a list of important areas to tackle.
Read MoreWhile you are digging out pumpkins and the 100 strands of leaf garland, burning your favorite Fall scented candle, and sipping on your Pumpkin spice latte…be sure to reel yourself in from time to time and take advantage of pre-packing the extra’s you’ll get to use at your next home!
Read MoreFace it, when a property goes on the market, anyone and everyone are looking into your property, your personal space! There are certain things they do not need to know:
· They do not need to know who you are or what you do for a living or fun,
· They do not need to know about your children
They do not need to know about your valuables
· They do not need to know where to find the goods
Read MoreIn some ways, summer is a great time to sell because many families are making a move. Also, depending on where you live, you do not have to worry about snow and other bad weather. But summer does come with its own challenges that are important to address when selling in the summer.
Read MoreIt seems like everyone is trying to make their backyards the place to be! If you are thinking about putting in a pool it can be overwhelming with how many choices and decisions, you must make. Start here to get your design ideas flowing and, read below to make a list of what you want.
Read MoreWhen we consider refreshing a space in our home, it’s easy to know that we want something different. However, figuring out precisely what that is and how to execute it doesn’t follow suit. Oftentimes when decorating a space, it helps to start with a focus piece, something you love, and pull inspiration for colors and textures from it.
Read MoreReal estate is not an a-la-carte process. Doing work yourself that should be done by a professional (or outsourcing work to friends without the proper training and experience) is the NUMBER 1 misstep that can result in an unsuccessful experience for any home owner. Trust the professionals.
Read MoreYou might be surprised that a professional home stager considers a wide variety of market factors before they ever enter your home. These things include competition, demographics, and how your house will be marketed. Much more goes into staging than decorating.
Read MoreCurb appeal is one of the 3 key first impressions buyers have of a property. Amanda was asked to help buyers with this very issue on a flat front house and is featured in the Homelight.com blog “How to Add Curb Appeal to a Flat-Front House: 9 Ideas for Improvement.”
Read MoreStaging is not just for before you sell. More and more we have been getting requests from people to “stage” their new house. They want to live the same way as they sold their previous house. What that says to us is that they want a simpler, more organized life that looks pretty and functions well.
We are now offering a new service called “Stage to Live.”
If you are looking to get started on this concept right away we have a few steps you can follow.
Read MoreIn collaboration with other professionals around the country, Trisha was asked to contribute to the Redfin article: “Home Staging Tips": How to sell your home quickly”
Read MoreYes design that makes you happy does exist, and it doesn’t have to be expensive or stuffy!
Read MoreRedfin reached out to Designing Impressions and other experts for our best advice on choosing the right art for home staging. A well-staged home can make all the difference in enticing a buyer to tour a listing, and something as simple as the artwork you choose can make or break a sale. Your home is where your design personality shines through, but when staging your home for sale, it’s important to keep personal mementos and photos tucked away to appeal to a wide range of buyers.
Read MoreAfter 15 years of experience in the Home Staging Industry, Trisha has more than a few decluttering tips and can explain the rationale behind them! After all buying a home is psychological, so preparing a home for sale must take that psychology into account.
Read MoreWe have all been to that room or house that is just… meh. Not at all interesting and honestly, just plain boring. Does this sound like you?
Here are SIX quick and easy ways to add some interest and pizzazz to your living space!
See the kitchen in the picture accessorized at the end of the blog!
Read MoreWe get asked quite often what the difference between vinyl flooring and hardwood flooring is and if we recommend one over the other. There is a difference and pros and cons to both. To give the best answer, let me break it down into a few different examples:
Read MoreWarmer weather is just around the corner, which also means more time spent enjoying the outdoors! Bringing the outside in, is a term we hear often about connecting our indoor living spaces to outdoor ones. Desiring a practical and beautiful living space doesn’t have to stop at the patio door. Here are 3 tips for bringing the inside out and creating a stylish outdoor living space that reflects your personal style and brings out the beauty of nature.
Read MoreBoring is best is something we say a lot to our clients when helping them prepare a house for sale.
But when we say boring we don’t mean fall asleep and snooze boring. We mean mass appeal boring. Still confused?
Good. Then you should read more to find out what we mean!
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