My absolute favorite part of my job is a good before and after!
This mid-century home was a quality build and well taken care of, but cosmetically needed some help before list.
The family of this estate took my recommendations on a few key cleanup and easy upgrades which included landscaping, removing a screen door and trellis, interior paint, new flooring in living room and bedrooms, and a few other small items.
First, I helped them pick out the right flooring and paint color. We needed a warm white, and an inexpensive flooring that would tie a bunch of finishes together. We kept as much of the original finishes as we could, not only for cost savings, but also because there is absolutely a market for original homes! (Renovate don’t replace! Many buyers are looking for that well-kept, authentic mid-century feel.)
Then I came in to stage with my mid-century furniture. (And I might have wallpapered a bathroom…) The goal was to help buyers see that this home is beautiful as-is, and very move-in ready.
Above: this walnut frame was nailed to stucco finished walls, so it had to stay for now, and we had to help it make sense on the cheap. Hmmm…how ‘bout using the leftover wallpaper??
Admittedly, it turned out a little weird for real life purposes….but for this, it sort of set the tone right away… “Welcome, and please enjoy this fun, whimsical vintage experience!”
I also had fun transforming bedrooms…from creepy pink to cute pink!
And tried to figure out how to really capitalize on the coolest features of the home, like architectural windows...
I am happy to say that after taking my advice and spending 2 months and $22k to make it happen, we closed for $150k more than what they were originally told they could expect to get for this home. We listed for $535k, received 4 offers and closed $90k over list price. Everyone, including the buyer, is thrilled!
