Gold Coast staging a home to sell

Time was of the essence when real estate agent David, decided to sell his two-storey beachside home.  He was ready to move and wanted to list his home on the market straight away – but the home wasn’t yet market-ready.

David, and his 21-year-old son Matt, had the house pretty well divided in two.  David lived upstairs in the more formal lounge, dining, kitchen, master bedroom and outdoor dining areas whilst Matt and friends enjoyed a casual beach lifestyle downstairs.

Dave saw Tracey from Showhomes at a Gold Coast Property Group meeting on the Wednesday night and by Friday morning at 10am, Showhomes was onsite.

Initial Consultation

Friday: 10am

The Initial Consultation reveals a great base for styling, but there’s a lot to do before the One Day Makeover.  David set a deadline for the following Saturday at 11am for photos.  David and Tracey discuss ideas for the makeover and start the restyling process.

Tracey describes the home as a ‘Man Cave’, perfectly set up for the current living needs with practical, sturdy furniture and simple furnishings.   Having been recently painted, lights dangled from the ceilings and few of the windows had coverings.

Living Upstairs Before

Dave plans to show the home before the final makeover so simple changes are made to lighten and brighten the room while appropriate furniture and furnishings are being sourced.

Upstairs Lounge after Initial Consultation

David reveals that he has furniture and furnishings in storage and the garage reveals a store of beach-style art.  These are used in the final transformation.

Upstairs Lounge after Makeover

Cleaning of all rooms, windows, furniture and furnishings is essential to showcase the home-for-sale at it’s best.  The main windows are measured for curtains.

Upstairs Dining Before

Heavier furniture items are removed  from the upstairs lounge and dining areas during the Initial Consultation.

Dining Room after Initial Consultation

David and Tracey determine which items are needed for the makeover from his stores and which are to be supplied by Showhomes.  The items are chosen that will best show off the property’s features.

Formal Dining After Makeover

So much needs to be done before the One Day Makeover including moving furniture, cleaning rooms and windows, fixing lights, covering windows, affixing artworks, painting and decluttering the garage, and gardening.

Ideally, all will be completed before the interior decorating by Showhomes.

One Day Makeover

Deadline: Saturday week 11am

David gives himself and the team a week to be photo ready.  Matt and his mates take over the gardening and external areas as Dave directs a raft of tradespeople.  The Showhomes team prepares the interior of the home to be photo-ready by Saturday morning.

Results

Downstairs

The casual downstairs living area is transformed.

Downstairs Lounge before Makeover

Capturing casual comfort, space and the beach lifestyle, as well as showcasing the beautiful wooden floors.

Downstairs Lounge after Makeover

Basic furnishings function in the downstairs living space before adding lifestyle.

Downstairs Living after Makeover

The room’s purpose and style became obvious with artwork,  furniture and furnishings.

Downstairs Living after Makeover

Before the makeover – the hint of a kitchenette.

Bench before Makeover

Accessories create a usable kitchen bench space.

Kitchenette after Makeover

In the sleeping zone, the 4th bedroom is a study or office before the makeover.

Bedroom/Study before Makeover

Afterwards it becomes a guest or child’s bedroom.  The new owners need only to add curtains to finish off the sleeping space.

Bedroom after Makeover

Bedroom before Makeover

Bedroom after Makeover

Master Bedroom after Makeover

Bathroom dated and dull.

Bathroom before Makeover

We urged the owner to paint the bathroom walls and tiles. The result – lighter, brighter and larger.

Bathroom after Makeover

The kitchen is cleaned and cleared.

Kitchen before Makeover

Kitchen after Makeover

The upstairs Balcony is transformed.

Upstairs Balcony before Makeover

Using the overflow furniture from inside, Showhomes creates a versatile private outdoor living area.

Upstairs Balcony after Makeover

Downstairs verandah bare and vacant.

Verandah before Makeover

Downstairs verandah given a new life with furniture.

Verandah after Makeover

Market Ready

David and Matt get the job completed on time.  The benefits of professionally decorating their home will be revealed in better online photos, more viewings, and the promise of higher offers and a faster sale.

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