Staging Minnesota - KFM Staging & Design

406 Wacouta Street, St. Paul, MN 55101

MLS #: 3578504 Price: $324,900

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!

Locate in the heart of down town St. Paul, this loft condo has the industrial characteristics that an urban professional would desire!

This fabulous home features:

• Loft-style master suite with overlook to main level and balcony with views of the city
• Exposed brick, beams, and heating ducts throughout the two-story walls
• Top-of-the-line kitchen with eat-in granite counter tops
• Front sitting/media room capable of making into a second bedroom or office
• Fire place in family room with balcony to another amazing view

For more information on this listing, click here --> St. Paul Real Estate

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Barker & Hedges ReMax Results, (651) 256-7380

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company that has been creating "First Impressions That Sell" for homeowners and Realtors across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. KFM Specializes in staging consultations and vacant stagings. For more information on home staging, visit our website: www.kfmstaging.com

With the popularity of home staging TV shows, many fans are getting a skewed view of the true costs of staging a house.

Through the magic of television, rooms are transformed within 30 minutes. Homeowners are shown updating light fixtures, removing walls, installing new carpet, and buying furniture for the amazing low price of $2000!

Real life home stagers are sometimes met with sticker-shocked homeowners when the estimated figure for staging their home is given.

However, what the general public may not realize that there is more to a vacant staging project than just bringing in a sofa and floor plant.

In this blog, the behind-the-scene staging costs are revealed!

First the obvious...

• Sofa and/or love seat
• Accent chairs, throw blankets and pillows
  
• End tables, coffee tables, table top decor
  
• Dining table and chairs, table top decor
  
• Buffet, lamps and decor
  
• Kitchen table and chairs, table top decor
  
• Bar stools
• Bed with bedding, throw pillows
  
• Accent chair, throw blanket, pillows
  
• Bedside table, lamp, decor
• Linens, shower curtain, vanity decor
• Art work in all staged rooms
• Rugs, curtains
• Mantle decor, floor plants

If you are not worn out yet, continue on to the less obvious staging costs...

• Labor costs for pulling inventory and restocking
• Labor costs for staging and destaging
• Labor costs for drafting estimates, contracts, and invoices
• Shopping expenses
• Delivery and pick up truck rental
• Gas, car insurance, business insurance
• Advertising costs - business cards, brochures, website management, mailings
  
• Hardware expenses - nails, screws, hooks, tools
• Extension cords, light bulbs, cleaning supplies, paper towels

Hopefully with this blog, homeowners will see the true costs behind this business. In real life, $2000 may not buy sellers a brand new wall, but it will get them a top-of -the line staging professional!

You may ask why stagers are in this business if the expenses are so high. The answer to that is we love to stage, and we love to help people fulfill the mission of selling their house!

KFM Staging & Design is a Minnesota home staging company that has been creating "First Impressions That Sell" for homeowners and Realtors across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. KFM Specializes in staging consultations and vacant stagings. For more information on home staging, visit our website: www.kfmstaging.com

9343 Hillside Trail, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

MLS #: 3574168  $309,900

JUST LISTED!  This fabulous home is breath-taking!  From the vaulted ceilings to the finished basement, every inch of this 2910 square-foot home is sure to please any buyer!

This home features:

• Five spacious bedrooms with master suite on main level
• Three large bathrooms with dual sinks in master suite
• Grand fireplace with brick surround extending to vaulted ceiling
• Large windows throughout
• Cambria counter tops with oak cabinetry
• Beautiful lot with patio and private back yard

For more information on this listing, click here --> Woodbury Real Estate

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Steve Mollner, Keller Williams Premier Realty

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company that has been creating "First Impressions That Sell" for homeowners and Realtors across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin.  KFM Specializes in staging consultations and vacant stagings.  For more information on home staging, visit our website: www.kfmstaging.com

1327 Thomas Avenue, St Paul, Minnesota 55104

MLS #:  3569627  $174,900

This beautiful 1920's 1 1/2 story home has been lovingly cared-for... and it shows!

This home features:

• Two main-floor bedrooms with hardwood floors
• One full main-level bathroom with large window for natural lighting
• Spacious living room with amazing windows and original woodwork
• Fenced yard with large patio and mature landscaping
• Room to grow in the large basement and full-sized attic

For more information on this listing, click here --> St. Paul Real Estate

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Barker & Hedges ReMax Results, (651) 256-7380

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company. For free home staging tips or to schedule an appointment for your home, visit our website at www.kfmstaging.com.

645 Skillman Avenue West, Rosevile, MN 55113

MLS #: 3573341 Price: $219,900

This beautiful home is located on a large, private lot with mature trees.  Maticulously cared for and updated, this 1950's home is georgeous and move-in ready!

This home features:

• Two main-level bedrooms with newly refinished hardwood floors
• Updated main level bathroom with new, upgraded tile, vanity, and fixtures
• Large eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite tile, and new appliances
• Freshly painted, spacious living room
• Finished attic, perfect for a second family room
• Clean and bright large basement - ready to finish for instant equity
• Screened-in breeze way to garage
• New furnace, electrical, windows, etc!
• AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

For more information on this listing, click here --> St. Paul Real Estate

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Barker & Hedges ReMax Results, (651) 256-7380

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company. For free home staging tips or to schedule an appointment for your home, visit our website at www.kfmstaging.com.

1034 12th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN

MLS#: 3568443  $ 269,900

***UPDATE***  SOLD!

This well-kept 1930's two-story home features stunning hardwood floors and a nice-sized eat-in kitchen!

Additional Features:

• Three upper level bedrooms
• Two bathrooms with original tile
• Hardwood floors throughout main level
• Three-season porch
• Finished basement
• Traditional layout with georgeous fireplace!

For more information on this listing, click here --> Sandy Maxwell Listings

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Sandy Maxwell, Counselor Realty

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company. For free home staging tips or to schedule an appointment for your home, visit our website at www.kfmstaging.com.

15309 Greenhaven Lane, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306

MLS #: 3560553   $148,874

This two-level townhouse is located in a family-friendly neighborhood in Burnsville.

Additional Features:

• Two spacious bedrooms on the upper level
• Two bathrooms, master with corner tub
• Living room with fireplace, mirror surround, and plenty of natural lighting
• Kitchen with counter top eating

For more information on this listing, click here --> St. Paul Real Estate

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Barker & Hedges ReMax Results, (651) 256-7380

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company. For free home staging tips or to schedule an appointment for your home, visit our website at www.kfmstaging.com.

2104 Hunter Hill Court, Hudson, WI 54105

MLS#: 3567210  $249,900

This beautiful two-story home is located in Hudson, Wisconsin (just minutes from the Minnesota border).  With ample living space, this house is spacious while maintaining a cozy atmosphere!

This home features:

• Three spacious bedrooms with upper level master suite
• Three bathrooms (two upper, one main level)
• Hardwood kitchen floors
• Freshly painted walls throughout
• Newly sealed driveway
• Wooden play structure in back yard with sandbox
• Family friendly cul-de-sac living

For more information on this listing, click here --> Scott Hawkins, Remax Results

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Scott Hawkins, Black Dog Homz

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota and Western Wisconsin home staging company. For free home staging tips or to schedule an appointment for your home, visit our website at www.kfmstaging.com.

With great views of Lake Minnetonka, this staged rambler didn't last long on the Minnesota real estate market!

After an in-home staging consultation with KFM Staging & Design, these home owners had a detailed plan that enabled them to highlight the amazing features of their home.  The recommended changes included furniture rearrangement, adding home accents to focal points, and removing unneeded decorative items.  The result was a home that sold in just a few weeks!

Congratulations to the hard-working homeowners who turned the KFM staging consultation into reality and to their real estate agents, the Barker & Hedges Remax Results Team who offers free staging consultations to their qualified clients!

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company. For free home staging tips or to schedule an appointment for your home, visit our website at www.kfmstaging.com.

2432 Queens Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125

MLS #: 35594763  $274,900

This well-kept, split entry home sits on a beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees!

This home features:

• Four spacious bedrooms with master suite
• Three bathrooms (2 upper level, 1 lower level)
• Formal living room with fireplace and walk out to three-season porch
• Family room with fireplace and plenty of room for a pool table
• Generous sized eat-in kitchen with new flooring
• Fenced in back yard with mature trees and beautiful flower gardens

For more information on this listing, click here --> Steve Mollner Listing

REALTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Steve Mollner, Keller Williams Premier Realty

This house has been staged by KFM Staging & Design, a Minnesota home staging company. For free home staging tips or to schedule an appointment for your home, visit our website at www.kfmstaging.com.