Furnished Home Transformations

1. This large master bedroom in Hurley, New York needed more romance and "WOW" factor. So, HouseSetters Home Staging rearranged the room and added drama.
2. This Red Hook, NY kitchen is warmed up with a table runner, some greenery and a few well-chosen accessories. Less is more with staging!
3. The home owners moved out of their Upstate New York home and took all of their teenage daughter's possessions with them. That gave Linda Esposito a chance to show off her blow-up bed skills!
4. This was the room buyers saw when they first walked into the house. This is where you grab them or lose them! The Wappingers Falls sellers received an accepted offer in 5 weeks!!!
5. Esposito can see past clutter and envision each room as it should be.
6. It is always important to remove anything in a house that might suggest illness. HouseSetters removed the hospital bed and made this first floor room into a quiet space for reading. A light furniture setting is all that is needed to welcome buyers.
7. Potential buyers need to feel welcome the minute they walk through the front door!
8. Even a guest room needs to look its best. HouseSetters has the experience to use a client's furniture, bring in staging accessories and create a whole new look.
9. This is an example of a HouseSetters' accessory staging--rattan chairs, a coffee table, a carpet and decorative items take this living room from lonely to party time!
10. Potential buyers only spend an average of 10 minutes in a house. Do you want them to be looking at your stuff or imagining living in your home?
11. This Beacon, New York Victorian just needed a few touches to tone down the paint and look better in MLS photos.
12. New York City folks who head Upstate on the weekends don't need much to enjoy their home and nature. But, selling is a different story--to get noticed online your house needs color.
13. This finished basement in Milan, NY looks better with a sofa brought down from the upstairs instead of a daybed. Now, buyers can imagine the spacious room as an everyday useable space.
14. We all have our own particular style of decorating--but preparing your house for sale is NOT about DECORATING. It is about neutralizing and showing each and every room at its best.
15. The seller chose to set the family room up as a dining room. Good for living but not for selling! HouseSetters put the dining room back where it belonged, brought in one of the sellers' sofas and then added some HouseSetters' inventory to create a family room. The seller received an accepted offer within 2 months of listing in 2010!
16. A bedroom is most pleasing when the bed is fully visible from the door. Now the room says, "Wouldn't this be a cozy spot for an afternoon nap?"
17. With just 2 wooden chairs, it is difficult to imagine this room as a family gathering place. HouseSetters suggested that the clients bring over a sofa and coffee table from another property. Then the space was finished with HouseSetters' accessories.
18. Selling a house means putting away the computer and dog stairs! HouseSetters rearranged the furniture, covered the black leather sofa to give the room a cozier feel and added chairs to set the scene for afternoon tea. This Realtor-owned house in Saugerties, New York received an accepted offer within 3 months of listing in 2010!
19. Online photos are very small so it is important to clear each room of unnecessary furnishings and decorative items. Let online lookers SEE the room.
20. Toll Brothers' homes have a reputation in Dutchess County for being large and spacious. Esposito made a few changes that made this Wappingers Falls house homey and appealing. The sellers were thrilled to receive an accepted offer during the second month on the market. They said that staging made all the difference and were happy that their Exit Realty agent had suggested HouseSetters.
21. According to Barbara Corcoran, an expert on real estate and a sought-after guest speaker throughout the United States, potential buyers decide within the first 10 seconds of entering a home is they are interested. This office is visible off the foyer and was transformed by HouseSetters to a more pleasing first impression.
22. Sometimes a seller hires a stager with the instructions to "do the best with what I have". This is an example of a no-frills staging that takes the house from dreary to charming.
23. This Prudential real estate agent brought in HouseSetters to choose which furnishings should go on the moving truck and which should stay behind to be used for staging. Within 3 months this Ulster County house sold!
24. King beds are great for living but in some cases, not the best for selling. HouseSetters brought in a queen bed instead of the king to create space.
25. HouseSetters recommended to this Rhinebeck, New York client to neutralize their home. That meant removing expensive drapes and carpeting. Now, the property appeals to ALL potential buyers!
26. The first rule of staging is to get rid of the clutter. Now, this Gardiner, New York kitchen gets to shine in online photos.
27. This Rhinebeck,New York period farmhouse shows much better with smaller scale furniture.
28. A smart couple from Millbrook, New York called Linda Esposito for a consultation two months before listing their house. The head start paid off. They accepted an offer three days after listing.
29. A few small accessories make a much larger statement with this simple table and chairs.
30. Buyers only know what they see--so show them a cheerful room!
32. A basement should not be an afterthought. Staging it well can add extra value to your home.
33. Top real estate agents know that in order to get top dollar, their listings have to look confident.This Kingston, NY contemporary was staged, listed and sold!
34. Depending on the demographics of your area, setting up an office in one of the bedrooms can be an option. This writing desk greets buyers with style and confidence.
35. It is not enough to have a couch and coffee table. A professional stager knows how to arrange the furniture and add just the right accessories to make the room truly inviting.
36. The table is set but it is not inviting. Linda Esposito knows what to do to make this dining nook in Staatsburg, New York feel just right.
37. This home owner contacted HouseSetters Home Staging directly to transform the house that he had lived in for 40 years. Esposito rolled up the carpets, put lots of furnishings in storage and brought in accessories. The home seller was so delighted with the new look that he decided to furnish his new place the same way.
38. Eliminate all photos and drawings from the refrigerator and remove unnecessary countertop appliances. A spotless kitchen is a must!
39. Do not let rooms display a split personality. Each room should have a singular identity and function.
40. This Poughkeepsie New York living room needed to be properly furnished as a living room rather than a dining room before it was listed. Removing the bookshelves and Christmas stockings (it was March!!) further helped buyers better appreciate the room.
41. This Dutchess County NY house has a fantastic screened in porch. HouseSetters removed clutter and rearranged the seller's furnishings to better showcase the room.
42. It is not enough to suggest a master bedroom. Professional staging completes the picture for this Milan, New York country home.
43. This converted barn in Milan was updated with airy furniture to make the long narrow living room appear larger.
44. Letting in the light and styling similar to a Bed and Breakfast Inn, gives charm to this Northern Dutchess country getaway
45. This Woodstock stone house was owned by a woman with funky taste. The Coldwell Banker agent brought in Esposito to tactfully suggest a more traditional look. With a little coaxing the seller agreed and the house sold in 3 months!
46. Unusual furniture and strung lights are fun but NOT for selling!
47. A pretty room deserves more than folding chairs. HouseSetters has the inventory to complement any decor.
48. Over the years, this dining room turned into a playroom. After a consultation with Linda Esposito, the home owner brought it back to its original luster.
49. Esposito, a very experienced stager knows that small changes can have big results. Just removing the green lace curtains and adding a few accessories brightens this New Paltz bathroom.
50. Furniture destined for the dump, does not enhance this fireside sitting area. HouseSetters creates a cozy nook that draws in potential buyers.
51. A blow-up bed and cinder block shelving cheapens this million dollar Woodstock, New York guest. HouseSetters did their magic!
52. In this noisy kitchen you can hear the hustle and bustle. But it's hard to see the beauty until you clear it out.
53. You are selling your house not your furniture. Leave space so buyers can imagine their things in the room.
54. To get your house where it needs to be to sell quickly and for top dollar, call Linda Esposito at HouseSetters-- 845-331-7292