Coastal Styling - Home Staging & Interiors in Cape Cod, SouthCoast MA and Southeastern RI: The Stylists

The cities and towns where we work include : New Bedford, Fall River, Somerset, Westport, North Dartmouth, South Dartmouth, Acushnet, Fairhaven, Taunton, Dighton, Swansea, North Attleborough, Attleboro, Berkley, Padanaram, Easton, Freetown, East Freetown, Assonet, Mansfield, Raynham, Rehobeth, Seekonk, Mansfield, Norton, Bridgewater, Carver, Plymouth, Wareham, Rochester, Marion, Mattapoisett, Bourne, Sandwich, Barnstable, Mashpee, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, Provincetown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, West Tisbury, Edgartown, Chilmark, Gosnold, Elizabeth Islands, Aquinnah, Westport Point MA, North Dartmouth, South Dartmouth, Providence, East Providence RI, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, & Newport.

We style various architectural types such as coast, cottage, traditional, coastal, raised ranch, Victorian, cape, saltbox, farmhouse, contemporary, and Colonial.

THE STATISTICS

Properties which are professionally staged sell 50% faster and at 6-10% higher prices than unstaged homes. Buyers make a decision within moments of entering the front door - make sure your presentation grabs their attention. In the current slow housing market, buyers can afford to be highly selective. With so many houses on the market right now, buyers are discriminating and have high expectations, and the 'fixer with potential' will sit on the market for many months and have multiple price reductions. Studies show that only 10% of buyers can 'visualize' what a property will look like once it is upgraded - it is your responsibility as the seller to set the stage for them if you want to get high bids. According to HomeGain.com, overall prices of a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom residence after spending between $5,000 - $8,000 on home improvement and staging efforts are implemented, result in an average price increase of $22,010 in the selling price. In the United States, consultation fees for home staging are tax deductible as an expense in preparing your home for sale. The investment in home staging will always cost less than a price reduction.

The Stylists

Roberta Laprade and her team of experienced home stylists have been transforming interior spaces around New England for nearly 10 years. We have an excellent reputation for being prompt, reliable, affordable, and earning our clients top dollar on their real estate investments. Our creative work has been featured in national publications such as Romantic Homes, Cottage Style and Romantic Country magazines. Our renowned decorators are not only creative, but they know exactly what a buyer is looking for when they step through the front door. We source upscale decor and furnishings and often incorporate items you already own. The result is a set stage where a potential buyer feels 'at home'. We work with residential and commercial property owners, realtors and developers. We have an extensive network of reliable and affordable subcontractors who contribute to the overall project. Our goal is to maximize your real estate investment by getting the highest possible selling price by merchandising your property in a cost effective way to showcase its best features while minimizing its weaker points; thereby creating value.

THE STYLISTS-The interior designers at Coastal Styling are professional home stylists and have been transforming interior spaces around New England for nearly 10 years. Our crew includes skilled tradesmen who install lighting and plumbing fixtures, move furniture, paint and conduct home repair projects. We have an excellent reputation for being prompt, reliable, affordable, and earning our clients top dollar on their real estate investments. Our creative work has been featured in many national design publications. Our designers are not only creative, but know exactly what a buyer is looking for. We source upscale decor and furnishings and we can also incorporate what you already own. The result is proven: the stage is set where a potential buyer feels 'at home'. We work with residential and commercial property homeowners, realtors and developers. We have an extensive network of reliable and well priced subcontractors such as landscapers and flooring installers who contribute to the overall effect. Our goal is to maximize your real estate investment by getting the highest possible selling price by merchandising your property to showcase its best features while minimizing its weaker points, thereby creating substantial value.

ABOUT OUR SERVICES: We maximize your real estate investment profits by tens of thousands of dollars by enhancing the best features of your property which increases your selling price. With a minimum investment and an average turnaround time of one day per room, we'll create the dramatic impact your house needs to stand out from the competition. In about a week, we'll give your property a makeover that buyers will remember. We have an extensive range of suppliers and we will source the appropriate furniture, props, artwork and accessories to ensure your residential or commercial property will show beautifully. Just as you get dressed up for a special occasion, your property must be dressed up for its sale. Property staging is a small investment which yields a big return. You don't have to endure months of inconvenient remodels, or endless showings. Professionally staged houses sell much more quickly and at higher prices than other comparable homes in the neighborhood. Consider spending a fraction of the price of a remodel on home staging and you will still gain the equity your property deserves.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES Our services are not limited to real estate sales. We have consulted on a variety of other projects including: move-ins; holidays, special events and parties; redesign for a fast, fresh and affordable look in lieu of remodeling; rental properties including houses, condominiums and apartments; model homes; and new builds.

REALTORS Initial consultations are free for real estate brokers who are repeat clients.

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