Home Staging

5 Things You Should Never Put in a Storage Unit Storage units are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They are a smart solution to many different home problems. Some use them to organize their belongings while moving or while living in a place with no space to spare. Storage units are helpful tools, but here are 5 things you should never put in a storage unit for safety and security. 1...

Embrace Coquette Chic: Elevate Your Home with This Trendy Aesthetic Bows, florals, and lace, oh my! Enter the realm of Coquette Chic, the latest trending aesthetic captivating online enthusiasts. But what exactly defines this captivating style? Coquette Chic embodies all that is pretty, feminine, and adorned in shades of pastel, with a delightful touch of whimsy. If you're drawn to dainty details, pastel...

How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale: Tips from the Experts Even in a seller's market, homes only sell if a buyer falls in love with the home. The key to making a buyer fall in love with your home (besides pricing it right ) is to make your home appealing. Even the most meticulous seller likely doesn't have a Pinterest-perfect home, and that's okay! This is where home staging comes in. Staging a home...

You Ask, We Answer: How Should I Prepare to List My House in Spring? Spring is in full swing, and typically, that’s a very busy time for the Connecticut real estate market. If you’ve been considering listing your home for sale, there are a few helpful steps to take to get it ready to enter the market. After all, the more prepared you are now, the better off you’ll be when those showing requests...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Common Staging Mistakes to Avoid? When it comes to selling your Connecticut home, your Calcagni Real Estate agent will be an invaluable resource. They’ll help you determine the listing price, walk you through each step with clarity, and even help you understand how best to stage your home so it draws potential buyers. But if you want to understand more about how to make...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid? When listing your home for sale, it’s important to stage it to appeal to potential buyers. Your home will be seen by many eyes online, and a well-staged home can get Connecticut homebuyers off the couch and through your front door! But while you may be thinking of staging your home yourself, it’s important to avoid the common mistakes...

When selling a home, sometimes you have to get creative. For homeowners whose properties have been on the market longer than expected, different tactics may be necessary in order to pique the minds of house-hunting buyers. "If you seem to have hit a plateau, ask yourself some key questions. 'What haven't I tried?' 'What can I do to market this home with a different spin?' Thinking outside the box could...

It's no secret that home staging can play a huge role in how much you get for you house. Sometimes it feels like you have to renovate the whole place to make it presentable, but it's not true! I know I've had great success with these three simple tips. 1. Get Rid of Your Clutter The best thing you can do for your home isn't in buying fancy new things, it's about getting rid of some. This includes...

When a buyer views a property, observations are made with all five senses, which in turn creates an emotional response.  Sellers need to be aware of the sensory responses their home may evoke from a buyer and how these responses may contribute to the perceived value of their home and ultimately how long it may take to sell. The visual reaction to the home begins with its location, develops with the...

These days, more and more homeowners are looking at their dwellings as a respite from the uncertainty we are facing in the “real world”. As they look to “cozy up” existing space in their homes, many are turning to the “green” products that not only produce beautiful results, but are also environmentally friendly. It can be overwhelming to find “green” products in a sea of mass-marketed...