St. Louis Real Estate
Selling a home in St. Louis is more competitive than ever, with buyers seeking properties that are not only functional but also visually compelling and well-designed. The right interior design choices can make a significant impact on your home’s market value, helping it stand out to prospective buyers and possibly leading to faster sales and […]
Selling a home in St. Louis can be a competitive process, with numerous listings vying for the attention of potential buyers. In such a market, home staging has proven to be one of the most effective tools to give your property an edge. At Olive + Opal Interiors, we specialize in creating inviting, expertly designed […]
Let’s explore how strategic design choices can subtly influence a buyer’s perception and ultimately drive them to make an offer.
We had grand plans for a regular newsletter when we started the business, but it took several years to get it fully functioning. A newsletter is a great marketing tool and if you haven’t started one, we recommend that you set it up as soon as you can. Unlike social media channels where you cannot […]
2022 was a wild year! We are so thankful for some amazing successes this year, but also super grateful to put 2022 behind us and look forward to 2023. We had some very high highs (think awards and a pregnancy) and some very low lows (um, the flood) and managed to come out stronger than […]
It’s easy for us to provide statistics to homeowners to show that staging your home is a sound investment and ultimately a proven way to increase your sale price and/or sell faster. Staging benefits the homeowner, but it also benefits the real estate agent beyond any financial gain from the sale. Here are the top […]
I hate to be the bearer of news, but we recommend that you take down any holiday decor while you are listing your property for sale. While we love a seasonal wreath or doormat, excessive holiday decorations may impact your ability to sell. You may think that your house looks better during the holidays and […]
Melinda and I recently returned from the annual Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) convention in Las Vegas. We had an amazing time learning the latest industry trends, catching up with our staging peers and finding ways to grow and scale our business. Not only that, we were recognized within the industry for our vacant staging […]
One of our top pieces of advice during our pre-sale consultations is to depersonalize the property by removing personal effects. The goal is to present the property so that a potential buyer can picture themselves in the space and family photos and possessions can be a distraction. That being said, do we recommend that a […]
In the current seller’s market, it’s easy to be skeptical about spending money on staging. I mean, houses are selling like hotcakes, so why does staging even matter? But here me out, according to Realtor.com, the reported ROI for Home Staging services is 400%! I don’t know about you, but I’m not seeing a return […]
