Ballwin flip. Listed Tuesday, under contract Sunday — $71k over ask.
916 Wynhaven Lane · Ballwin, MO · Full vacant stage
Project details Neighborhood: Ballwin, MO List price: $695,000 Sold: $766,000 Days on market: 5 days Scope: Full vacant stage Client: Repeat investor
The situation
Investors operate on carrying costs. Every week a property sits is a real number on a spreadsheet, and this seller knew it. The renovation was done well — clean finishes, fresh paint throughout — but vacant homes read flat to buyers. Without furniture and context, people struggle to understand how a room functions or whether their life fits inside it. That’s the problem staging solves, and it’s why it tends to move the needle more on flips than almost any other property type.
What we did
We staged the full primary floor — living room, family room, casual dining, and built-in shelving — using a warm, intentional color palette to offset the all-white interior. Color in a neutral space isn’t decorative, it’s directional: it tells a buyer where to look and how to feel in a room. We continued through the primary bedroom, all bathrooms, and the lower level, where we set up one room as a functional home gym space — a use that buyers consistently want to see demonstrated rather than imagined. The screened porch got a simple seating arrangement. Outdoor rooms close deals when buyers can picture themselves in them.
The result
5 days listed to contract · $71k over asking · $766k final sale price
Listed Tuesday. Under contract by Sunday — $71,000 over the asking price.
This client has worked with us before. That familiarity means a streamlined process — faster decisions, cleaner installs, less back-and-forth. For investors who need to move quickly, that efficiency matters as much as the end result.
“The team at Olive and Opal did an amazing job staging my flip. The furnishings perfectly captured the vibe of the house, really elevating it to the next level. And they were easy to work with in all aspects.” — Tracey Ounanian, repeat client
