Buyers are looking for turn key homes today and will look until they find it.  In todays real estate market having your home in marketable condition is key.  A staging professional can help you acheive that goal.  From simply just making verbal suggestions on what you need to change all the way to bringing in furniture and accessories to make your home pop.

Most sellers think that this service can be very expensive and in some situations it can be.  As I mentioned above some companies do offer consultations that can be as low as $75 for them to come out and simply give you suggestions.  Then it would be up to you to do the footwork.  If you opt for more full service there are companies that will stage up to 4-5 rooms for a minimum of 2 months for as low as $1500. 

Staging a home statistically has shown that it will sell quicker.  So the money that you invest could easily be saved by less time on the market.  Also the better your home shows, more than likely, the more a buyer will want to pay for your home.  So if you have a little bit of a budget I recommend exploring options on getting help to stage your home.  Let me know if I can point you in the right direction!

Over 2000 square feet of living space in this former display located in the desirable neighborhood of Timber Ridge. This home is so tastefully decorated in neutral decor you will feel like you are at Pottery Barn as soon as you enter the home. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining! Step into the family room with fireplace and four window bay and looks into the large open kitchen with center island, newer ceramic floor, pantry and sliding door leading to the private, fenced yard backing to woods. The vaulted large master suite with walk-in-closet boasts a luxury master bath w/double bowl vanity & separate shower and tub. Awesome professionally finished lower level has a theater area, raised office area w/ hardwood floors, full bath, can lighting & large finished walk-in storage closet. Home has a main floor laundry, covered porch, newer vinyl fencing, 3 car garage and newer ceramic floors in the baths. Minutes to Gravois Bluffs and move in ready!

Welcome to this amazing ranch home in the desirable neighborhood of Brennens Glen. Walk into the open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the great room along with a fireplace, ceiling fan and full wall bay window looking out on to the private and wooded backyard. The vaulted ceilings continue into the kitchen which has a center island and walk in pantry. Sliding doors in the breakfast room lead to a large deck with BBQ grill, perfect for entertaining. The master bedroom suite is spacious with a walk in closet and the master bath has a double sink vanity and separate shower and tub with window above. New siding, soffit, facia and roof in 2007. Other features include a main floor laundry and oversize garage. This home backs to woods on side and back, beautifully landscaped and is conveniently located to hwy and shopping! You won't want to miss seeing this wonderful home!

Welcome to this light and bright 2 story home in the desirable neighborhood of Brennens Glen. Walk into the open 2 story entry foyer and immediately notice the elegant dining room with chandelier, chair railing and picture frame molding. The living room is currently set up as an office with built-in bookcases. The large family room has a bay window and fireplace. The kitchen has a center island, beautiful tile backsplash, pantry and breakfast room. A four season Florida room and main floor laundry complete the first floor. The spacious master bedroom suite has a master bath with separate tub and shower. The walk out lower level is finished and a whole house humidifier has recently been added. Enjoy your coffee on the 12 x 12 ft deck overlooking the private yard backing to woods. This well- maintained home is nicely landscaped and has great curb appeal! Come visit today!

Welcome to this amazing ranch home in the desirable neighborhood of Brennens Glen. Walk into the open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the great room along with a fireplace, ceiling fan and full wall bay window looking out on to the private and wooded backyard. The vaulted ceilings continue into the kitchen which has a center island and walk in pantry. Sliding doors in the breakfast room lead to a large deck with BBQ grill, perfect for entertaining. The master bedroom suite is spacious with a walk in closet and the master bath has a double sink vanity and separate shower and tub with window above. New siding, soffit, facia and roof in 2007. Other features include a main floor laundry and oversize garage. This home backs to woods on side and back, beautifully landscaped and is conveniently located to hwy and shopping! You won't want to miss seeing this wonderful home!

Welcome to this two story home located on a private, cul-de-sac lot in the desirable neighborhood of Brennens Glen. This four bedroom, 2.5 bath home has a large living room with gas fireplace flanked by windows. The spacious kitchen has a breakfast bar, sink with window above and gas range/oven. There is a nice window seat right off the kitchen. The large breakfast room opens to the deck which overlooks the private yard backing to woods. A half bath completes the main floor. Upstairs you will find a master bedroom suite with bay window, large walk-in closet and a full master bath with a large vanity area. Three more bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. The finished lower level has a bar area with ceramic tile floors and glass shelving and a large family room area. Other features of this home include a heated two car garage, Beam central vacuum system, new water heater in '07, new a/c in '09 and mature landscaping giving it great curb appeal!

What a great price on this cute home that truly is in a peaceful park like setting with over 2000 sq. ft. of living space. This true four bedroom home is move-in ready. Hearth room/living room off the large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar. Separate dining room and a main floor laundry. A spacious master bedroom suite with a full bath is on the upper level along with three additional bedrooms and another full bath. Separate Family Room off kitchen could be used for home theater or recreation room. Oversize garage with 220 power and additional 30 amp hookup. Newer AC, furnace, water heater and new vinyl siding have been added. The private wooded backyard has a grass volleyball court, a large thornless blackberry bush garden behind the garage and a newer vinyl fence. You will love the private and peaceful setting along with the convenience of being minutes from Hwy 55 and Hwy 21. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this home!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.