When Lisa and David Shoshan became parents, they realized that their townhouse would be snug for an expanding family. Now that son Felice is 1 year old, they are more than ready to move on to a bigger place that is closer to Lisa's family. But after three months on the market without a single bite, they need some expert guidance. That's where the Get It Sold team comes into play. Top real estate agent Mark Rutstein and expert stager Sabrina Soto develop a plan to really make this place shine for the open house.
Update: After months of trying to sell their home David and Lisa decided to take their home off the market. Since taking their home off the market they've invested in several home improvement projects that have increased their living space. For now, they're enjoying the new home improvements and are waiting for a better market before trying to sell again.
The growing Cummings family — Naomi and Paul and their two young daughters — is ready to move on to a bigger house, but they need to get their current place in shape to compete in the market. Top realtor Chuck Ruoff will work with the Cummings on a plan to get buyers in the door, while host and staging expert Sabrina Soto will help them highlight the best selling features. Clearing away all the clutter is step one.
Gladys and Edvin Hernandez have decided to move their family abroad to France so that Edvin can continue his education. Before they do that, they must get their house sold. Realtor Mike Aubrey discovers that the Hernandezes have over-priced their home and suggests they reduce the amount immediately to make way for a sale. Host and stager Sabrina Soto says decluttering the place and toning down the decor could help matters as well.
Update: After the open house, the Hernandez home had lots of potential buyer interest but no offers to buy. The changes Soto made in the home also peaked interest in renting the property, so after several months, Gladys and Edvin decided to rent for the next year. While Edvin continues his studies in France, Gladys and the kids will remain in the area for the school year. The family plans on being reunited next year in France, at which point they will consider placing their home back on the market.
James Benton and Ann Abercrombie are attempting to sell their urban rowhouse for the second time, but the market has changed since their first try. In addition, they've managed to cram their home with even more clutter in that time. It's up to home staging expert Sabrina Soto to help make their home feel larger and more inviting to potential buyers, and realtor Kathy Fong will provide an aggressive pricing strategy.
Rob and Irene Froelich love their cozy starter home, but with the addition of baby Jordan, they've outgrown the space. Host Sabrina Soto uses her staging expertise to make their tiny and cluttered home feel big and open, while real estate expert Paula Zarkowski comes up with a plan to market the home to buyers in the neighborhood.
When Andrew and Debra Pegalis learned that Andrew's job was moving two hours away, they decided to put their luxury townhome on the market and build a new house. It has been four months since their place has been for sale, and the couple and their daughter, Brooklyn, are tired of commuting between the two places. Realtor Jennifer Snowden has the know-how to get this house sold and signs on to help. Host and staging expert Sabrina Soto signs on to work her makeover magic.
Update: Andrew and Debra had a busy open house with positive responses to Sabrina's staging. Lots of new interest was generated with the changes, and after a few months the Pegalises have sold their townhouse. While they had to drop the price one more time, they are very excited that the house is finally off the market. Andrew has since settled into his new job, and the whole family loves their new home.
Sean Wieland and Chris Rybicki have put a lot of work into their Washington, D.C. rowhouse, but they've decided they want more space. They recently put their home on the market and have already bought a new home. After two months and no offers, they now face the daunting financial reality of two mortgages. Enter staging expert Sabrina Soto who clears out the clutter and personalized decor and creates an urban oasis that potential buyers can picture themselves in.
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