When buyers can see how a home’s rooms work together, agents have a stronger presentation to bring to market. For one Andover, Kansas listing, MaKayla of Sweet Oakes Designs & Home Staging focused on bringing warmth and connection to an open floor plan dominated by cool gray finishes.
The home received an over-asking offer within two days and ultimately sold $5,000 above list price, earning Sweet Oakes Designs & Home Staging the RESA® Sold Over List Price Club $5K recognition.
For real estate agents in Andover and the Wichita area, this project offers a look at what a staging partner can bring to the listing process.
A Staging Plan Built Around the Property
The home had natural light, navy kitchen cabinetry, and modern fixtures. Gray walls and flooring, however, created an overall cool feeling.
MaKayla used her background in color theory to select furnishings that balanced those finishes. Warm wood tones, saddle brown accents, and soft textiles brought depth to the rooms. Greenery and subtle touches of yellow added life without distracting from the property itself.
Helping Buyers Understand the Open Floor Plan
An open layout gives buyers a view of several spaces at once. That makes furniture placement, scale, and visual consistency especially valuable.
MaKayla created a defined living area around the fireplace while maintaining a connection to the dining space and kitchen. Each selection helped show how the rooms could function together.
“It gave me the opportunity to create a cohesive design that flowed seamlessly from one area to the next,” she shared.
Proper furniture selection will give buyers a reference for room size, seating arrangements, and everyday use.
Opening Weekend Brought Strong Interest
The home was listed on a Saturday. During Sunday’s two-hour open house, listing agent Jennifer Pennock welcomed 21 groups through the property.
The sellers received an over-asking offer within two days, and the home ultimately closed $5,000 above list.
Staging was one part of the listing strategy, alongside pricing, marketing, and the property itself. In this case, the preparation gave the agent a cohesive, furnished home to introduce to buyers from day one.
The Agent Relationships Continued After the Sale
The response extended beyond the sellers’ results. MaKayla reported that the listing agent continues to refer her to other agents. The buyer’s agent was also impressed with the presentation and later hired her to stage another listing.
For agents evaluating a home staging partner in the Andover and Wichita area, that repeat business offers another reason to get to know Sweet Oakes.
Preparing an upcoming listing? Connect with RESA stager, MaKayla at Sweet Oakes Designs & Home Staging to discuss a pre-listing consultation and how vacant staging could support your property’s presentation.
Photography: Cam Winters with Prevailing Real Estate Media. Project details and results provided by Sweet Oakes Designs & Home Staging.
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