Stone Oak Home Sold for $20K Over Asking in 3 Days

Wondering if staging is really worth it? For one Stone Oak family, the answer came loud and clear just three days after listing their home.

Seven offers

Under contract in 72 hours

And a final sale price of $20,000 over asking.

The homeowners, referred to us by their trusted agent Albert Ochoa with Success Realty of Texas LLC, wanted their home to stand out in a slower, buyer’s market. Because this was a supplemental stage, we worked with much of the homeowners’ existing furniture, blending in fresh pieces and modern touches from our collection to create a cohesive, updated look.

The Art of Supplemental Staging

Supplemental staging blends a homeowner’s existing furniture with key pieces and accents from our curated inventory. Instead of providing all furnishings—as we would in a full “vacant” stage—we thoughtfully layer in art, rugs, lighting, and décor to refresh what’s already in the home.

It takes creativity and a designer’s eye to make everything feel cohesive and intentional. In this case, our team focused on highlighting the best of what the homeowners already owned while adding just the right touches to make each space feel updated and ready for the market.

Resolving Focal Point Confusion in the Living Room

The living room presented a design puzzle—a fireplace on one wall, with a built-in TV niche on the wall adjacent to it, both demanding attention. Two strong focal points can make a space feel off-balance or confusing, so we chose to treat them as one unified feature.

We reoriented the eye with new art and a large mirror that visually tied the two together. We revitalized the homeowners’ sectional with fresh pillows and added a modern rug and coffee table to ground the seating area. Suddenly, the room felt cohesive and inviting, with the fireplace and niche reading as one intentional statement wall.

Lightening the Look: A Dining Room Transformation

The formal dining room told a different story—it was rich and elegant but simply too dark. The dark floors, dark table, and deep-toned chairs blended together, causing the space to lose definition. To counteract that, we layered in contrast and light.

A light-colored rug immediately lifted the mood of the room and gave the furniture new distinction. A large piece of light-hued art became the new focal point, reflecting brightness and energy throughout the space. What once felt heavy now felt polished, balanced, and full of life—a perfect setting for future gatherings.

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A Swift, Stunning Success

By the time this home hit the market, the transformation was undeniable. Fresh styling photos by Shoot2Sell captured every detail, from the balanced living space to the airy dining room. Within three days, the home went under contract—and just a month later, it closed at $785,000, a full $20,000 over the $765,000 asking price.

If you’re preparing a listing that could use a refresh, supplemental staging is a smart, cost-effective way to give it new life and make sure the homeowner gets top dollar for their home.