un-making over my ENTIRE house

[@marianacaffaro]

Staging when selling is an American/Canadian thing. In Argentina, Italy or Spain (where I've lived), you either empty the house or potential buyers have to use their imagination. Your style was so much more beautiful. Team fluff, the chopping is ridiculous to me

[@nightcorelove2626]

In Germany you just tidy up but everything stays at it is

[@p.q.4497]

Not the case in all of America and in Sweden. In the Los Angeles area, very common to see empty houses, and in Sweden- staging is the norm.

[@ABiteBetterbyEva]

Same in France and Germany!

[@asenabirgul86]

In the Netherlands you empty the house as well

[@saraocampo9066]

Same thing in Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, I think in all South America, everybody just empty the house snd I mean Empty, no one can leave anything in the house.

[@woin9361]

18:00 I’m team “Pillow Fluff” because the chop looks weird when it’s every pillow - just my opinion! I would like to know where all that chopping started 😂

[@irizarryclari]

Same and who decided it looks more luxurious!

[@Dimsrose]

HGTV in the 2000s lol! I remember watching it as a kid and ALL the decorators recommended that as if it was a secret

[@beatriceojea]

right? the chop makes it look like a fabric fortune cookie

[@irizarryclari]

@@beatriceojea 😆

[@rosevanstaden4562]

I agree, perhaps a mix but I do prefer the fluff

[@Fenyally]

this is such a lovely way to say goodbye to your old house for us, seeing it one last time and then seeing it slowly becoming someone else's home in the future now! definitiely loved your style more than the staging and i'm excited to see the new home and what you will do with it!!

[@juliackios]

It's sad that styling for sale is just basically turning a home into a house... I kind of love the idea of seeing all the good memories a family had there, it gets me happy and excited to create some of my own!

[@poodlegirl55]

It does work though. Sad fact is many people have no imagination, if they don't like your stuff that's all they see.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Hah you loved my mom stuff all from Indonesia and Malaysia. So cupboards hand carved. Art work made from material framed, puppets and statues.

[@Dimsrose]

When my cousin was selling her house they told her people don't want to see the hyper personalized life you've built in that house. They want to see the space for their own touch and the life THEY could build in that house. Which is fair because it's a selling tactic and you could ignore it but at the end of the day you're selling that house. Your goal is probably to sell it for as much as you can.

[@poodlegirl55]

@@Dimsrose Exactly. And if people are so busy looking at your decor they can't see the features of the house or the size. Becky's house did look bigger in the after.

[@anonymousone9699]

Also, it makes it cozy enough for immediate move in for people who struggle to live in houses as opposed to a home. I agree with you. Maybe they wanted to add the cost of staging!?

[@victoriags1]

That was actually a lot more interesting than I thought it would be. I bet making those changes helps a person to feel less attached and ready to bring their Cherished items to a new home. Love when you have videos with your hubby. You guys are so adorable together.

[@darlouthia5153]

Miss your wardrobe room but love the basement lounge area.

[@rmartin3858]

Definitely the staging is more my style and calming for me. I can't deal with "clutter" Or a busy room. But I totally understand your style and I like to see it when it's in someone else's house. I love seeing other people's style and decor 😊

[@nottheone582]

I feel the same way. I love the bohemian maximalist vibes to admire but could never live in it

[@MBMcCandless]

I loved it the way it was before and could easily live in a space like that. I do think the staging is spot on to sell and that the basement seating area is genius. That’s the one thing I’d keep.

[@hnycreek]

I understand the concept of staging, but when it's already styled so well, I think to myself, leave it! I do agree with taking out personal photos and other keepsakes. I would have fallen in love with your house BECAUSE OF THE STYLING! I do like the basement sitting area though.

[@michelles4330]

Honestly, I love the way you styled your house, Beckyyy! As a buyer, i would be so impressed to see how much character can be added in that small space✨

[@fringer18]

Small?! It's a big ass house by european standards :D

[@michelles4330]

@@fringer18 haha, by small i meant the rooms which Becky mentioned were small and not the house altogether.😄

[@freddst]

Definitely team pillow fluff. Thank you for sharing! The more minimal approach definitely helps sell. I love the way your house felt like a home with your personal touches. From a stager perspective, the outcome turned out great and the house will sell quickly! Best of luck, we are all excited for this next chapter of yours! Take care, be safe and stay healthy. Have a beautiful to all that read this.

[@cynthiat6505]

Team pillow fluff. I do think your home lost a lot of style after styling, but I get it.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Haha well it's not your home when you selling it. Only a home when you move in and live in it.

[@ThePrinceavalon]

As someone who also loves the 70's/retro/mid century vibe, I am super partial to the way you had it styled. I work in real estate and see this simplifying of homes all the time when it comes to selling and I'm always a little sad to see a home stripped of its unique pieces. Something I would recommend, remove anything small and valuable (like the Google Homes you have throughout your house) if you are planning to host open houses where there will be many people coming to view your home at one time. You never know who is coming in and often things like that can end up going missing. Just a recommendation to protect your valuable items!

[@horsejumper4]

I absolutely love your style but love the staging too! I see a lot of comments complaining about staging but it matters so much in buying! Not everyone has a crazy imagination to look past everyone else's clutter and style. Much easier for me to see the potential in a space if everything is more neutral :)

[@elevenisonelouder]

I have no interest in ever moving from my current house, and I still found this video fascinating. Most of the stuff the stager brought looked like it came straight from Target, and I know I love my Target stuff with a passion for a year or two and then I'm ready to let it go. My vintage finds are the things that I continue to love for years and years.

[@terinamelissa]

Good morning from New Zealand 🇳🇿 I must admit, I like the "styled to sell" look, but that is only because i have a lot of clutter in my own house and I'm slowly working on decluttering a room at a time. Also, I'm definitely team fluffy pillow 🥰

[@lauris5708]

Team fluff for sure. I loved all the personal touches that you had in the before version, but it's easier for buyers to imagine living there when the house looks more generic. The house looks uncluttered and spacious, and that's what buyers want. Good luck on a quick sale!

[@jesca4876]

You handled that so well! I was so sensitive when they told us what to change about our house! I feel like they didnt take too much of your character away but i am looking forward to you being able to express yourself fully again in the new home!

[@lisapoulsen5452]

I think it’s awesome that you and Austin will have this to look back on!! Thanks for sharing and good luck with selling🥰

[@woin9361]

19:29 I’m thinking you should organize your wardrobe by color again in the new house! Look at the joy it brings you

[@girl4granted]

It is the personal touches that make a home. I always loved how you decorated your home. The style house did look amazing, it was a nice "blank canvas" and one can easily imagine adding one's self own personal touches and making it home - so I completely understand why they do it.

[@rockylily36]

I love looking at wall art that shows the seller's story. It inspires me to continue to bring happy memories to the home.

[@kenitacarr2922]

I loved the way you had it styled. The closet room is one of my favorites

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

I’m very much a minimalist so I like the staging but totally appreciate your style and vibe!!!!

[@Niloucannelle]

Definitely prefered it with your style ! It had so much character 😍Honestly after watching you taking so much and effort to give your home a lot of character it was quite a pain to see it transformed like that. I would love to visit a house that may give me inspiration ! Although I like the basement living room, would totally see this as a gaming area. And team fluffy pillow. I really don't like the "choped" style and don't see why it's supposed to look better 🧐 Can't wait to see the new house by the way 🤩

[@lisadiamondstein4256]

Your personality and creativity comes through with the before pictures. Staging pics are beautiful too. Gives buyers a blank slate to work with.

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Oh my heavens! No contest! YOUR styling is FAB U LOUS!! The staging style is so without life!! It looks like a hotel not a home. I get the whole 'staging' stuff, but both homes we purchased were fixer uppers & disasters. I personally would've had to deal with a bad attitude in hving someone tell me what to remove or leave in my home before selling. You sure did better than I would've! When we sold our 1st home, we had over 350 people in our home In 30 days because it was MY style, not staged. The realtors loved it. All the homes in our area, ( at the time the #1 buying neighborhood in all of USA), were all 'staged' in the neutrals, so the realtors sd showing my home md it unique. Just sharing my experience! You are soooo talented Becky & Hubby A

[@SanamGoli]

I'm having war flashbacks to when we were staging our old house for sale 😵 the realtor asked us to get rid of clutter and I was like I HAVE TWO TODDLERS THEY OOZE CLUTTER 😅 our in laws took the L for us thankfully and let us stuff all our ugly plastic toys and things there lmao

[@teresabell1014]

Yes...my daughter sold her house during Covid. She has 6 boys , from 6 to 18 years old. They were all being home schooled . They did manage to sell the house but man, it was tough.

[@kels.92]

This was completely helpful! Thank you so much. Been trying to sell our little 1920’s home and now I know what needs to be done for staging.

[@mtraube]

I loved your attitude towards this "assignment". It can't be easy. But as a potential buyer, I think it helps seeing rooms clutterfree to really get how big they are and imagine your own layout. I liked both designs. Your house is huge !!!

[@AnnavBF]

Planta! I've been reccomending them to everyone for years, fun to see them as a sponsor now.

[@ruthiebee6139]

Team fluff and I liked the way you had the house decorated. That gallery wall was wonderful. I'm glad you thought to keep the light fixtures, closet shelving and the prints.

[@ChrisieCouncil]

I loved the parts that were you…because for a creative…that’s what makes a house a home! ❤️

[@aricufl2214]

I love that you’re more of a maximalist and things make sense in a beautiful way. However, I like the staging more only because it allows the space to look bigger.

[@mackenziedavidson4974]

I’m not usually one to support sponsors but highkey I love Planta and I was v. Excited to see you guys work with them!! I used to kill every plant I owned and now I have a thriving tiny jungle on my front entry table 🥰🥰 plus, the free version is just fine when you supplement with google!

[@caroltassin4049]

Your style was for sure much better, Loved it. Good luck on selling & can't wait to see what you do in your new home. No chopping!

[@ashg158]

I'm loving seeing you and Austin together, such a fun dynamic!

[@cherriaiken]

I think for marketing purposes you staging it is the best way to go. HOWEVER I love your taste in personal decor. It's a reflection of your creativity and personal taste. That's what makes it your comfy home and not just a house.

[@xXDesteroyerX]

I really loved the way you styled ur home - but I also loved the dining room and the living room in its staged way

[@Chaloves]

I like them both. I like how the stager did your kitchen, living room, & the basement and like your design on the upstairs walkway, your walk in closet (that room has alot of personality😎)

[@asiag.8324]

You’re my favorite sorry girl!!! TYSM for filming this!!! I love how your team edited this!!!!

[@robinsabo6932]

I like your styling much better. Very cozy and fun! I do understand why staging with more neutral decor would appeal to potential buyers. I used to help others with staging as well. You did a great job!

[@marccolomayt82094]

Coming soon & excited: house reveal!

[@JanneBU]

Thank you for doing this. I am potential moving out of my space this autumn, and all the staging advice is so helpful

[@TheSorryGirls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindacsmith13]

I love your style so it was sad to see it go. But, I totally understand the reason for it. I can't wait to see your new house!!!!

[@lovingmayberry307]

Definitely love your style more than the stager's! And I am more of a fluff-lover, than a chopped one. So excited for your journey to your new home! 👍💙😊

[@noellekillius9048]

The way your house was is so much nicer, cozier and personal! Also those DIY labels were my favorite when they came out 😍

[@jenjohnson8287]

Your styling made it a HOME 🏡🥰 The styling for listing is nice…but of course a touch plain. Thank you for sharing ❣️

[@Godhelpus62]

I love your personality so I enjoy seeing it in your decor. I recently sold a house so I know how much work it takes to prep it for showing and selling. I had to de-personalize it and declutter also but also make a million little (and a few big) repairs. 30k later it was sold for 150k over asking! So all worth it in the end. Now I’m in my new home amidst a thousand boxes getting settled and spending more money making it my own. Best wishes and blessings to you both! 🙏🏻👼🏻🏡💗

[@emilyk-l2240]

The stager did a good job and it's a beautiful house that can carry the "plainness" of the staged look, certainly, but absolutely yours was better the way it was of course! Your house had a soul and an instant vibe of relaxed cool.

[@marys4863]

I love how you had it styled. I remember most of the diy projects that you done.

[@oliviapearson7913]

Can't wait to see your new place and follow the design series I am sure will come! The Loft Vibes and Making Home series have been my favorite content from you guys, and seeing both of those kind of hit a stopping point is definitely bittersweet...so I am stoked to see what you will do in your new place!! I will definitely be tuning in immediately for all your house videos to come!!

[@lesleycapul8073]

This was so interesting to watch, and always, shoutout to Justin and Nick for the great editing in this video! The before and after scenes were so good, especially as a long time follower, seeing how Becky has transformed so many spaces in her home over time felt almost nostalgic. Personally, I love Becky's style and how much character she had in the space. If I was viewing a home, I think it'd be so cool to see so much more potential than the generic store styling, but I also recognize the appeal of a more spacious looking house and therefore minimalist look

[@CraftingTreasures]

I really loved the way you styled the house.. especially the the piano area and the walk in closet room.

[@spyduhgirl]

We just went through this too! It was so stressful keeping it clean for the opens but all so worth it now that we're ready to move in to our new home! ❤️🏡 I loved your styling and the way the stager kept some of the character (instead of "paint everything white and remove anything that's not beige") can't wait to see how you style the next place!

[@willingtolearn5205]

Videos with Austin in them are now my favourites! SO funny together!!

[@sandraleegonzales1622]

Congratulations on your new home!! May you have many happy years together there & thanks for the plant app, I really need something like that. 👍

[@yudehdee]

Omg Becky your hair in a ponytail makes your skin and eyes totally pop in the best way possible 🤩

[@deboramestieri]

Team pillow fluff ✨ I definitely love the way you styled the house more :(

[@littleone7404]

I absolutely loved how you had it, It looked very homey very comfortable

[@Phaar28]

I like and understand the more minimal look of the staging style. But always love your still Becky!

[@amberweeksie]

The way you styled the home 100%!! One of a kind style. So good 👌🏼

[@christiereyy]

The Planta ad is so helpful. I’ve needed something like that so thank you for the recommendation

[@christinevelsen526]

i like the staging style because the spaces look bigger,but everyone has their own style thats fun for everyone

[@slugmaprincess]

Retro maximalist is my style so the before is EVERYTHING for me and the after just looks like the ghost of things I like haunting a boring space. Extremely excited to see how you style the new place!

[@katherinebruegel6349]

Loved your way! We just sold our house and while I seriously decluttered, I did leave my personal styleing in place for pictures and in the photo listing the personal style is kindof a lot...(similar to you, 60s/global inspired) but my new house is equal or higher in my personal style! Because it is mine and I love it!

[@topherjoe1]

When we helped my elderly mom sell her house we moved everything out and painted and added trim and overhead lighting in the basement, the stagers staged every room except two that would sell themselves because of the architecture. They were very skilled and brought in high end look furniture and coloring that complimented the beautiful colonial 1920's woodwork and paneling that could have been a liability to younger buyers who may have thought they would have to paint it (gasp).. with the muted teal blues and oranges brought in there was no doubt it would appeal to all ages and it did, it sold after a bidding war a week later. I absolutely was in love with what they did. I am team chop because it picks up the fireplace hood shape and doesn't make that feature stick out as dated.

[@kayingthao5072]

Austin is so fun! Please more Austin.

[@raerae0320]

I loved the staging (I prefer simplified over having stuff everywhere), but there were definitely things I loved about your style as well. And I'm team fluffy pillows 🤣.

[@ellegilyard1348]

I liked your styling, of course. I didn’t think the things the stager suggested looked bad, but it was just ok. Anyway, the point is for a buyer to see themselves in the space so hopefully this helps. Can’t wait to see your new house 😊

[@paolar9315]

You're style is the winner for me.

[@StarryRoses]

I love how you had your house styled but can see how the staging opened it up and said a lot about your personality without saying too much about you. I need to downsize my stuff and I have a few ideas now based on your process, but it's still annoying that I need to.

[@Angelica_h023]

I liked the living space update downstairs, but other than that I prefer all the personality of the home pre-staging. ❤️ but it’s cool to see this process, so thanks for sharing 😁👍

[@Helene08817]

Of course I loved the way you styled - I watched you style every room and outside.

[@ktk2094]

Fun video. I like your master bedroom better the way you had it with the fireplace. The stagers advice for the living room and the basement sitting area was very attractive. I can't wait to see your new home.

[@AllieAngel]

I liked what you yourself did to the place…though, quite understand why it needed to be stage to sell that place. Can’t wait to see all your diys idea you have for the new place!

[@kat-92]

I have christmas photos that I put up at Christmas 🎄 time. But I keep them behind the picture so stored in the frame. So I know which photo fits frame, easy to find and stored safely xxxxx

[@acmulhern]

I really preferred your home styling. I do not have anywhere near the same style in my home (I'm all about pastels, florals and pompoms), but it was so tastefully done without being overwhelming. I didn't find the records cluttering. It was chic and brought life without being too crazy. The staging was very beige and cold.

[@ERYN__]

I like both ways of styling. Becky's is actually how the home functions, and the staged version is more open to adding one's personal style. If I could include both versions I would. The home I'm currently renting was purchased a month before renting, so I was able to find the real-estate photos and I was a little upset about some changes the rental company made. They took out ceiling fans! Air flow is so important! They took out mirrored shelves in a basement bar area! I still love my home, but it's not the choices I would have made.

[@brookeworm18]

1. I swear by Planta. I’ve been using them for a while and my plants are thriving and my confidence with nu plants has SKYROCKETED. 2. Becky! It’s the the end of an era!! I can’t wait to see your new home!!

[@olliejilliangil8382]

I loved how you just read off the stagers recommendations and did everything! No ego, just pleasant to get your house sold. I loved the way you had it styled. Unless I missed it I’m surprised the living room fireplace was not addressed. The stager must have agreed it was too cool to take away. I’m guessing it’s moving with you. Lastly I’m team fluff.

[@marymilord3010]

I like the basement set up and the new gallery wall

[@bridgettebollig2649]

Your style made it a home for you and Austin. I love it.

[@kellyfields3061]

You have such a great sense of styling and design so it makes sense that the stager would like to keep most of it.

[@sandieyule1644]

Your look was so much more homy! The stager style was much more cold looking. But if it worked to sell then that was great for you!

[@karenkjohnston5221]

Love Austin and his sense of humor.

[@sylviapearson7394]

We had to do this 5 years ago ,so hard to undecorate lol. Can't choose one look cuz yours was personal and the after is just for selling. Just know its a lot of work and you did a great job 👏

[@haydeemahannah764]

Becky we are going thru the same process zo this vedio was perfect for us. I love, love your personal style but like me, I have to make things neutral. Thank you for showing us what we need to do. Love you Becky & Austin

[@jojocatattack]

I have staged my own homes to depersonalize them and it is hard. I like the simplicity that you brought to some of the spaces, but I do like your regular design aesthetic a great deal. Looking forward to what you and Austin create in your new space!

[@eugenialasso440]

You walk-in reading closet is MY DREAM. Please reassemble it in the the next house! Puleeeeeeeaseee!

[@gbott3921]

I’m excited for the selling journey. We see a lot of home buying videos, but it’s interesting to know what it’s like to sell a home.

[@moda78z]

Can’t wait for the next episode and I hope you got a great price for your house!

[@Luetzsab]

I like both. Your style is very unique, bold and a little on the maximalist end. It makes your home so personal and lived in. The staged style is toned down and more minimal. It radiates more calmness and leaves room for the personal style of the potential buyer. As a buyer I would prefer the second look. As a guest I would prefer the first.

[@cherylreich5528]

I do love how your house looked. Even though I do not get you love of the 70's. (I lived through the 70's.)

[@robynsnest22]

I love your style so liked it better before the staging. That being said, I have never had a problem seeing the potential of a space. I don't need a stager to show me what it would look like. Good luck with selling your place.

[@lori7366]

Absolutely a billion percent the way you had it styled!!!!! And I'm a pillow fluffer

[@marinapantic7829]

This was such a great video! Thank you for bringing us with you on this journey!

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

I love how your house reflected your personality.

[@mellie4174]

Definitely the way you styled it and no chopping! Lol

[@tirilsterlid5549]

we are currently selling our huse to, and the major things we had to do was paint some of the walls/rooms, and hang some neutral pictures 🤩 I looked at some styling and sorted it all by myself 😁