SHOWHOMES NORTH SHORE - BARRINGTON
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ABOUT US
Showhomes is the pioneer and leader in home staging. Our 4 different consultation services provide an array of quick, affordable, and convenient transformation to your home to create the perfect look for today's buyers. Whether the project is big or small, our team of experts is always up for the challenge, and we pride ourselves on offering tailored solutions for our clients' needs. Showhomes North Shore-Barrington has helped sell more than $180 million in real estate -- professionally staged homes really do sell faster and for more money!
Showhomes: What We Do
Our Home Staging team in North Shore - Barrington would be delighted to put our real estate savvy and the Showhomes proven business model to work for you. Whether you are a home owner, realtor, developer or prospective home manager, we have the services and resources you need. The Showhomes team includes experts in marketing luxury properties, staging homes for maximum impact, placing and training home managers and helping home owners get the most value.
North Shore - Barrington Showhomes has received the following awards and certifications.





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HOME MANAGER STAGING
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HOME STAGING
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HOME RESTYLES
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HOME UPDATING
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HOME MANAGER STAGING
Showhomes matches high-end vacant homes for sale with people who have beautiful furniture, artwork, accessories, and need temporary housing. We can provide a live-in professional caretaker who cares for your home and keeps your home in show to sell condition while giving you the peace of mind that your home is safe and sound. What does all that mean to you? Great staging at a fraction of traditional staging costs paid at closing, a reduction in your overall carrying costs, care of your home from the inside and out, statistically faster sales and significantly higher offers than a similar vacant home that is for sale. Showhomes also provides up to $5 million in additional insurance coverage for you and your home.
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HOME STAGING
Experienced Real Estate Agents know that a home that is beautifully staged tends to sell faster than a house that is not. Also, vacant houses are often perceived to have a lower value than homes that are staged and can often receive "low-ball" offers from buyers who perceive that the owner is desperate to sell.
Showhomes provides customized staging solutions tailored to each home. Staging options include design and decorating by staging professionals, whole house staging or partial home stagings as well.
Showhomes is America's Leader in Home Staging with a proven method to stage and market your home for sale. Staging is the most effective way to sell properties in today's market.
"Home staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, but a MUST. It's what will make the difference in whether your home sells or not." - Real Estate Mogul Barbara Corcoran In today's real estate market, buyers have lots of choices when it comes to buying a home. Successful real estate agents know that beautifully designed and staged homes have more buyer appeal than vacant or non-staged homes. Statistics have shown that staged homes sell faster, bring higher offers and create happier sellers. Staging is the best marketing strategy available with proven results. -
HOME RESTYLES
Interested in a new look for your home? Love those designer makeover shows and wish someone would makeover your home? Are you selling your home and need help making it look perfect for showings? Interested in staging to get the "model home" look that captures premium buyers? If you're looking for some design ideas for your current home or have a home on the market for sale that needs some makeover magic, we can help. Staging your home by a professional stager is the most cost effective way to refresh your home. A professional stager can help with decorating trends, furniture placement, color choices, home improvement and much more. Whether you're ready for a new "look" or selling a home, Showhomes can help.
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HOME UPDATING
No one wants to spend money on the home they are getting ready to sell. However, most buyers are looking for a move-in-ready house with fresh paint and flooring. Very few buyers want more work and expense to update the home they will purchase. To appeal to the broadest base of buyers and to increase the value of your home, a few changes can provide the greatest return on investment when selling your home. Beyond basic de-cluttering and cleaning, Showhomes can assist with making these important changes for you.
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**SOLD** Elegant Lake Forest New Construction Showhome
This new construction home is truly one-of-a-kind! Walking in through the front door you are welcomed with a beautiful large foyer that connects to the formal dining room with tray ceilings, along with the formal living room that has a gorgeous fireplace! The kitchen is built for the best of chefs, and has high-end finishes throughout including a built in dish washer, refrigerator and the highest complimenting appliances, and is open to the grand family room. On the main floor you will also find the cherry paneled officewith gorgeous built-ins. The second floor is home to the lovely master suite with jaw-dropping closets and dressing rooms, along with its own sitting area. The master bathroom has a double vanity, large soaking tub, and a walk-in shower with custom tile-work. There are also three bedroom suites located on the second floor. The finished basement includes a media room, great room, au pair suite, and a wine cellar. The exterior of this home is made of stone with limestone sills, a carved limestone front door, and it highlighted by copper gutters.This is a quality built home from the inside out and is situated on a beautiful wooded lot. Truly an A++ home!
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SOLD IN 1 DAY! - Sheridan Road Lake Forest Showhome
Move right into this BRAND NEW HOME in desirable East Lake Forest!! This amazing 5100 sq ft home by Crossroads/Bluesky sits on a gorgeous, professionally landscaped 1.36 acre wooded lot. Defined by high quality, clean lines and interesting architectural details, you will fall in love! Five spacious bedrooms, 5.1 gorgeous high end custom baths! First floor boasts gracious Living and Dining rooms, 2 story foyer, fabulous Family room, Office w built-ins & spectacular view. Private 5th BR w full bath! Kitchen with sun drenched Breakfast room, walk-in pantry, mudroom with built-ins. Second floor includes Master Suite with fireplace, beautiful bath and four additional bedrooms, all ensuite and second floor Laundry room. 1100 sf of additional living in the Lower level - Rec room with fireplace, Wet Bar, 6th Bedroom/Exercise room with full bath. High end finishes and appointments throughout! Side entry 3 car garage and 3 beautiful patios. Really nothing left to do but move into this amazing home with classic Lake Forest style!
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Spacious Highland Park English Country Showhome
This inviting property was designed by the award winning Becker Architects. The property is situated on a secluded half acre lot with beautiful landscaping and a gorgeous view of the ravine. The home has an open concept feel. The main floor includes a formal living room, formal dining room, a family room open to the spacious kitchen and wonderful screened in porch. The second floor is home to three spacious bedrooms, master suite, an office, and a laundry room. The finished basement has a large recreation room, along with a bedroom and full bathroom. The outdoors has a wonderful stone patio for entertaining, a fenced yard, and a wonderful three car garage. This home is only steps from downtown, schools, the train, and the lake. What a truly magnificent home!
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Gracious Winnetka Showhome
A gracious four bedroom, five bathroom home situated on a stunning, lush half acre lot on a private drive in Winnetka. This home has all of the right rooms in all of the right places. It is an entertainer's dream featuring an open, circular floor plan with grandly proportioned, light-filled living spaces including a formal living room, dining room, and a three seasons porch. There's a bright, well-designed eat-in kitchen with adjacent mudroom, laundry room, full bathroom, and a bonus room with floor to ceiling custom closets. The heart of the home is the family room with its stone fireplace, hidden bar and built-ins. Tucked behind the family room is a private office. The second floor includes a spacious master suite and sitting room, a large en-suite bedroom, two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom. There is a heated two car attached garage and additional covered parking. This home has been freshly painted and is ready for you to make it your home!
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Prestigious Highland Park Showhome
The wonderful circle drive leads you to this prestigious stone home. The foyer is open to the gorgeous dining room, airy formal living room, and the solid wood office with beautiful wood floors. The family room has amazing wood beams along the ceiling, a wonderful fireplace, and is open to the large eat-in kitchen that has floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light! The second floor is home to four of five bedrooms suites. The master suite is fit for a king and a queen, with a fireplace, and a large walk-in closet. The master bathroom is very spa-like with a large soaker tub, walk-in shower, and his and her vanities. The lower level is fully finished and is a wonderful place to hang out and entertain. You will not want to miss out on this AMAZING opportunity!
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**SOLD ** Newly Renovated Lake Bluff Home
Beautifully renovated 5 bedroom home with hardwood floors throughout! This home has a formal living and dining room for entertaining, a large family room and kitchen, and a two bedrooms on the main floor that could be great as an office! This fantastic home is close to wonderful downtown Lake Bluff shopping, the middle school, and near the train station.
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Remarkable Lake Forest Palladian Villa
Upon entering the driveway of this remarkable estate designed by Walter Frazier, you are greeted by mature trees, and the beautiful lake! Walking in the front door you will be amazed by the views! The grand formal dining room has floor to ceiling windows with a gorgeous view! The spacious kitchen has a wonderful area for entertaining guests in front of the fireplace, and a great four seasons room where you can enjoy your coffee with a view. The large great room has a delightful fireplace, and a hidden projector screen, and is open to the beautiful solarium! Also, on the first floor are a his and hers separate office spaces, along with a first-floor master suite with a one-of-a-kind bathroom, and large dressing rooms. This magnificent home has six additional bedrooms, 7+ bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, a pool and a pool house, and a private beach with a boat house! This is truly a one-of-a-kind property set on a beautiful piece of land!
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Wonderful East Lake Bluff Showhome
Tucked back at the end of a quiet street in East Lake Bluff, this light-filled vintage home was designed by iconic architects Probst & Probst to take full advantage of the incredible ravine landscape that changes with the seasons. This .54 acre private and tranquil setting is rarely found close to the lake, parks, schools, town, and train. The home creates an unmatched synergy with nature through tall windows and screened porches on both levels. The recent improvements bring out the vintage character with newly refinished striking dark quarter sawn oak hardwood floors and freshly painted walls that highlight the built-in bookcases, fine millwork, tall ceilings, and 4 fireplaces. The highly regarded architect, Stanley Anderson, designed the south wing bedroom suite addition. The flexible floor plan has two en-suite bedrooms on boith the first and second floors, plus an office located on the first floor.
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Delightful Highland Park Mid-Century Showhome
This architecturally unique, mid-century modern home is located in a prime East Highland Park location. This bright, comfortable home has many great features and has large rooms throughout, including a family room with vaulted ceilings. The main level has beautiful hardwood floors. The master bedroom suite has a large marble master bath, that is truly spa-like. There are three additional bedrooms located on the second floor. The lower level has a recreation room that is open to the expansive patios. This unbeatable home is close to everything that Highland Park has to offer, downtown, train, schools, parks, the Green Bay Train, Ravinia and more! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity.
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Contemporary Lake Forest Oasis
This contemporary Lake Forest oasis home is located on a beautiful wooded lot with an in-ground pool. Three spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Spacious open floor plan with formal living room, kitchen open to the eating area, large family room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the yard. Large master suite with spa-like bathroom. A truly wonderful home!!
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Luxury Lake Forest Showhome
North Shore living at its finest in this wonderful 7,400 square foot home situated on a lovely, wooded 1.65 acre lot in West Lake Forest. A grand foyer welcomes you to this stately home with a master on the main level, wonderful library/ office, formal living room, a dining room that fits 16+ people, and a gourmet kitchen with an eating are overlooking the outdoor living space. The second floor offers two-bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and three additional bedrooms with en-suite full bathrooms. The finished basement includes a fully soundproof media room, an area that could be used as a game room, along with a separate kitchen/ craft room in addition to a full bathroom! The backyard retreat has a wonderful patio sitting area, bar area, and just an overall relaxing area to put your feet up! You definitely do not want to miss out on this opportunity.
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Elegant Lake Forest Georgian Showhome
Elegant and comfortable living in this stately brick Georgian set on a private wooded 4 acre site. A wonderful open floor plan for today’s living while maintaining the character and integrity of the original home. Graced with grand light filled rooms w/hardwood floors, crown moldings, fireplaces and exquisite vintage details. Cooks kitchen w/stainless steel appliances and breakfast room. Family room w/French doors to patio and handsome pine paneled Library just off the marble foyer entrance. Formal living room and spacious dining room both with access to charming sun room. Second floor master retreat w/fireplace includes a lovely sitting room and luxurious master bath. Four additional 2nd floor bedrooms, along w/bonus room and exercise room. There is also the added convenience of a 6th bedroom located on the 1st floor. Heated garage is able to accomodate 6 cars. Wonderful entertaining and private areas. Entertain w/ease and enjoy garden views from this private estate.
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Meticulous Lake Bluff Showhome
It sparkles like a new home! Freshly painted, w/ beautiful hardwood floors, white woodwork, high ceilings,updated baths. Fabulous open floor plan for today's buyer. Large kitchen w/ island opens to breakfast area & family room. 1st floor master bedroom w/ marble bath. Second floor has 4 ensuite bedrooms, one which would make a perfect 2nd floor master, if desired. Incredible finished English basement with daylight windows, fireplace, rec room, 6th & newer full bath. Additional finished play rm would make great theater. Separate stairs lead to garage. Yard is fantastic, a perfect blend of lawn & woods adjacent to the Lake Bluff Golf course. Huge 4-car heated garage. Newly-painted deck overlooks stone firepit area. So many recent updates! It's amazing to find such an open, updated & meticulous home, inside & out, w/ over 5200 sq ft PLUS finished basement. Walking distance to town/train & just blocks to Elementary School & LB Park District, Rec/Fitness, Pre-School, Pool, Sledding & Golf.
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Grand South Barrington Estate
Be prepared to be wowed the moment you enter through the custom front door. Over 10,000 square feet of finished living space with four car garage. Five bedrooms and Seven full bathrooms and one powder. This home is truly a spectacular custom built estate! This stunning home exudes character and pizzazz. Built to grand proportion and scale, appointments include a marble adorned foyer and a bridal staircase that welcomes you into the significant two story grand foyer. A gorgeous living room invites you to sit by the fire. The gentleman's library/office has built-ins and a fireplace. The recently renovated kitchen is a dream! The Open concept flows into a sitting area with an additional fireplace. The master suite is beyond fabulous with a sitting area, small kitchen, and a super sized master bathroom. The lower level hosts a wine cellar along with a tasting room. There is a walk out lower level with an indoor pool, exercise room, changing rooms/bathroom, a bar and a kitchen. This magnificent home also has its own elevator. Glorious views of the pool, lake and lovely grounds throughout the home makes this home a 10!
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Newly Renovated Lake Bluff Showhome
Lovely renovated Lake Bluff Colonial in Tangley Oaks. Freshly painted, floors done, and new light fixtures installed. The main floor has a spacious formal living room, dining room, and a great family room overlooking the yard. All bedrooms are located on the second floor, and the partially finished lower level is perfect for a recreation room, or playroom! A deck provides a wonderful area to retreat and relax! You will not want to miss out on this opportunity.
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Wonderful Winnetka Tudor Home
Premier east Winnetka location! 3200 sq. ft. Tudor with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms with fabulous 3 story addition that added a sizeable breakfast room and step down mudroom off kitchen; vaulted ceiling and skylights that open to deep, fenced yard and deck. Second floor addition added a bedroom and a nice, cozy sitting room/library with lots of bookcases and could have many uses. Third floor space enlarged two bedrooms and added a full bath. Lots of closets, built-ins, storage and great living space on all three floors. Bright living room, dining room and large family room flow nicely and make entertaining and daily living a breeze. Private office nook off the living room gives a quiet place to do work or read. Nicely proportioned kitchen with newer cooks island and appliances. Full unfinished basement allows for lots of storage. Great house for entertaining, across from Greeley School, 2 blocks from New Trier and Elder Lane beach and park.
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Charming Long Grove Colonial Showhome
Classic colonial home loaded with charm - well built with plaster walls and hardwood floors, on a beautiful wooded acre of land. This home has spacious rooms and a large family room with a library and a large kitchen, along with a first floor laundry. The bright sunroom has doors that lead to the paver pool deck! The spacious bedrooms have closet spaces created by "Closets by Design," and the master bedroom is very spacious. The backyard retreat has a large in ground pool and a full fenced yard for summer fun! Desirable Mardan neighborhood, and top schools! This is a great home!
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Exquisite Lake Forest Victorian Home
Welcome home to one of Lake Forest most beautiful homes! This home is ideally located in-town and has a lot to offer. The architectural details throughout the home has been extraordinarily preserved and features a remarkable 3-story octagonal tower and a stunning arrangement of elegant rooms. Throughout the home you will notice the 11 foot ceilings, seven beautiful fireplaces, five of which are either antique Italian carved marble or solid slate. You will also see incredible ash and walnut flooring and woodwork, including a rare African mahogany staircase and library wainscoting, all in impeccable condition. The gorgeous family room, handsome den, master bedroom and the sunny kitchen have stunning views of the gorgeous lawn, blue stone patios, and the magnificent pool and pavilion. There are five additional bedrooms on the second floor. The lower level is home to a fantastic wine tasting room, large recreation room, media room and an additional play room. There is so much more to this home once you step inside! Do not miss out on this opportunity!
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Classic Lake Forest Showhome
Wonderful traditional Lake Forest home built by MacNair. This home offers an updated kitchen & master bathroom plus hardwood floors throughout 1st and 2nd floors. The Great family room has a brick fireplace and custom wood mantle, there is also a wet bar and glass doors with access to two blue stone patios and the lush landscaped back yard. The family room opens to the adjacent updated cherry kitchen with granite counters, island & large breakfast area which also opens to the patios. The office/library, located on the first floor, can also be used as 5th bedroom that has an adjacent full bathroom. The spacious master bedroom suite has a lovely dressing area with a custom walk in closet and an updated master bathroom with a large walk in multiple head shower, separate commode, double sink and spa bath tub. You will find three more generously sized bedrooms on the second floor. The large finished basement also offers a recreation room, fourth full bathroom and a large cedar closet for out of season clothes. There is also a three car attached garage. This home is convenient to the gorgeous downtown, shopping, schools and two commuter train lines. Hurry in, you don't want to miss out on this opportunity!
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Traditional Academy Woods Home
Designed for style, comfort & convenience. Enjoy a tranquil setting & easy living in this premier North Shore Maintenance Free community, Academy Woods, located on the grounds of the former J. Ogden Armour estate. Services include landscaping, snow removal, exterior painting & more. Architectural features include tray & volume ceilings; walls of windows. Kitchen complete with wood cabinetry, planning desk, granite, stainless appliances, generous table space. Formal dining room currently a comfortable office. 1st floor Master bedroom suite with bath. Finished basement has space for your workouts, pool table or recreation area. Not Just A Home, A Lifestyle!
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Charming Libertyville Cape Cod
This charming Cape Cod style home sits on over one acre in the Forest Haven subdivision. The home features a newly remodeled kitchen with country farmhouse white cabinets, exquisite marble counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood grain plank style ceramic floors, and a wonderful breakfast bar. There are hardwood floors throughout this wonderful home. Beautiful bow window and fireplace in the living room make for a cozy retreat. The bathrooms are newly remodeled as well. A delightful screened-in porch overlooks the private backyard, and a large wood deck provides and full basement allow plenty of space for entertaining. Award winning Roundout Grade school and highly rated Libertyville High School. This is a great country setting and very convenient location, near shopping and transportation!
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Contemporary Buffalo Grove Home
Welcome to this spacious 3200 square foot, four bedroom home that sits on a pretty lot in one of Buffalo Grove's favorite neighborhoods! Enjoy oversized rooms, soaring ceilings, updated light fixtures, hardwood floors and newer Pella windows! Enjoy the elegant dining room, step-down living room, large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a new stove and updated bathrooms. The enormous vaulted ceiling family room features a dramatic fireplace with delightful views of the backyard! Also included in the first floor layout is an office and large laundry room! The large master suite features a luxury bathroom and a walk-in closet. There are three additional bedrooms with neutral carpet and plenty of closet space. The bonus loft is ideal for relaxing or as a study room! The large basement features a recreation room, play area, full bathroom and a utility room. Located in the highly rated District 102 & Stevenson High School District 125, near transportation & retail! Versatile space, tasteful updates & location! A trully great home!
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Wonderful Lincolnshire Colonial Showhome
This home is a rare find in Lincolnshire with five bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms! This colonial style home has spacious rooms starting with a wonderful family room with a fireplace, and large built-in shelves. The Living Room has a beautiful window that offers plenty of natural light, and is great for entertaining guests. The new spacious white kitchen has stainless steel appliances, multi-prep areas, and an eating area. The formal dining room has a fresh coat of a paint is ready for family dinners! There is a bonus suite addition off of the kitchen that offers a spacious den and a first floor bedroom suite! The second floor is home to the large master bedroom suite, and three additional bedrooms! This is a phenomenal home on a great lot!
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** Under Contract* Wonderful Highland Park Showhome
Expanded and Remodeled in prime location, 1 block from school on Cul de sac street. Large kitchen with big island and breakfast area. Family room opens to living room and dining with wet bar. Great space in 1st floor mud room/laundry room off 2 car garage leading to kitchen. Hard to find 1st floor bedroom/office with full bath. Newly refinished hard wood floors thru out first floor and second floor. Large and expanded master suite with separate jacuzzi tub, shower and oversized walk in closet. Generous sized bedrooms with good closet space. Fabulous finished basement with full bath, rec area and two good size rooms. Trex custom built deck with tons of room to enjoy beautiful back yard. Professionally landscaped front yard with paver walk, brick pillars and a variety of plants/trees.
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** Under Contract ** Ideal Lake Forest Family Home
Beautiful wooded corner lot in a wonderful Lake Forest neighborhood. The entry leads to all of the spacious living areas of this ideal family home. The roomy eat-in kitchen has granite counter-tops, new stainless steel appliances, and is perfect for family dinners! The home has been freshly painted throughout, has new carpeting, two remodeled bathrooms, large bedrooms with ample closet space and a fifth bedroom that could be an office. The fabulous family room has a raised hearth room and a wall of sliding doors that lead to a wonderful patio and large yard! This is a fabulous home!
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** SOLD** Exceptional Northbrook Luxury New Construction
In this home, you are truly living the good life! This modern luxury new construction home has all of the bells and whistles that one needs to live the high life! Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and updated for today's buyers, this contemporary home is set in an area close to the forest preserve that offers wildlife to come into your backyard! The soaring two-story home has almost 8,500 square feet of beautiful living that includes 6+ bedrooms, 6 1/2 bathrooms, and open living spaces. The two-story great room has a custom two-story fireplace which will leave all of your friends wanting more. There is a formal dining room with a Butler's pantry, high-end kitchen which features names like Scavolini, Viking and Wolff, a 64' quartz island, and floor to ceiling cabinetry. The master bedroom is truly a retreat which includes its own sitting room, and a blissful spa-like master bathroom. The lower level is home to the fully finished basement with heated floors and plenty of additional entertaining space. Last, but not least, is the outdoor living room with a wood-burning fireplace, along with a 2+ and 1+ attached garages! You will be living your best life in this AMAZING home!
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*On mkt for over 1 year, SOLD in under 2 months with Showhomes* Stunning Bannockburn Showhome
Welcome to this private, Bannockburn home that features four spacious bedrooms, five and one half luxury bathrooms, and an abundance of amazing features! The two-story foyer leads to an amazing formal living room with floor to ceiling windows that provide an abundance of natural lighting, along with an extravagant fireplace! The chef-inspired kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a fabulous walk-in pantry and beverage center. The first floor is also home to an office with spectacular built-ins. The second floor is home to all four bedrooms. The master bedroom has a spa-like master bathroom with dual vanities, walk-in shower, and a Jacuzzi bath tub. The finished basement has a media room, wine cellar, wet bar, and a full steam bathroom! To top off this wonderful home, the large yard is fenced and has an in-ground pool, fire pit and a built-in grill. This home was built for entertaining!
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**SOLD** Elegant Winnetka Showhome
Recently updated with designer quality updates that elevate this beautifully landscaped solid brick/stone home to the next level. Hardwood floors all freshly stained with a gorgeous dark stain. New 2017 gourmet kitchen featuring brand new white cabinets, Taj Majal quartzite counters and backsplash, top of the line appliances- built in Wolf steam oven, Sub-Zero Frig with built in water filter/dispenser, Bosch dishwasher and designer light fixtures exemplify quality and style. Additional features include an open Kitchen and Family Room floor plan, three stone fireplaces, 10' ceilings on the first floor, full appointed closets, first floor study, lower level with a wet bar, exercise/media room, recreation room, fifth bedroom and a bathroom. The extra deep yard has excellent exterior lighting which highlights the stone patio with a sitting wall and includes lush, mature plantings. Other new qualities include: Mudroom, new lower level plank tile flooring, garage door and so much more. Fabulous walk-to-train, schools, park, shops & village location!
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** SOLD ** Classic Northbrook Nantucket Showhome
This sensational Nantucket-style home was built by Orren Pickell, and has six spacious bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. The main floor includes a formal living and dining room, large gourmet kitchen and a gorgeous sun room. The second floor is home to five spacious bedrooms which includes the luxurious master suite. The fully finished basement has a recreation room, exercise room, and a bar, along with the sixth bedroom! This wonderful home as too many great features to list, you must see this home before it's gone!
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** SOLD ** Newly Renovated Lake Forest Showhome
This newly renovated home is set on a gorgeous fenced-in lot with mature trees, and a wonderful brick patio. The eat-in kitchen has granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances and a great center island breakfast bar. The family room has high vaulted ceilings and a wood burning Vermont stove, and opens up to the heated sun room that allows for views into the backyard. The grand master suite has two large custom closets, a private balcony and a gorgeous bathroom that is complete with a steam shower, double vanity and a great soaking tub. There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor. Last but not least, there is a finished lower level that offers a large recreation room, powder room, and an ample amount of storage space. This is truly a great home in a fantastic neighborhood in a convenient location, closet to parks, schools, shops and transportation!
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Evanston, Illinois
HISTORIC HOME BROADENS APPEAL THROUGH STAGING
This historic property once owned by Oscar Meyer was awarded 2017 recognition for thoughtful renovation and restoration by the Evanston Historic Preservation. Staging the gracious interior spaces to meet the expectations of the modern buyer, while honoring the home's rich antiquity proved to be a design challenge. The Realtor had this to say: "Showhomes has turned an 'interesting' historic property into a true 'Showhome' for the ages. This was an enormous property, with enormous challenges in volume of furnishings, style selections, and color choices. The results were stunning, and I feel the value of the work done was definitely worth it." Home featured on WGN-tv, Crains, and Chicago Tribune.

Lake Forest, Illinois
LUXURY CHATEAU FINDS SUCCESS IN CROWDED MARKET
This new construction custom-built chateau sold in half the time prior to staging. Our elegant furnishings helped the home stand out in a local market crowded with gorgeous high-end homes. It is our deep commitment to authenticity and unwavering attention to detail that made this house a success. The Realtor had this to say: "Showhomes was absolutely amazing!!! They are current with style and thorough in detail."

Lake Forest, Illinois
NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME SOLD IN ONE DAY!
This new construction 1.3 acre estate sold in one day due to the relaxing and chic decor and exquisite accessories that complimented the exceptional finishes of this luxury property. The homeowner had this to say: "Showhomes was absolutely critical to the sale of my spec home in Lake Forest. They responded to my crazy timeline request and got my project staged beautifully in time for the showing that made the difference between getting it sold and having it sit on the market. Money well spent - a superb result! I would highly recommend giving them a try on your next home."
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Ralph Hansen (IL)
We have worked with Showhomes of North Shore-Barrington for over two years and have been involved in four home sale transactions. Barbara Bliss and her team are highly professional and very talented. Each of the homes they have staged has sold and the homeowners all have been very happy with the service. As Home Managers, we have been treated with courtesy, respect, and consideration. We highly recommend Showhomes of North Shore-Barrington to anyone who is seeking to sell their home especially those who have homes that are in need of renovation and redecoration. We give Barbara Bliss and her team a Five Star Rating.
Sonia Cohen (IL)
The house managers that I have worked with have been very clean and easy to work with. They also do a good job with staging.
Robert Fiore (IL)
Wonderful client service
Jean Anderson (Lake Forest IL)
Just having the homes ready to show.
Renuka D. (Lake Forest IL)
They are really good to work with. I had issue once and Barbara personally took interest and took care of the problem. I would recommend them to my friends. They are very cooperative.
Heather Fowler (IL)
Barbara has fantastic style and is great to work with!
Irma Cosic (IL)
Barb, the franchise owner, has a great selection of homes for home managers and is open to adding any additional items one might need. Great experience thus far and would highly recommend to anyone looking for home staging services. Thank you Barb and team for the work you do!
Panthipa Neumson (IL)
The best!
Chris Veech (IL)
Showhomes rocks! Staging and a home manager are the best combo package for my vacant listings. Barbara is great!
Edie Love (Lincolnshire IL)
House looks great and got a very positive response from brokers today at the broker open house. Hope that is the secret sauce we need to sell the house.
Ralph H. (Lake Forest IL)
This is truly a top notch professional organization that gets real results. We have worked with them and they are producers, especially in a difficult market such as we are dealing with now . Five stars.
Michael B. (Lake Forest IL)
Flexibility, responsive staff, pleasant homes.
Richard B. (Wilmette IL)
ShowHomes has brought out the best features of our House by updating our decorating and greatly increasing the Home's eye appeal. We get consistently favorable feedback from prospective buyers. We have utilized ShowHome's Home Manager option which greatly relieves the burden of preparing the house for visits by prospective buyers and allowed us to move to other quarters more suitable to our needs at our current age.
Arla Unwin (Northbrook IL)
Agents don't have to lift a finger to get the house staged and the home manager in. Also, it is great to have a brokers' open house sponsored by Barbara. The staging itself is beautiful. Hoping it will help sell the property shortly after the beginning of the new year.
Jennifer C. (Lake Bluff IL)
House was on the market for over a year and never sold...after seven days with Showhomes it got a fantastic cash offer and will sell in 45 days. What more could you ask for?
Irma C. (Lake Bluff IL)
Barb, the franchise owner, has been wonderful in securing homes that are appealing to me and supplementing furnishings that complement my own. As someone who travels extensively for business, it is greatly appreciated that she and her team make themselves available after regular business hours and on weekends to address any questions or concerns. Enjoying my experience thus far and would highly recommend Showhomes to friends and potential sellers looking for staging referral.
Dave M. (Barrington IL)
They are the best!
Steve S. (Lake Forest IL)
Quick to respond. Very cooperative home manager. Nice furnishings.
Ralph H. (Lake Forest IL)
Very professional and knowledgeable people !
Nancy (Lake Forest IL)
I just had a great experience with her company and the home managers she put in my listing. They did an awesome job - and it was a very reasonable price for the sellers. I do believe having them in the home, rather than vacant made all the difference. The house always looked great and they had lights on and showing ready every time. I am hopeful that she will be able to place the home managers in another home soon. They were beyond terrific. Just wanted to share with everyone.
Derek (Lake Bluff IL)
I just wanted to thank Barbara Bliss and her talented and supportive team for a job well done! While I was out of town, the Showhomes North Shore came into our family home and created a masterpiece. Rooms filled with beautiful furniture, accessories and art. I was blown away! And after six days on the Market our family home for over 40 Years was sold. I would highly recommend Barbara Bliss and the Showhomes North Shore team! Excellent job!!!
Alan (IL)
Showhomes did a terrific job. All of their work was done in a timely and professional manner. I am certain that it’s work was an important part of getting a contract for the sale of our home at list price within two days after putting it back on the market
David (IL)
Very professional and accommodating.
Sherry Pray (Lake Forest IL)
Barbara and Ashley make a Really great team. Barbara is the genius in the decorating and Ashley is very easy and efficient to communicate with I highly recommend them and it is very clear to me that I would not have sold my house as quickly as I did if it weren't for them.
Ralph Hansen (Lake Forest IL)
Very professional!
John Richert (Lake Forest IL)
Showhomes was very responsive to my needs and really came through for me on a tight schedule. I know for a fact that their staging work was critical in the sale of the home. Great job and very easy to work with. Just let them do their thing ... it works!
Tracy Wurster (IL)
Very responsive and professional team with excellent results!!!
Gregory Williams (IL)
Barbara Bliss helped me sell 2 homes as soon as they were staged for top dollar.
Ted Pickus (IL)
They are quick, put great home managers in and very accommodating.
Kristen Kaiser (Ann Arbor MI)
Great experience working with Barbara and team. They made the process easy. They found a quality home manager and staged our house beautifully. Highly recommend working with Showhomes!
Mary Dru Carolan (IL)
Flexibility and every little detail gets taken care of!
Larry Spatz (Highland Park IL)
You tell the seller what he needs to do to sell his house. It confirms what I, as a realtor, say to him.
Kristen Kaiser (Ann Arbor MI)
Great customer service and attention to detail
Susan Ani (Evanston IL)
ShowHomes has turned an "interesting" historic property into a true "Show Home" for the ages. This was an enormous property, with enormous challenges in volume of furnishings, style selections, and color choices. The results were stunning, and I feel the value of the work done was definitely worth it.
Jane Pickus (HIghland Park IL)
I'm a Realtor on the North Shore of Chicago. I've used Showhomes recently on 3 of my house that were not selling. Two of them have been sold. Yea! We're still working on the third. Barbara Bliss, with the help of Ashley Mazzetta, work tirelessly to make this happen. Barbara oversees every detail. No detail is too small. She works quickly, keeps in contact, and she has a great eye for design. Would I use her again? You Bet!
Vicky Maurici (IL)
I loved the way the home was staged. Love the peace of mind that there was a "home manager" that was soo nice, did't mind me calling last minute and even giving me some feedback of the showing if she happened to be home, plus and took such nice care of the home.
Gene G. (Lake Forest IL)
We utilized Showhomes, Barrington to stage a newly built house in Lake Forest, IL. Our expectations were high, and all were met, or exceeded. Designers toured our home and developed a plan which enhanced our interior living space with high end furnishings. I recommend ShowHomes North Shore Barrington without hesitation.
Naomi "Cheetah" Campbell (Lake Bluff IL)
When I think of Showhomes I think of a True Professional. They have staged two homes that I have listed and have assisted me in selling them as fast as a Cheetah. They always come to mind when I have a gorgeous home that needs staging they just help do what my sellers have done make it absolutely Purrfect!
Dunn/ Miller Team (Libertyville IL)
Barbara and her team are great. The Dunn/Miller Team has made Show Homes a big part of our business for many years. We have many satisfied clients and homes SOLD because of the talents in staging the homes and the awesome home mangers Barbara personally selects for each home.
Chirs Puszynski (Lake Forest IL)
This company goes above and beyond. They have a great eye for color and scale and create a look appropriate for the style of the home. I would highly recommend this company.
Gary H. (Barrington IL)
Trying to sell your home without it being occupied is a challenging task. You have to find someone to care for your home, while they supply furniture to stage the house making it look good, provide security, keeping the property clean, and be willing to move out within 30 days of a sales agreement ........next to impossible. Not so with Showhomes. They find the perfect people to recruit as your "home manager" and work closely with you to make this a great and affordable experience for all. Just a comment; I am not a person that is easily impressed. I would highly recommend this company.
Ann Lyon (Lake Forest IL)
Barbara and Showhomes exceeded our expectations and did an amazing job staging one of our properties. We will use them for any of our staging needs in the future.
Mary Dru Carolan (IL)
So flexible! You worked to meet our client's needs and that was critical.
Susan Ani (Evanston IL)
The staging furniture and accessories are perfectly matched to the property. The house manager has been working really well, glad to have someone occupying the property. Appreciated the refreshments for my brokers open house at the property. The agents who attended the brokers were extremely impressed with the staging results. My sellers appreciate that payment is due at the closing table, not up front.
Robert Steen (Deerfield IL)
.No hassles
Isabel Schwank (IL)
The ease & professionalism of everyone
Frank Yarosh (Sarasota FL)
Did everything Barbara said. Started and finished well.
Norma Wyzukovicz (Green Oaks IL)
Beautiful staging! Great communication! Nice reliable management! Friendly and trustworthy! Very pleased! Thank you!
Vicky Maurici (IL)
Love this idea. Have a vacant home staged beautifully and someone living in home. No fake set up. Nice home tenant that takes care of home and makes it still easy for showings.
Norma Wyzukovicz (Green Oaks IL)
Good communication and friendly staff
Terry Wilkowski (Libertyville IL)
It is an economical staging solution for many sellers. Showhomes is very responsive and we have seen their service result in sales on several occasions.
Bree Mackenzie Misiak (IL)
The quality of the house managers is great, the house looks amazing, and everything went smoothly transitioning from the renter to the new house managers. Everything is going smoothly
Michele Wilson (Lake Forest IL)
The staging looks fabulous. The new photos are great. The wine and cheese open house was a success and working with the property manager is seamless. Would definitely recommend working with Barbara Bliss and her ShowHomes team!
Tracy Wurster (Lake Forest IL)
Tons of energy, very responsive and always open to working with agents to make sure everyone's happy!!!
Michael Boyle (IL)
Personal attention and guidance regarding the process. Not everyone is prepared for the change they are about to make. Barbara Bliss and her team did everything they could do to assure my family that we will be well taken care of and that there will be somewhere in the system that we will fit. Unbeknownst to us we fit the model very well and look forward to being the best showhomes managers on the North Shore. Onward and upward!!!
Steven Paxton (Lake Forest IL)
Not one issue or problem after signing contract. Showhomes delivered. Every request or question was answered with a positive and enthusiastic response. Ashley was the perfect " go to " representative.
Sue Bernstein (Wilmette IL)
Staged the entire home beautifully , Everything handled in a timely manner. Home manager always had the home ready to show. Gave the out of town seller a sense of security . A pleasure to work with.
Sue Bernstein (Wilmette IL)
Staging was excellent. Home manager is working out very well. Every one involved from the company has been extremely helpful and truly aims to please.
Randy Chube (Dyer IN)
Friendly. Easy to work with. Very accomodating.
Sonia Cohen (Highland Park IL)
The staff a Showhomes were responsive and reliable. They found a perfect match to showcase my listing. I was completely satisfied with their work
Alan Aronow (Deerfield IL)
You are very professional and do exactly what you say you will do.
John M. (Barrington IL)
How quick and professional everyone has been. Plus their eye for the details are second to none!
Alan Aronow (Deerfield IL)
Barb and Ashley are totally committed to achieving their clients goals along with answering their questions and concerns. They totally understand what it takes to get the property ready for marketing. As a Realtor, I highly recommend using their services to stage a home. Al Aronow RE/MAX Suburban
Patrick Hutmacher (Lake Villa IL)
Good communication and very pleased with the staging process and the house manager.
Judy Fornero (Libertyville IL)
Showhomes exceeded our expectations. Staging of home was well done. Photos were great. Communication with staff was prompt, Property Manager was cooperative and courteous. Needless to say, the Homeowner was pleased with the results. Home was professionally cleaned and there were no surprise issues at Closing !!! Many Thanks, Judy Fornero Re/Max Suburban Libertyville
Melissa Luebbe (Lake Bluff IL)
During an unusually harsh winter, I slept better at night knowing that my home was occupied and monitored for weather related issues. I also received very positive remarks from realtors regarding the condition and cleanliness of he house when it was shown.
Rick Cortopassi (TN)
A unique and truly professional Home Staging & More Service that Has Proven to be the Best way to Market Unique and Luxury Properties in Today's marketplace,customized To your Exact style and location of Home.
Sonia Cohen (IL)
friendly, upbeat communication and great service
Valerie Higgason (Conifer CO)
Like that someone is in my home and taking care of it. Peace of mind since I am 1,000 miles away
Suzanne Sellers (Chicago IL)
True to their word. Reliable, professional.
Adam Chez (Chicago IL)
Barbara and Ashley are terrific to work with. They are very understanding and can customize to budget, timing, and style, making the process very easy.
Suzanne (Vernon Hills IL)
Your firm has done everything that it promised to do. The house had several showings over the weekend with the outcome being two offers. Thank you so very much for the outstanding job that you did.
Suzanne (Vernon Hills IL)
The house is gorgeous! I am in shock! Thank you so much!
Heather Farnham (HIghland Park IL)
I LOVE how professional and successful your company has been for my clients as well as myself! The unique concept behind Show Homes and the staging services that you provide sold me the moment I talked to Barbara. Both Barbara and Ashley have been amazing to work with and they have always been a call, text or email away. The house looked beautiful from the moment it was staged and it sold the first week after we staged. They provided rooms that actually looked like someone's house rather than random furniture placed throughout a house. I have also found that the house managers have been 100% accommodating and have kept the house immaculate (which I know because I had to pop in one day with less than 5 minutes notice). I have already recommended your company to some agents and I can't wait to have future clients use your company this year! Thanks for all that you have done to help me sell 88 Holabird Circle in Fort Sheridan~ Heather Farnham
Jerome Riggio (IL)
Barbara and Ashley are wonderful!
Rick C. (IL)
its Simple and no nonsense and 100% professional in a timely matter that obviously in my case was a Grand Slam in getting our Home sold Immediatly following the Staging ! You did in a few weeks or less what we tried to do for over 2 Years!! Thanks Millions !
Carolyn Smith (TN)
The quality and style of the furnishings is excellent. After they set up the home it always is very neat and they always say yes to showing request. They treat the home with the same care as a homeowner.
Jean R. (IL)
Showhomes was very accommodating in the entire process!!!
Tom Perry (Chicago IL)
The service was ABOVE AND BEYOND with Barbara and Ashley. They were amazing to work with. Every detail taken care of. The furniture was exactly what was requested, and it was staged very tastefully
Paul Stiffler (Lake Forest IL)
Ashley's attention to everything.
Chris D. (Winnetka IL)
The lively can-do and want-to-do attitude of Barbara and Ashley. Nothing was too difficult, too much trouble. You take such obvious pride in your work. Your enthusiasm is infectious. You can 100% tell it ALL matters to you.
Chris Downey (IL)
The lively can-do and want-to-do attitude of Barbara and Ashley. Nothing was too difficult, too much trouble. You take such obvious pride in your work. Your enthusiasm is infectious. You can 100% tell it ALL matters to you. I never answer surveys!! I answer yours with pleasure.
Valerie Higgason (Conifer CO)
Puts my mind at rest knowing I can let you do what you have to do to keep my home showing the best way possible. Also it's nice to have someone there
Smith (Winnetka IL)
Thanks you for your always upbeat and can-do attitude!
1 Jean (IL)
Cooperation in getting it right for the client.
Paul S. (Highland Park IL)
How quickly you transformed my home to "show-ready" and moved in Home Managers who are committed to caring for my home.
Roger Hernandez (IL)
Flexibility to experience different neighborhoods at a reasonable cost
1 Marion (IL)
Very professional and responsive. I especially like their home management of vacant homes. It was a delight to work with both Barb and Ahsley who went above and beyond in service.
Rod (Glencoe IL)
Thank you ALL your help in this (transaction), you have helped us absentee owners out tremendously.
1 Chris (IL)
You are energetic and efficient. You are fun to talk with and work with. The results are excellent. You keep your promises. You obviously want the agent to succeed which means success for everyone.
B. Streitwieser (IL)
You made our place look extremely attractive .
Selwyn M./ DSM Properties (Deerfield IL)
Creative staging led twice to quick sales.
Dominic D. (Ivanhoe IL)
Kind, friendly and very well organized.
John B. (Highland Park IL)
Pleasant and easy to work with the staff.
James F. (IL)
Very professional, very prompt, great results.
Ruth Ciaglia, ERA Countrywood (IL)
The home manager was extremely accommodating and kept the home very clean. I couldn't have been more satisified. The furniture was top shelf and made the home show much better. I would definitely recommend their services to other brokers!
Alla Kimbarovsky Realtor (Winnetka IL)
We had a $7.8 million listing that despite the excellent location, the house did not show well. After the transformation, people were so impressed that they were ready to buy the property with the furniture—that’s how well the design, color and style worked with the property. It not only cut the market time, but also kept the sales price high because it looked so expensive.
Michael Loyfman Builder (IL)
One of my largest properties on Lake Michigan was staged by Showhomes and I was very happy with the service. It gave the home a high-end designer’s look. It was truly a Showhome!
Michael Thomas Realtor (Evanston IL)
I have found Showhomes to be an invaluable tool to get houses sold. Within 2 months after they moved in, we quickly had offers on a house that had previously been on the market more than 18 months. We all know staging works, but Showhomes is a step above the rest.
Honore Frumentino Realtor (Northbrook IL)
Your house manager was a pleasure to work with. Thanks for all your help.
Thaddeus Allen Homeowner (Lake Bluff IL)
Not only have you exceeded my expectations but you have most certainly increased the value of my home. It was a real pleasure working with you and I will most certainly refer you to anyone who has a need for staging services. What makes your firm different is that you were timely and courteous; all I saw with your firm was cohesiveness and enthusiasm to get the job done with care, taking into account not only my wishes but what you as a professional thought would be best. The quality of the furniture exceeded my expectations. The follow up work that your firm has done has been tremendous.
Frank Guido Builder/Homeowner (Lake Bluff IL)
It is indeed rare when we encounter experiences with our partnerships that surprise us with results. In this case, Showhomes has truly added to our marketing success. After seeing Showhomes' commitment and the results, I am absolutely pleased. It was fantastic to see how this beautiful house came alive, and how they were able to highlight all of its features through great furniture and detailed staging. The home manager was a perfect fit. Anytime there was a showing advanced or on short notice, the home was meticulously prepared. Showhomes is definitely an asset to our marketing success, bringing real value.
Bill Castle, Realtor (Lake Forest IL)
This house looks better with the Home Manager in than when the house was empty, I wish all my homeowners did this with their vacants!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Support Staff
Operations Assistant
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Must be able to work as a team towards common goals
- Ability to multi-task and take initiative in solving problems
- Must be very organized and have proven ability to maintain detailed files
- Solid computer skills – word processing, digital photography, data entry
- Good people skills and diplomacy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills-
- Ability to manage and train Home Managers
Contact:
Barbara Bliss
bbliss@showhomes.com
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES
• Are you tired of dealing with Corporate America and want a more satisfying lifestyle? Interested in a business with multiple revenue streams and steady demand?
• Do you love watching HGTV and going to Real Estate open houses just for fun?
• Do you have a flair for home decorating and interior design?
• Click on the link below to learn more about turning your passion into a thriving career!
GET STARTEDFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is home staging?When a home is "staged", it's furnished and decorated in a way that's carefully designed to maximize the home's appeal to prospective buyers.
- What benefits does home staging offer to a Homeowner?A properly staged home has just the right quality and quantity of furnishings for a buyer to understand how rooms function and how spaces flow. Staging creates warmth, life, and positive emotion. Good staging avoids clutter or overly personalized decor that might be a turn-off to some. It maximizes the home's strengths while minimizing any shortcomings. Staging engages prospective buyers, increases their interest and perception of value. A prospective buyer becomes more likely to buy!
- Do you provide staging services for owner-occupied homes?Yes, we are a full service staging organization and can provide help for homes that are occupied either for sale or for those who just want to update the look of their property.
- What is a Home Manager?A Home Manager is an individual or family who assists Showhomes by living in a Showhome and caring for it while it's on the market. Showhomes painstakingly selects and trains each Home Manager in accordance with the system we've developed through three decades of experience.
- Why would I use a Home Manager to help sell my home?A Home Manager benefits the Homeowner by caring for the home and reducing the Homeowner's carrying costs. Some examples of carrying costs that a Home Manager would cover would be utilities, gas, water, and the ability to take advantage of the savings of our national insurance program. The Home Manager helps in the sales effort by readying the house for showings and through the added life and emotional appeal their belongings contribute. Homes staged with live-in Home Managers typically out-perform vacant homes by large margins.
- Is a Home Manager present during showings?No, Home Managers are not present during showings. Prospective buyers won't know that your home is even staged; it will simply look and feel like a homeowner lives in and loves the home. Everything is in its place and your home shows as well or better than it would if you still lived there.
- How is Showhomes different from others who offer staging services?Life sells homes. Buying a home is an emotional decision for most people and Showhomes is unique in the way it helps to sell homes. Using a live in Home Manager assures you that the entire home is staged to perfection and that it is always tuned up and in show-to-sell condition. Because of this, your home is far less vulnerable to low-ball offers than it would be if it were simply staged with furniture.
- Does Showhomes act as a Realtor?No. Showhomes provides staging services that make your home far more attractive to prospective buyers. Almost all Showhomes are listed by full-service Realtors. Showhomes does not represent buyers or sellers in the real estate transaction; that is the service your Realtor is trained and licensed to provide.
- Does Showhomes offer staging services without Home Managers?Yes. If you are interested in staging services without a Home Manager contact your local office. Pricing varies by location.
- Is smoking allowed in a Showhome?No. Our promise to homeowners is a smoke free home that appeals to the largest percentage of prospective buyers.
- What happens when a Showhome sells?As soon as you accept an offer, we begin the process of relocating our Home Manager. Unlike a tenant, our Home Managers are under contract to move on short notice and once we succeed in selling your home, we are often ready to begin staging another home. We return your home to you in as good or even better condition than when we received it and the new buyers get a fresh, clean home to move into.
- What are the benefits of being a Home Manager?Flexibility, low housing costs, short or long-term housing solution, no long term committment.
- Who provides the furnishings for a Showhome?A critical requirement of Home Managers is that they have an inventory of fine furniture and accessories that meets our quality standards that they move from house to house. Showhomes supplements furniture as needed for each home.
- How can I find out about becoming a Home Manager?Visit the Home Manager section of our website or click on "Locations" to talk to your local representative.
- How can I learn more about your services to Homeowners?Click on the locations page to contact your local representative for a free consultation.
- How do Showhomes services benefit a Realtor?Showhomes helps homeowners and their Realtors sell vacant homes faster and for higher prices. In today's market, staging a home with a live-in Home Manager can steeply reduce the amount of time the home sits on the market and bring in offers far above what a homeowner would get if the home remained vacant. For a Realtor, this means less hassle, faster sale, higher commission and a happier homeowner.
- Is there any cost to the Realtor?No. Showhomes is free to Realtors.
- How can I learn more about your services to Realtors?Click on the locations page to contact your local representative for a free consultation.
- How are home showings arranged?Realtors who use us often comment that Showhomes are the easiest to show; often they are easier to show than owner-occupied homes. All Showhomes are available to show by appointment. Simply call the local Showhomes contact and make the showing appointment and we'll ensure that the home is available to show.
- What markets does Showhomes serve?Showhomes is growing! To see what markets we serve, click on the Locations page.
- How can I learn more about Showhomes franchise opportunities?Showhomes is a fun and exciting business that helps others. If you have a love of real estate and people, click on the Franchise Opportunities page or visit showhomesfranchise.com for more information.
CONTACT A SHOWHOMES
FRANCHISE OWNER IN NORTH SHORE - BARRINGTON
We would be delighted to put our real estate savvy and the Showhomes proven business model to work for you. Whether you are a homeowner, realtor, developer or prospective home manager, we have the services and resources you need. The Showhomes team includes experts in marketing luxury properties, staging homes for maximum impact, placing and training home managers and helping homeowners get the most value.
Barbara Bliss
Franchise Owner
Phone: (847) 604-1992
Email: bbliss@showhomes.com
Wesley Ingold
General Manager
Phone: (847) 942-4704
Email: wingold@showhomes.com
Ashley Mazzetta
Operations Manager
Phone: (847) 247-9191
Email: atuttle@showhomes.com