What housing styles are typical of Somerville?

Somerville is densely populated and has many multi-family homes (primarily older triple deckers), as well as a mix of condos and apartments, some of which are more newly renovated and others that are more dated. Single family homes are also available but are less common. One of the most unique aspects of Somerville housing is that many older condos and multi-family homes are full of character, with lovely features like warm wood flooring, large bay windows, stained glass, high ceilings and built-in cabinets.

Who is looking to buy in Somerville?

Somerville has a highly competitive housing market where homes often receive multiple offers. Somerville contains a high number of young professionals looking to buy their first homes. These buyers often range from their early to mid 20s to the mid 40s. There are also many young families in the mix as well!

What does effective staging look like in Somerville?

Given the high volume of smaller, multi-family housing - there is a good opportunity for staging to highlight the potential of smaller spaces as well as the character found in so many older condos and apartments. Given the buyer demographic, effective staging in Somerville should provide an updated, modern aesthetic without being too bland. I think an eclectic mix of stunning art pieces can really vibe well with the Somerville aesthetic and wow buyers at the same time.

At Baan Home, we specialize in sourcing and custom manufacturing large-format art pieces. These art pieces can range from neutral to incredibly colorful, and they represent a mix of styles from traditional to modern. In one of our stages, you are just as likely to find a painting by Paul Klee or Wassily Kandinsky as you are to Claude Monet. Our artwork really sets apart our staging and always transforms a room into something truly exciting that makes buyers pause. This often translates into a sale at the highest price and the best terms – which we have seen in multiple projectsso far.