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How a Staging Consultation Works
06/25/2010
I just thought I’d run through what a typical consultation would be like so you can get an idea of what to expect. It’s quite simple:
How to Choose a Home Stager
06/23/2010
Choosing a home stager isn’t all that hard. Here are a few tips to make sure you’ve got the right person for the job.
Home Staging Do’s
05/28/2010
Home staging is an effective marketing tool to sell your home fast. Selling your home “as is” no longer works in today’s housing market. Here are some home staging tips that will get you proven results.
The Top 5 Home Staging Don’ts
05/22/2010
Follow these simple reminders of home staging don’ts so your house won’t be left sitting on the market while others are selling fast.
Myths about Home Staging
05/19/2010
Home staging is fairly new to a lot of people who are selling their homes and owners may not realize that virtually anyone can benefit from it. Here are some myths about home staging that may clear things up a little bit!
Home Staging vs. Interior Decorating
05/14/2010
Friends and family members may have told you that you have a “great sense of style” or are a “natural” at decorating so you see no need for a home stager.
Where to Use Colour
04/30/2010
So you want to add colour to your home but also want to keep it buyer friendly...what to do? It’s easy!
Choosing the Right Colour
04/27/2010
Staging your own home can sound overwhelming at first, but the most basic element to understanding home staging is understanding colour. People respond emotionally to colour.
Is Neutral a Colour?!
04/20/2010
Neutral...the word is used so much in home decor that it could be a mantra. Some get tired of hearing it, but there’s a reason behind it. Research actually shows that people make a subconscious judgment about other people, their surroundings or even products in the first 90 seconds
Curb” Their Enthusiasm with Colour
04/08/2010
April is here (and here come the showers!) so it’s time to start thinking about kicking your curb appeal up a notch. There are a lot of things you can do outside with colour that will make your home more attractive. -First, evaluate the paint job outdoors. Take a step back and see if there are any places that need some attention. Your exterior might require some help if you have an outdated colour choice like a mint green or a powder blue front door.
Mi Casa es Su Casa (My house is your house!)
03/22/2010
It’s interesting that even though the living room is often the first room that buyers see (besides the entryway), most people find it hard to do the staging necessary to make this room appealing to others. Homeowners usually leave this room too personal when showing and it hurts the sale of the house. Follow these simple tips to make this room appeal to your target buyer!
Bathroom: Blah to Beautiful
03/12/2010
As one of your main selling rooms in a home, bathrooms can be a bit tricky. Some people will neglect updating this room after all other rooms are done, while some homeowners tackle them first. Is your bathroom neglected? You don’t need to do a complete renovation to get an updated look.
Kitchen fit for a Queen
03/05/2010
In staging I find most people don’t exactly know what to do with their kitchens. It’s that area of your home that feels too lived in to look at from a buyer’s perspective.
Get Gorgeous
02/02/2010
Wintertime means unattractive dead plants and snow covered lawns. You may think all homes look the same at this time but look closer at your home and see what can be done.
Selling during the holidays
12/09/2009
Any holiday season is normally busy and hectic, and deciding to sell your home during these times can potentially add more stress. Making sure your house is effectively staged will help it stand above the competition.
Home Staging: Do it Yourself or Hire a Professional
10/11/2009
Home staging is an extremely important part of preparing your home for sale. You want to get the most equity out of your biggest investment; and also reduce the amount of time where your lifestyle is disrupted while the house is on the market. So, do you stage your home yourself or hire a professional stager to do it for you?
