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HOME STAGING WITH STAGERIGHT HOME STAGING IN BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN - 11/08/2009 08:39 PM

Maybe it's time for a little TLC regarding staging your property for market. Is every room and…

Newly Staged in Jacksonville's Marsh Landing - 11/05/2009 01:08 PM

Jared Biby of Showhomes Jacksonville emailed me these photos of a stunning home they just staged…

On the market 503 Days before Staging, Sold in 32 Days in Elmhurst, IL - 11/04/2009 03:10 PM

Laura Johnson of Showhomes Naperville in the Western Suburbs of Chicago emailed me today about a…

Newly Staged in South Tampa - 11/04/2009 08:06 AM

On a field visit to Tampa where Showhomes has three locations, I was able to view this $1 million…

HOME STAGING WITH STAGERIGHT HOME STAGING IN BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN - 11/03/2009 08:06 PM

What to do with vacant properties! Have ever really watched a potential home purchaser "look" at a…

You Passed Curb Appeal, Now what? - 11/03/2009 06:56 PM

You Passed Curb Appeal, Now what? A Series of Inexpensive Ways to Maximize Your Selling Price…

Scam Artists Prey on Owners of Vacant Homes For Sale in Down Market - 11/03/2009 07:28 AM

Home Staging Company Employs Live In Caretakers to Protect Homeowners and Sell Homes As…

Local Team forms to help Senior Citizens in Oakhurst area - 11/02/2009 10:51 AM

This group of local business professionals has teamed up to bring information to senior citizens,…

10 Ways to Prep Your House for Sale - 11/01/2009 11:56 PM

HGTV's Front Doors 10 Ways to Prep Your House for Sale list. These are all very easy and affordable…

Home Staging Acronym - 11/01/2009 10:35 PM

H elping home sellers achieve their goal. O ffers will come faster. M arketing strategy. E…

HOME STAGING WITH STAGERIGHT HOME STAGING IN BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN - 11/01/2009 02:16 PM

Home staging is part of the natural process of putting your home in market ready condition. On some…

HOME STAGING WITH STAGERIGHT HOME STAGING IN BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN - 10/31/2009 03:55 PM

When I suggested we paint a bright, royal blue master bedroom a neutral color the client said "I am…

Have You Cast Your Vote Yet? - 10/31/2009 08:22 AM

Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is now accepting nominations (deadline for submission…

A Challenging Space to Stage and Sell! - 10/30/2009 06:56 AM

Every now and then we get asked at Showhomes to stage a home outside our comfort level. Anyone with…

Home Staging Success Story in Fox Valley, Chicago - 10/30/2009 06:10 AM

Mike Callahan, owner of Showhomes Fox Valley in the western suburbs of Chicago, emailed me his…

Where is the Wow Factor? - 10/29/2009 12:43 PM

This beautiful Loves Park home is only three years new with all the upgrades. The homeowners did…

Updating needed and achieved - 10/29/2009 10:53 AM

When these property owners contacted my company, and I saw this kitchen, my first response was…

Banks turn to home staging to sell homes - 10/29/2009 06:47 AM

The Jacksonville Business Journal ran an article on Showhomes today and how we are doing more and…

This isn't what I meant by going green - 10/28/2009 08:39 PM

At Showhomes, we stage all types of homes. Some are amazing, beautiful homes that look stunning…

The tale of a Short Sale - Sold by a Realtor who believes in Staging - 10/28/2009 06:45 PM

The tale of a Short Sale - Sold by a Realtor who believes in Staging Series… So this is the…

Home Stager Makes Cents in Gilbert, AZ - 10/28/2009 01:08 PM

Home Stager Makes Cents and Dollars too, in Gilbert, AZ. According…

My Blog Is Enhancing All Of My Relationships - 10/27/2009 07:08 PM

In a recent post Bob Stewart asked the question: How are you using your blog to enhance your…

Another Resale Home Transformed by Home Staging - 10/27/2009 07:23 AM

Still not convinced that you need to stage your home to prepare it for sale? Think staging only…

2 Stagings – 2 Homes PENDING in under 1 Week..Staging Does it AGAIN! - 10/26/2009 02:00 PM

I had the opportunity to stage 2 homes in 2 days… and have both of them go PENDING in under a…

A Great Tool to Help Your Client Visualize Paint Colors - 10/24/2009 04:20 PM

Have you seen this? It may not be new to you, but it was definitely new to me, so it must be new…

Staging on a Budget - 10/24/2009 03:40 PM

I finally read some REALTOR magazines from this past year, and there were some good articles in the…

Spice Up Your Sofa - 10/24/2009 11:26 AM

Join Sheila O'Mara, of Staged SO Right, and Ginny Whitt, of Whitt's End Home and Garden, for a..

Home Staging Adds VaVoom for your Room! - 10/24/2009 08:11 AM

Do you believe that home staging only applies to high end or custom homes? Regardless of sales…

The Holidays are coming! Are you staging for the season? - 10/23/2009 01:19 PM

The Holidays are coming! The Holidays are coming! Are you in panic mode? Last year about this time,…

The Mendham Marvel - 10/20/2009 01:50 PM

Perched on the side of the Roxiticus Valley, with splendid views, rises this massive 8, 100 sq. ft…

Does Curb Appeal Matter? - 10/19/2009 01:04 PM

In any market price is always the top priority, if it's priced right it will sell! Can curb appeal…

Showcasing Your Rockford Home for Sale - 10/19/2009 12:09 PM

Simply Staged was hired to stage this vacant Rockford home. As a professional, full-service staging…

Who Moved My furniture?! . . . changing lives one room at a time - 10/18/2009 05:44 PM

This book is soon to be released to the public (Fall 2009). It has inspiring, humorous and idea…

RESA, Shell Brodnax & The Stevie Awards - 10/18/2009 07:08 AM

The Stevie 2009 Finalist It brings me great pleasure to share with everyone that our very…

Home Staging a 100 Year Old House - and a Nod to the Present - 10/17/2009 07:01 PM

Most would like to think that most homes in Hollywood have a "history" of some sort of a famous…

Simply Staged Rockford Home - 10/16/2009 07:24 AM

Simply Staged Inc. had the pleasure of working on this occupied home located in Rockford, IL. We…

Great Before and After - Sold in 39 Days - 10/16/2009 06:17 AM

This Minneapolis home sold in 39 days after staging by Showhomes. This beautiful home had been on…

WHAT'S MORE FUN THAN A WHEELBARROW FULL OF MONKEYS? HOME STAGING! - 10/15/2009 10:53 PM

WHAT'S MORE FUN THAN A WHEELBARROW OF MONKEYS? Home Staging is! HOME STAGING IS FUN…

What You See is What You Get! - 10/15/2009 03:16 PM

This phrase is usually referring to the internet web posting acronymn, WYSIWYG; however what a…

$720k Minnepolis Home Sold in 7 Days - 10/15/2009 01:24 PM

We're on a roll at Showhomes! Showhomes' Cindy Montgomery, possibly one of the best home stagers…

Home Sales Success in Tampa - 10/15/2009 12:24 PM

Linda Saavedra, owner of Showhomes Tampa, emailed me with some pics and an amazing story about her…

Home Staging Helps Clients & Agents - 10/15/2009 06:15 AM

Whenever we invite guests into our homes, we spend some time tidying and cleaning up. At our…

Buyers Feeling at Home - 10/14/2009 02:27 PM

When the time has come for a homeowner to part with their home and you're listing the home, you…

Newly Staged in Calabasas (LA) - 10/14/2009 07:42 AM

Craig Brown of Showhomes LA emailed me these pics of a home they staged yesterday in Calabasas in…

Newly Staged in Park City, UT - 10/13/2009 03:07 PM

Just in time for Ski season! Showhomes Park City just staged this $2million dollar new…

Newly Staged in Laguna Beach, CA - 10/13/2009 06:46 AM

Wow, what a view! Showhomes Orange County's Jill Cosby staged this spectacular home this week and…

Home Staging Checklist - 10/11/2009 07:17 PM

Easy money making tips to make your home more stylish and welcoming. Packed with techniques on…

Sun City Del Webb-Lincoln Hills Treasure : 214 Mariemont Court, Lincoln CA 95648 - 10/10/2009 09:02 PM

Don't miss the sunsets! 214 Mariemont Court, Lincoln, CA 95648 View Map..

Small changes in the bedroom can make a big improvement.... - 10/09/2009 06:21 PM

As stagers a big part of our job is frequently working with what a homeowner has to keep the…

Wow - Home Staging Sold this Home in 2 Weeks After 3 Years on Market - 10/08/2009 07:32 AM

Townhouses and condos are hard to sell in tough markets. Unlike single family homes, townhouses and…

Stunning Dining Room Before and After - 10/06/2009 01:30 PM

This Minneapolis dining room staged by Showhomes' Cindy Montgomery is getting RAVE reviews. This is…

Newly Staged in LA - 10/06/2009 06:55 AM

Showhomes' Beth George emailed over these pics of a home they staged last week. As usual, they did…

Geckos are everywhere!!! - 10/05/2009 09:17 PM

I am down in Florida on vacation this week. I haven't been in a truly tropical locale since we…

Twilight truths - 10/04/2009 09:48 PM

Fall officially arrived last Tuesday. There are several signs that the season is here, but having a…

First Time Home Buyers - 10/04/2009 07:08 AM

First-time home buyers are flooding the housing market, pressed to seal the deal before the federal…

5 Major Tips to Keep Your Decor Hot! - 10/03/2009 06:19 PM

1. Don't go cheap. Higher Cost of Materials Per Square Foot: High end hotels are doing it and so…

Some Durham, Ontario Realtors still having trouble selling the concept of Home staging to their clients! - 10/02/2009 05:41 PM

As a Certified Home Staging Professional located in Whitby, Ontario I know all too well the…

Bills, Pills & Gold Records: Identity & safety concerns when selling. - 10/02/2009 10:04 AM

I've had the "deer in the headlights" look from clients so many times when I explain to them the…

Home Staging Radio with Alice T Chan - 09/29/2009 04:55 PM

Showhomes' Thomas Scott Guest Speaker on Home Staging Radio with Alice T Chan 'Join us as…

Home Staging gets it SOLD in 48 days, when avg D.O.M. is 146 - take THAT nay-sayers of Staging! - 09/28/2009 07:28 PM

Remember this house Appropriately dubbed the "House of Doors", doors, and more doors! Yes,…

Couple Helps Distressed Homeowners - 09/28/2009 06:06 PM

Carla and Jonathan Cheifetz recently opened a Showhomes franchise in Princeton, NJ after both lost…

2828 Eagles Peak Lane, Lincoln, Ca. :: Sun City Beauty! - 09/27/2009 01:32 PM

Peaceful and serene home for you! 2828 Eagles Peak Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648…

True or False | Home Staging reduces time on market - 09/26/2009 09:53 PM

In the prestigious Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA it’s a fact that a home has not…

Newly Staged in Elmhurst - 09/26/2009 07:53 PM

On a trip to Chicago to visit our four Showhomes offices last week, I toured this beautiful $890k…

What about Virtual Staging? - 09/26/2009 03:46 PM

There are virtual assistants, paperless transactions and now virtual staging. What is virtual…

Gorgeous on Glenmary - 09/25/2009 09:40 PM

I want to post this listing now that it is listed with a wonderful Realtor, Marion Gibson. I did a…

Stage that kitchen, please! - 09/24/2009 08:43 AM

The most important room in a home to stage is the kitchen The Kitchen is the central hub for the…

She's SOLD! Offer in 7 days! CHARM Home Staging ~ Colorado - 09/23/2009 10:23 PM

We were contacted by a prep team to stage a soon-to-be vacant property in Erie, CO. The homeowner…

What is Annoying to You in Staged Homes? - 09/23/2009 09:10 PM

I just read an article about staging homes -A sign of how widespread homestaging has become…

Lived In Look - Live In Home Stagers Catch on in Miami, FL - 09/23/2009 04:45 PM

Great story on using lived in home stagers from South Florida: When attorney Alan Shuminer…

Two Homes, Two Different Price Points with the same results - SOLD - 09/22/2009 09:11 PM

I recently posted a blog Professional Home Staging is NOT Just for the Luxury Home Market where I…

Home Staging Sells Two Homes Built By Students - 09/22/2009 03:19 PM

Congratulations to Showhomes Madison in Madison, WI! I don't know about your high school kids,…

Press Release: Boston Globe Magazine Quotes DaVinci Designer Gallery and Posts YouTube Video on Home Staging Necessity - 09/22/2009 10:27 AM

Maureen Reddy, owner of DaVinci Designer Gallery, is fervent about getting the message of &ldquo…

STAGE THEM ALL Big or Small! - 09/22/2009 10:10 AM

Stage them all Big or Small! Realizing my last blog was about the commode, gasp, let me get this…

The Well Dressed Bed - 09/21/2009 09:06 AM

Ever wonder how they make those beds in model homes? A beautifully made bed, whether for…

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