Abby's Blog

When meeting home owners for occupied home consultations for the first time, I'm always anxious to find out to what extent they are willing to take my recommendations to stage their home.On a recent occasion, I had the opportunity to meet this REA for the first time at the house I was going to be...

Active Rain has been an almost daily part of my life since March '07.  I launched my Home Staging business in the Atlanta area, ALR Home Staging and Showcasing LLC, in February '07 with little network, not knowing many local people...nervy, I know.  It was suggested that I check out AR and partic...

Staging a home, whether it's occupied or vacant, is a very smart move for the home seller.  In general, the reasoning is that a home stager will utilize and create functional spaces that allow prospective buyers to see how the house can be used.  A home stager will ensure that the decor {both fur...

I had the pleasure of meeting Laura Jones of Accent Home Staging based out of Woodstock, GA today at the very first ASHSR Metro Atlanta Chapter Meeting.  {Ironically, we live in the same town and never met before!}  She is a partner with Amy Powers, who is also an AR member and an SIF member.Plea...

For anyone that knows me, I am NOT a cheerleader, especially for myself.  I actually am my own worst critic.  Funny thing, though, I was watching the MTV show 'Made' with my kids yesterday morning.  It was about a HS Junior girl who wanted to run for Junior Prom Queen.   She was this girl that wa...

 This past week I spent time visiting my family and friends in good ole Staten Island, NY.  I did the 14.5 hour road trip with my two kids the day after Christmas and returned two days ago.  Everytime I go 'home' I see my old stomping grounds very differently because the changes that happen are m...