I have had the privelege of being the President of the RESA Cherokee, GA Chapter. With this has come the opportunity to participate in different events. One in particular is the Holiday Show house, me and 4 other stagers worked on. It was a traditional 1.1 million dollar home with 5 bedrooms, 1 media room, keeping/breakfast, grand room, formal library and dining room.
Check out this link on the Chapter and pics from the house. Click here.
I am very proud of my colleagues that worked with me. We had real team players and professionalism in ethics and attitude.
Cathy Morrow - Room Reflections
Holly Sirois - Sold on Staging
Liz Bennett - Perfect Fit Interiors
Eddie Davenport - Transformed Rooms
Amy Powers - Accent Home Staging & Interiors
I also want to thank Karen Dembesky, our RESA State President, for coming by the home to tour and support her members.
home staging (hom stag’jing) n. 1. The process of preparing your property for sale by setting the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. 2. Proven way to increase the chances of your property selling in a timely manner.
5 Reasons why staging works (1) Professionally staged houses present better than competing houses for sale, including new houses and higher priced houses. (2) Staged properties accelerate the list to sold time in slow markets. (3) Staged properties can increase offers and selling prices in hot markets. (4) Buyers’ agents recognize that professionally staged listings are "move-in" ready and are inclined to show your house. (5) Photos of professionally staged listings look better in print and web media.
Don't Sell the Competition...Be the Competition.
(c) 2008 Accent Home Staging. Located in Woodstock, GA. Serving Metro Atlanta.
home staging (hom stag’jing) n. 1. The process of preparing your property for sale by setting the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. 2. Proven way to increase the chances of your property selling in a timely manner. <From Real Estate Staging Association>
5 Things to consider when hiring a stager (1) Watch out for Accredidation - any one can be accreditted if they pay the money, but that does not make for a great stager. (2) What is their strategy? Consultation. Vacancies. Occupied homes. Is it clear? (3) Are they a member of a network or association, for example RESA or ASHSR? (4) Are they committed to community projects? (5) Interview your stager. Verify their references, view their portfolio and understand their contract. Make sure your professional stager will meet your deadlines and expectations. Get it in writing! Make sure your project is outlined with fees, timelines, expectations, cancellation policies etc.
Your staging experience should be a positive one. Professional stagers are trained to see what you can’t see. Remember that staging is not about YOU or your personal taste. It is simply about merchandising your property to appeal to more buyers, increasing the chances of selling in a timely manner.
Don't Sell the Competition...Be the Competition.
(c) 2008 Accent Home Staging. Located in Woodstock, GA. Serving Metro Atlanta.
home staging (hom stag’jing) n. 1. The process of preparing your property for sale by setting the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. 2. Proven way to increase the chances of your property selling in a timely manner. <From Real Estate Staging Association>
5 "Insider" tips on getting a home ready for the market (1) Depersonalize - very important, safety, buyer identity, etc. (2) Declutter - A buyer does not want to see another person's mess... (3) Develop the senses - aroma, visual, sensual (4) Define spaces correctly (5) Detail - Add character without personalizing
Don't Sell the Competition...Be the Competition.
(c) 2008 Accent Home Staging. Located in Woodstock, GA. Serving Metro Atlanta.
My favorite time of year is knocking on the door. Fall! The crisp air, cool nights, trips to the mountains, apple pies and beautiful colors, a design palate worth noticing.
This year, fall will be extremely fun for me. I am in a play called Halloween Dreams, ironically directed by a fellow stager, Andrea Redd. It is at the Acworth, Theater on Main. The show will be playing October 3 - 26. It is a fun family show, a series of murders have occurred and Chestnut Hollow must find the killer before Halloween.
Also, I was just offered a role in The Reddoor Playhouse Improv Troupe in Roswell, GA. If you ever enjoyed, "Who's Line Is It Anyway", you enjoyed Improv. Our first performance is Sept. 27.
As the leaves begin to drop and your season's change, I encourage you to notice the beauty and fun around you. I would love for you to see one of the performances mentioned above.
On a professional note, if you need an experienced Home Stager, call Amy Powers today @ 678-978-1377.
In today's market your home needs to be a step above the competition. Open House special events will give you the competitive edge you need.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 27, 2008 – Accent Home Staging is proud to announce a valuable element in getting High-End Real Estate sold - Turn Key Events.
Turn Key Events are especially designed OPEN HOUSES for homes ranging from $500K to over $1 Million. Accent Home Staging is extending their quality Home Staging services for homes in higher price points and is partnering with Eclectage Events.
Turn Key Events are customized for each listing, along with Expert Staging for your occupied, vacant or model home, these events will assure a fast turn around on any Residential Real Estate Property. Eclectage Events will plan and execute your Turn Key Event or Open House.
Choose from these themes, a combination of themes or suggest a new idea for your Turn Key Event or Open House:
* Candles & Cake * Wine & Cheese * Elegant Ambiance * Opera or Instrumental Quartet Night * Gala Events for Fundraisers * Jazz, Art and Martini Night
We are Greater Atlanta's Professional Real Estate Staging and Interior Decor Firm. We are dedicated to your needs, your budget and your goals - whether you are a Homeowner, Home Builder or Real Estate Professional.
This is not a discussion about whether to faux or not to faux... Our opinions on that topic have appeared in many other blog posts, however after viewing these contest entries some of you might reconsider. Without further ado this is ...dah, dah, dot dah dah...
Announcing the results of the StagersLIST faux food contest and winner of $100 of StagersLIST faux food from our website. (That's a lot of faux...)
The photos down the side are thumbnails, if you'd like to see the full photos in the room settings for perspective, please visit www.StagersLISTContests.com and view the whole layout.
There were 16 entries ...as you can see they were all amazing and tastefully done for the settings they were used in. We loved collecting them all and only CHRIS knew who they belonged to and we didn't let her vote. (Actually it's been a long 6 weeks having her mouth taped shut so she's happy it's over too.)
Honorable mention goes to Lachelle Johnson, Amy Powers, Michelle Kaspari... and the others were close behind. We really did have a hard time voting, the entries were so well done. Thank you so much, all who participated! Thanks also to our charter partners for taking the time to vote.
Congratulations Mary, now it's time for you to go shopping at StagersLIST.com and pick out your $100 worth of free faux!
RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) was formed early in 2007 in order to support all professional Real Estate Stagers in North America regardless of their designations, backgrounds or training. RESA is a portal to the staging industry and is a source of education and business tools focusing on the needs of stagers.
MISSION STATEMENT: Cherokee County Chapter of RESA is to provide a stable networking environment for all members, a brainstorming of hot topics that effect our industry and a unified presence in Cherokee County as we submit ourselves as professionals to the REALTORS, Builders, Sellers and Investors through community projects and marketing.
Please RSVP by August 18, 2008. Call 678-978-1377 for location and more information.
Meeting Topics for 2008: August - Intro to RESA, Special Guest Laure' Gill - Reborn Rooms, TLC, HGTV - Local successful Stager to share her ideas. September - Accountant Advice, Special Guest Shannon Smith October - Meeting at FLOORCO of Woodstock, view Showroom and learn about current market trends. November - Cambridge Walk Subdivision, RESA Community Project (date may not be 3rd Thursday, TBD) December - Christmas Party (date may not be 3rd Thursday, TBD)
Last week, President Bush signed into law the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which includes a number of elements designed to "jump start" our sluggish housing market! The centerpiece of the law is a temporary, $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit for the purchase of any home. The tax credit can be used for homes purchased between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009, and is expected to provide a significant-and temporary-financial incentive for home buyers.
"The tax credit is the best stimulative measure," said one industry expert and added "It will increase housing demand, get home buyers back into the marketplace and fight falling home prices, which threaten the economy as a whole."
How does this help those of us that are not first-time home buyers? Well, I am glad you asked! This measure will pump new home buyers into the market, which will allow our current Sellers to become move up home buyers! From there, it will be a chain reaction that should put us on a path towards recovery!!
The National Association of Home Builders has launched a new website, www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com , which includes a set of comprehensive questions and answers about how the credit works and how consumers can put it to their advantage. Please click over and take a look and pass it along to anyone you know, who might be able to use this tax advantage to make their dreams of home ownership a reality.
While you're at it, with new buyer incentives, if you know of anyone selling their home, have them call Accent Home Staging at 678-978-1477 or visit www.accenthomestaging.biz for details. Serving Metro Atlanta! It would be a privilege to serve any of your referrals!
Amy Powers, Owner
Accent Home Staging
Don't Sell the Competition...BE the Competition.
(c) 2008 Accent Home Staging. Located in Woodstock, GA. Serving Metro Atlanta.
Taglines are very important. A tagline is a variant of a branding slogan typically used in marketing materials and advertising. The idea behind the concept is to create a memorable phrase that will sum up the tone and premise of a brand or product, or to reinforce the audience's memory of a product. The tagline for Accent Home Staging is:
Don't Sell the Competition...BE the Competition.
Recently, I was quizzed on what that actually means. So, here is my answer.
What is the competition? The competition is every home out there in the same price point of your listing, be it new or resell. It could be the 5 other homes in the same subdivsion or the 35 homes in a 5 miles radius. All of which are equally matched. For a builder, it is all the new homes in surrounding subdivisions.
What is "Don't Sell the Competition"? When a listing is not at its best, not "Market Ready", it allows other homes in the area to sell. It is basically helping the homes around it sell easier because of its condition. I was working with a Realtor on a listing, the Seller was not 100% convinced on staging. The Realtor then showed her a home for sell in her subdivison that was "Market Ready". She quickly realized that if she did not address the areas Accent Home Staging recommended, then that home was going to sell faster and for more money.
What is "BE the Competition"? When your listing has been "Certified Market Ready" by Accent Home Stagingit is the competition. There will be very few homes that will match the quality of a well staged home. Recently, Accent Home Staging staged a home in a subdivision that had several other homes for sale. It took about 8 hours to get the home "Certified Market Ready". The home had 4 offers in less than 30 days. It was the competition!
Accent Home Staging will help you sell your listings, vacant or occupied. We are equally qualified in Model Home staging as well. Please call Accent Home Staging so we can help your listings...
BE the Competition.
(c) 2008 Accent Home Staging. Located in Woodstock, GA. Serving Metro Atlanta.
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