Design2Sell - We Stage Atlanta: Budget Kitchen Make Overs - 08/27/09 12:24 AM
Here are some Creative Budget Kitchen makeover ideas which help to freshen up, lighten up, and create some featured areas:


A bookcase can serve as creative storage solution Using a butcher-block table that serves as a central island. Use Open shelving to create add storage Remove upper cabinet doors to give a sense of openness and accentuate color Painting just 3-4 cabinets on a short run can create the illusion of a built-in hutch. Update Hardware: Think about is as kitchen jewelry. Paint Backsplash Tile orpaint only  
If missing Art is an issue, we have used existing Kitchen … (6 comments)

Atlanta Home Staging: Mirror, Mirror on the wall...Budget Bathroom makeovers - 08/25/09 12:00 AM
Updated Bathrooms Pay When You Sell Your Home. Eut even when the budget is limited, some updates can make a difference.
Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs and showers. A fresh coat of paint for the walls and cabinets In some cases new fixtures, or regalzing existing tiles Make bathrooms sparkle. Enhance your bathroom with flowers, guest towels, and your best mats and shower curtains.  
 

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Staging: Before and after Project - 08/21/09 10:03 AM
Hope you enjoy this recent Project.
The client was moving out of state and could leave some furniture behind which will be used by a relative after the property sells or is leased. Monthly rental budget for furniture and accessories: $ 250 Scope: Furnish & accessorize great room & master bedroom.Accessorize 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, office, hallway, breakfast area
 
Customer needed to take all furniture, also the wall mounted TV
BEFORE

We added fake TV, small sofa & chair and angled it to fill out space on a budget.Positioning furniture on an ankle is a great solution
AFTER
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The Topping on the Cake for Real Estate - 08/19/09 11:17 PM
Buyers in today's market expect more. With lot's of option's out there it is all about the little extra.

The Recipe: Move-in-Ready with a little Wow factor.How much work is enough? Here are my top suggestions for sellers:
1. Paint: Walls/trim throughout should be in great condition
2. Gardening/Curb Appeal: At a minimum: Clean, cut and well maintained. Buyer's won't even leave the car if they do not like what they see
3. Flooring: Mint condition
4. Time to tackle all Handyman tasks, no deferred maintenance
5. cleaning; Do not cut corners here Each dollar a seller spends on these … (4 comments)

We are in the Marketing Business: Helping others to Move on - 08/19/09 09:33 AM
This young couples goal was to move on and buy their Dream House. They had to sell their Townhouse in Smyrna. The called, we staged, they had a contract and sold in less then 2 month. A nice add on :-) I could refer this client to a realtor, who sold this one and will close on their new home this week.
My client referred me and is planning to work with me on their new Home close to Lake Alatoona :-)
Referrals are key to grow your business...
 









 
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Why Staging? Reduce Time on Market by up to 50% - 08/19/09 08:39 AM
Homebuyers decided if they like a property in the first 8 to 10 seconds. Without furnishings, many houses lack interest and buyers have difficulty imagining how the space would look furnished, not to mention picturing themselves living there.
Home builders have used this strategy for years, connecting potential buyers emotionally to model homes that have been beautifully furnished and accessorized.
CORT Furniture released data of 7.800 staged homes in April of this year. The study confirmed that staged homes in general cut down the time on market by half.
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