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hiring a home stager: You want me to do what? - 08/20/10 11:48 AM
Recently, we were referred to a really nice architect in the Boston area who was completing a rehab project.  He wanted to stage the units before they began marketing them so they would really shine.  We went through our usual process of getting a quote, visting the site, discussing the demographics of the likely buyer, and narrowing down the budget and installation dates.  We then began the process of selecting furniture and accessories to create a final quote and really get the process started.
What we did not know was that our client was secretly shopping us against a "budget" rental … (5 comments)

hiring a home stager: 343 Commercial Street, Boston MA - STAGED!!!! - 08/13/10 12:31 PM
We just staged this listing on the Waterfront.  It is being offered through Antonia Monarski at Sotheby's.
     
                       Living Room                                            Living Room into Kitchen
 
    
                Living Room                                                   Kitchen
 
    
                    Kitchen                                                            Guest Bath
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hiring a home stager: If I build it Better, They will Come - 07/19/10 09:26 AM
I cannot remember if it was the end of last year or the beginning of this year that I came face to face with photos of one of my competitor's staging projects.  Up until that moment, I was totally confident in all the work I produced.  After all, my clients were always thrilled and the homes always sold quickly.  But in that moment, when I saw that my competitor had taken some risks and made some bold choices, I decided that I could do better.

So when it came to establishing some goals for myself for the new year, I … (17 comments)

hiring a home stager: Sloppy Pictures are one of my Biggest Pet Peeves - 07/15/10 11:46 AM
Nothing frustrates me more than agents that don't understand the importance of quality photos for their listings.  I almost find it entertaining that these agents will demand staging but then when I see the listing online all of the drama is then missing.  So here is my best attempt at converting all of you sloppy picture takers into either budding photographers or agents that hire aprofessional photographer.
First and foremost it is the pictures that drives your showings.  Statistics show that more than 80% of buyers find their new home online.  If they are not drawn to your listing through the … (7 comments)

hiring a home stager: Why We Offer a Service for the DIYer - 07/14/10 11:52 AM
I wish that I could say that all of my clients hire me to stage their homes top to bottom.  The truth is that some homeowners simply do not have the budget to hire me to work my magic in their homes.  We have also found that in certain markets where staging is not the norm homeowners are reluctant to stage their homes when their neighbors, colleagues, and friends are listing their homes without it.  And with so many people watching HGTV the number of people who want to "dabble" in interior design and staging seems to be increasing. 
So we … (3 comments)

hiring a home stager: 216 West Springfield, Boston MA - STAGED!! - 07/12/10 11:17 AM
We recently staged this model home at 216 West Springfield Street in the South End of Boston.  The condo has such thoughtful details - it really is a gorgeous unit.
 
 
              MASTER BEDROOM                                                             LIVING ROOM
 
 
         
                        LIVING ROOM                                                                              DINING ROOM
 

                              MEDIA ROOM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Julie Chrissis - Professional Home Stager

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