home staging: Flexibility is essential to Home Staging - 08/05/09 09:19 PM
As I teach Home Staging classes, I always get tons of questions from aspiring home stagers, looking for a fail-proof formula to success.
I probably disappoint them by telling them that there is no such thing, but I give them suggestions and ideas and tell them what works (and what doesn't!) … (4 comments)
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home staging: Realtors & Home Staging - what's the problem? - 06/27/09 01:28 PM
Today's blog is about a topic that has been bothering me for several months now and I would like some help in finding the answer.
Even if the recession has hit Montreal less than some other areas in North America, the last several months were tough on realtors and home sellers, … (15 comments)
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home staging: Staged Home sells the same day! - 06/07/09 04:57 PM
Good day to you all!
I wanted to share this recent story with you - a Staged house sells in 3 hours! Of course it's exceptional but it does happen inspite of a slower real estate market.
I was recently asked to help a client to prepare her home for sale. … (7 comments)
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home staging: A practice session Home staging - 03/08/09 09:15 PM
As part of my Home Staging training program, I organize practice session at a client's home. As each home is different, each staging project is different as well. We have staged vacant homes as well as performed a minor miracle on a lived-in home and all that in about 4 hours!
I … (7 comments)
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home staging: Will 2009 be good to Home Stagers? - 02/12/09 06:27 PM
Everyone wants to know. I get that question in all my training sessions and I understand why. The state of the economy being what it is, real estate is in crisis...How bad is it really?
Here are the most recent stats and predictions from the Montreal Real Estate Board:
In January … (6 comments)
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home staging: Staging a vacant property = higher offer! - 12/13/08 08:11 PM
I just had to share this one with all of you, as this real life case is proof on what Staging a vacant property can do!
I had a client who was not able to sell his condo for several months, as in spite of the fact that it's quite nice, … (1 comments)
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home staging: Home Stager Training programs galore! - 10/12/08 05:51 PM
Hello,
I know, I have been delinquent lately, too busy with everyday running of a Home Staging business (and travelling to France to teach - poor me LOL).
But there is a topic that has been on my mind for a while now and that is the training programs available out … (3 comments)
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home staging: Home Staging Montreal is developping the market in France! - 08/03/08 05:26 PM
Home Staging has arrived in France - through the media, of course! As France is experiencing a severe real estate crisis, the Home Staging seems an obvious service to help sellers and realtors.
Great Britain has been at the forefront of the Home Staging for a while, but the rest of Europe is … (5 comments)
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home staging: So, you think you don't need to stage your house? - 04/27/08 10:52 AM
You have decided to sell your property. You love the home decorating shows on TV. You have good taste and you house is well decorated. You are ready to put the property on the market. But, are you really?
I often hear this kind of thinking from certain home sellers, especially women. … (0 comments)
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home staging: A video interview with me on Home Staging on YouTube (in French) - 02/16/08 09:57 PM
A really quick blog post tonight, I am quite tired and need to be in shape tomorrow, as I am giving a 45 minute conference on Home Staging at a very big «Country homes and cottages» exhibition in Montreal.
About a year ago I approached the Founder and President of the biggest … (2 comments)
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home staging: Home Stagers and realtors unite! - 02/01/08 09:02 PM
I have been away from Activerain for a while, but I have had a very busy month of January.
I am working hard on my website, which is my main marketing tool, always expanding it and making it better for my visitors. One client recently hired me after a 10 minute conversation … (7 comments)
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home staging: Reflexions on the New Year 2008 - 01/04/08 03:20 PM
I would like to wish a Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone. Let it bring you joy and success in whatever areas are important to you!
As for me, I am looking forward to a better year than the one that just passed. I've had some good times and some bad … (1 comments)
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home staging: Home Staging and more (renos, realtors and a friendly ear) - 11/29/07 11:46 PM
I was recently called in to a client who needs to sell his home quickly. He has tried to sell it on his own, then with an agent and didn't get any offers in a year. He realized he had a serious problem, as visitors (especially women) would walk in and walk … (3 comments)
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home staging: Home staging starts with top quality pictures (Part 1) - 11/15/07 07:28 PM
Home Staging starts with good quality real estate portfolio.
Since the Internet became readily available in North America, more and more home buyers use the Web to shop for properties and select the ones they want to visit. The latest statistics indicate that over 85% of the potential buyers for YOUR home … (0 comments)
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home staging: Realtors meeting - Home Staging presentation - did I succeed? - 10/30/07 10:52 PM
I went to my first realtors office meeting this morning to introduce myself and my Home Staging services and it was quite an enlightening experience! I get almost all of my business through my website, from home sellers directly or the agents who are looking for a Home Stager.
The office manager … (12 comments)
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home staging: Home Staging is worth over $80,000 to a client! - 08/28/07 11:54 AM
I have recently helped a client prepare his house for sale. Before the renovations and staging, the realtors told him that he would be lucky to get $350,000 for it. Not only did he implement all of my recommendations, he actually did more - he built a room in the basement … (8 comments)
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home staging: Call to follow up (or not) and what to say? - 08/24/07 02:06 PM
I know I 'll get a lot of help on this one, as, I am sure, it happens to every Home Stager....Someone contacts you for information. You take several minutes of your time to answer all their questions and explain how Home Staging works and how he/she will benefit from it. … (6 comments)
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home staging: What can I guarantee my clients as a Home Stager? - 08/03/07 04:11 PM
I have been thinking about this for a while. Everbody loves to have a guarantee on product or service they purchase, as it makes them feel safe. So, as a Home Stager, are there any guarantees I can offer my clients?
Maybe it's easier to start by determining the things which I … (10 comments)
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home staging: Home Staging - outside counts too! - 06/29/07 06:10 PM
I just completed home staging project of an empty property. The owner purchased this property, a duplex, in order to renovate it and flip it. The renovation work took 4 months, finally the 2 units are ready to be put on the market. The condos are beautiful and brand new wood decks … (1 comments)
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home staging: My V-Flyer is ready! - 05/27/07 07:32 PM
HOME STAGING MONTREALAre you looking to sell your house quickly and for most money? Home Staging Montreal is a professional home staging (house fluffing) and interior redesign firm, serving Montreal area. Home Staging will insure that your visitors first impressions are the best impressions by using simple and efficient techniques to … (0 comments)
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