house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: 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)

house fluffing: AR responsible for a new friendship and a Home Staging buddy! - 02/22/07 09:18 AM
Good morning to all,
I am just bursting to share with you some great news - how AR has led me to a new Home Staging buddy and a beginning of friendship.  I was sort of feeling lonely by myself, with tons of ideas and things to get done, but also some … (6 comments)

house fluffing: Am I allowed to brag (just a bit)? - 02/06/07 01:50 PM
I am very excited as I succeeded in stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something new.
I noticed that a real estate website (http://www.bytheowner.com/) did not have an English language columnist to write about Home Staging.  I wanted to do it but I was scared - (What if I am not … (11 comments)

house fluffing: Building a team os associates for Home Staging - and which ones? - 01/15/07 07:56 PM
I have been thinking that having a group of people with complementary skills and who I can call upon for help in different situations will boost my confidence, will make me appear more professional (and bigger) and will provide better service to my Home Staging clients. All the things I want...Plus, as Debra from … (8 comments)

 
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Sveta Melchuk (www.home-staging-montreal.com)

Montreal, QC

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