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home staging oakville: The Stagers - Weighing In On HGTV's Newest Show - 07/01/08 10:07 PM
Some of the existing shows on T.V. that portray home staging are more for entertainment value and do not really represent what we, as home stagers actually do.
I've been anxious to see HGTV's new addition to their lineup - The Stagers, especially since it's filmed in Canada.  Dekora of Vancouver is the staging company that takes it to the screen.  Matthew, principal Stager on this first job was a treasure - very entertaining and most likeable.  Tracey, the senior Stager has to reel Matthew in at times, she is the more practical of the two.  
Some of the other TV shows about home staging are overdone in how … (28 comments)

home staging oakville: Prepaid Legal Services - How It Can Benefit Home Stagers. Join Our Next Meeting: Halton & Hamilton-Wentworth Real Estate Staging Association - 03/02/08 05:59 PM
The next meeting of the Halton & Hamilton-Wentworth RESA local chapter will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. so save the date!  This is an opportunity for you to meet and network with fellow stagers in the community.
The topic for this meeting is Prepaid Legal Services and How it Can Benefit the Home Stager.  Our guest speakers will be Lyse and Tom McDonough of PrePaid Legal Services.  It should be an informative evening.  I hope you will be able to attend.
Please R.S.V.P. to me by March 10th.  I'm looking forward to seeing all of you!
Charlene Storozuk - President, … (0 comments)

home staging oakville: What's In Your Drawers? - 02/28/08 07:22 PM
I thought the title might grab your attention.  What I'm actually talking about is how your storage space is organized.  This is very important when you are selling your home.  Your closets, cupboards, kitchen drawers and appliances are not off-limits to prospective buyers.  They will take a look inside, so make sure that they are neat and organized and that all of your appliances are throughly cleaned.   
Buyers are not doing this to snoop, they are looking inside those closets etc. because they want to know how much storage area there is in your home.  After all, storage space is a sought after commodity by house hunters.  If you … (8 comments)

home staging oakville: The Home Stager and Home Owner Relationship. It's a Matter of Mutual Trust and Respect. - 02/22/08 01:03 PM
Home staging is a service-oriented business, but it goes way beyond that.  There is a mutual bond of trust and respect that must exist. 
Comfort Zone 
A home stager is being given the trust of a homeowner to enter their home and turn it into a more appealing, sell-able property.  It goes beyond just giving them the lock box combination to gain entry.  A homeowner must feel comfortable with their choice of stager.  After all, a home is the largest investment that most people will ever make.  To turn your home over to just anyone for a home staging job can result in disaster.
Sensitivity and Respect 
A home stager must be … (10 comments)