real estate staging: Red, White and Blue Decorating... - 07/12/09 10:07 AM
Every year our family celebrates 4th of July with a different twist on decorating!  My mother-in-law started a tradition over 10 years ago of Waffle Decorating!  I know you're thinking how does this relate to 4th of July?  We decorate with strawberries (red), blueberries (blue), and whip cream (white).
Competition gets … (1 comments)

real estate staging: 1,2,3,4 oh what color should I paint, and more... - 07/11/09 10:14 PM
Often times we walk into a home that's been freshly painted before entering the market.  New paint is one of the most recommended upgrades for home sellers.  A fresh coat of paint showcases the home in a ‘newer' condition even if the home is older.  
Before selecting the obvious WHITE for … (0 comments)

real estate staging: Sacramento RESA Chapter Gives Back to the Community - 06/16/09 05:57 PM
When Michelle Kaspari, owner of Essential Home Staging and President of the Sacramento Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) met with another RESA member Charles Wood, owner of Brite Ideas, to discuss local association activities, an idea was born.  It was time for RESA to give back to the … (3 comments)

real estate staging: Are you getting the most out of your square footage? - 04/30/09 12:55 PM
Are you showcasing the full potential of the property?  This time of year is wonderful to stage outdoor vignettes at your listings.  Summer is approaching and potential buyers will be checking out the front porch and back yards of all the properties they tour to see if it will live up … (1 comments)

real estate staging: I can see clearly now... Staging Tips - 01/31/09 10:44 AM
Often over looked and some times hard to look through.  The windows!  It is amazing what window cleaning will do for a property.  preparation of the home is the key to a successful sale.  Floors, kitchens, bathrooms are always a priority but what about the windows?
Clean windows make a home … (0 comments)

real estate staging: Why Green? Does it really matter? - 12/27/08 01:52 PM
This is the question we found ourselves asking as we make business plan adjustments going into 2009.  Real Estate Home Staging is as evergreen of an industry as any other.  Constantly changing, evolving, moving, and shaking.  The question really becomes do you want to move and shake the industry or do … (7 comments)

real estate staging: RESA Sacramento! - Join Us September 15th! - 09/06/08 10:37 AM
Host: Michelle Kaspari

Telephone:916-402-6098
When: Mon. Sep. 15, 2008 at 4:00 PMAdd to Your Calendar  
Please join us for an informational meeting about the exciting new Sacramento Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association.  Bring your ideas on how you would like to see our Chapter evolve … (0 comments)

real estate staging: Does THIS go in your protfolio??? (sorry, bit of a rant) - 07/31/08 11:07 AM
Ok, once again we have been "substantially under bid" on a staging project, says the REA.  Sure we are not the lowest price, and certainly don't ever want to be, but we are not the highest either.  We do however in my very humble opinion offer the most value available.
We … (13 comments)

real estate staging: New RESA Chapter / Sacramento, CA - 07/21/08 08:27 PM
I am pleased to announce the creation of a new RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) chapter in Sacramento and surrounding areas.  We look to have our first chapter icebreaker / meeting mid August (exact date and location to come soon). 
We are looking for an active board to help get this … (4 comments)

real estate staging: THANK YOU! - 07/11/08 07:39 PM
We just picked up an occupied property (with furniture and accesory rental) today.  SOLD in 31 days, after being staged, with a full price, $1.4 million offer.  This of course was after being on the market since November 2007 unstaged.
Thought we would share our thank you gift we left our … (12 comments)

 
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