home stager: VACANT HOME STAGING - CRAZY IN A BUYERS MARKET! - 08/29/09 01:13 PM
Do you, or someone you know, have a vacant home to sell and are trying to determine if you should invest in this thing you've been hearing so much about, and seeing on HGTV called home staging? After all, who wants to put more money into a home you're not even going to be living in? And isn't it especially crazy since today's market is undeniably considered by everyone to be a "buyers market"? Hey, you're certainly not alone. I get it. I talk to people every day who, just like you, feel exactly the same way. But, call me crazy … (15 comments)

home stager: "Green Building" - A Household Word That's Here To Stay! - 05/30/08 02:52 AM
"Green Building" - A Household Word That's Here To Stay! "Green Building" - A Household Word That's Here To Stay!
By Jeannene Edwards
Green building has started to become a household and industry word here in Orlando, Florida and elsewhere! People are accepting that it is not only here to stay . . . but it is the way of the future!
Yes, the same green movement that has spurred our schools to discourage brown paper lunch bags, and encourage motorists to trade in their gas guzzling SUV's for a hybrid has now crept into the housing market as a growing number … (2 comments)

home stager: Home Staging - A Secret Weapon That Works! - 05/30/08 02:34 AM
 
Have you ever walked into a beautifully designed model home and said "WOW... I'm Home!"? Did you visualize your family sitting around that large dining table for Thanksgiving dinner, or see yourself curled up on the red leather sofa to read a book? Could you imagine yourself entertaining family and friends in the gourmet kitchen? And the kids... You just knew they would LOVE the "flex room" which had something for each of them! If so, then you have been a successful target of a special weapon builders have been using for many years to get their homes sold... STAGING!
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home stager: Home Selling in Orlando, Florida - Which Updates Are Most Likely To Help Sell Your Home? - 02/13/08 11:04 PM
If you're planning on putting your home on the market in Orlando, Florida ... or elsewhere, now is the time to evaluate what needs to be done to get it ready to be shown. It's still a buyer's market, so how can you best determine what buyer's are looking for, and which updates are most likely to help you sell your home quickly, and for top dollar?
As a professional home stager I work daily with people to help them make this very important determination. My advice is based largely on their responses to the following questions:
* What is the … (4 comments)

home stager: When It Comes To Staging Your Home Think - MONEY! - 11/22/07 12:00 PM
When it comes to Staging your home remember to think - MONEY! Today's buyer is picky, and looking for the PERFECT home. You know, the one that looks like a model. They no longer are willing to walk into a well-used home to visualize!
Because of the huge inventory of homes that builders are now sitting on - and paying interest on - realtors and homesellers are having to find new ways to compete more than ever before. Builders, as most know, have been merchandising their model homes for years because they know this is what it takes to get their … (5 comments)

home stager: Realtors and Home Sellers - "Remembrances Of The Good Old Days . . . !" - 11/22/07 11:55 AM
Oh . . . for the good old days. You know, when gasoline was $2.00 a gallon,cokes were a dollar, interest rates were below 5%, and sticking a sign in the yard and waiting for offers to come in was enough to get your house sold! Hmmm . . . and it seems like only yesterday . . . !
Now market inventory is at an all time high, while prices and consumer confidence are going down. Agents and sellers have had to dust off some old traditional methods of marketing, as well as adopt new ways to capture maximum exposure … (0 comments)

home stager: Home Sellers, Realtors and Home Stagers - 5 Effective Ways To "UP Your Houses Sell Appeal"! - 11/22/07 11:50 AM
One of the first tips I share with clients who want to prepare their home for sale . . . make your home look like it is ready to welcome the possessions of a new owner!
The following is a list of 5 simple, affordable ways you can up your houses "sell appeal" to attract the greatest number of buyers:
1. Begin at the beginning - THINK CURB APPEAL! You've heard it over and over again, but it certainly is worth repeating. First impressions are formed within eight seconds. . . and they begin with CURB APPEAL! Trim shrubbery, prune, add … (3 comments)

home stager: Home Stagers - Shoot Straight From The Hip! - 11/22/07 11:19 AM
As a professional home stager you have a responsibility to your client to shoot straight from the hip! You are there to tell them exactly what they need to do, in your opinion, to get their house sold!
The following are a few thoughts regarding how best to proceed:
1. View the home through "buyers eyes" gathering quick, impromptu 'first impressions' of the exterior and interior. Critically look from all angles, front back and side views. Identify the problems. Create solutions, paying special attention to the curb appeal and entrance of the home.
2. Do your homework. Learn the demographics of … (0 comments)

home stager: Realtors and Home Sellers - Why "As-Is" Condition Works When Selling Cars - NOT Houses! - 11/22/07 11:06 AM
OK, so you made the decision to put your home on the market. It sounded like such a good idea at the time, but now you're feeling overwhelmed. Where . . . and how should you begin? The answer - begin at the beginning! Look at your home through "buyers eyes", the same eyes you are going to look through when you are the one out looking for your next home. This can be a difficult task because over time we become so accustomed to our surroundings, it's hard to see them at all. You may want to consult with a … (3 comments)

home stager: Home Staging For Condos - Six Tips On How To Avoid Having "An Elephant InThe Room"! - 11/22/07 11:00 AM
When staging condominiums there are fundamental principles which MUST be applied. Too often sellers believe the art of home staging and condo staging is exactly the same thing. This way of thinking will cause them to make their FIRST mistake . . . which could result in their condo sitting along side countless others . . . long after the buyers have gone home!
The following is a list of additional mistakes to avoid when staging your condo for sale:
Think Square Footage - Many condominiums have limited space. When planning your furniture layout, instead of thinking square footage . . … (9 comments)

 
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