The Devil wears Prada and makes one hell of a Real Estate Merchandiser. - 05/28/09 04:51 AM
There are many marketing and merchandising truths in the fashionably funny film "The Devil Wears Prada" based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger of the same name. When it comes to real estate merchandising, color selection is serious business and a priority in Real Estate Merchandising as well as in the Fashion World! The film clip below is one of my favorites.
 


There's an old adage about God and the devil being found in the details and when it comes to real estate merchandising there is a fine line between too little and too much color. So if … (35 comments)

Native Hawaiian Arts Market & Keiki Day - 05/21/09 09:20 PM
 Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24, 2009;
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  In celebration of Maoli Arts Month (MAMo), Bishop Museum will host the Native Hawaiian Arts Market & Keiki Day; co-sponsored with the PAI Foundation. The 4th Annual Native Hawaiian Arts Market and Keiki Arts Festival will feature over 40 Native Hawaiian visual artists, from fine arts to contemporary craftwork.  Highly collectible and of extraordinary quality, featured works will include feather work, silk scarves, turned bowls, carved images, decorated gourds, weaponry, and weaving.  
There will be demonstrations throughout the day with workshops, food, entertainment, as well as, arts and crafts for the … (0 comments)

Before and After Condo Makeover in Waikiki Hawaii! - 05/21/09 03:48 AM

Here is our latest Real Estate merchandising project in the heart of Waikiki, Hawaii. We replaced most of the lighting, installed Berber carpeting, laminate floors(bamboo), replaced the kitchen counter-top, replaced the kitchen sink, repainted the cabinets, inside and out, replaced bathroom vanity, refurbished the furniture, and staged the property.

 

 
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The TOP TEN Differences Between Real Estate Merchandising and Home Staging:Comparing Golden Delicious to Granny Smith. - 05/19/09 08:31 PM
The TOP TEN Differences Between Real Estate Merchandising and Home Staging:Comparing Golden Delicious to Granny Smith:  
Knowing whether you need a Home Stager or a Real Estate Merchandiser can save you money, time, and aggravation when it comes to preparing your property for sale. Both professions prep properties for sale but there are subtle and not so subtle differences between the two design denominations that might make one more helpful in your specific selling situation than the other.

Below is my Top Ten Differences Between Real Estate Merchandising and Home Staging, hopefully, you may use it as a guide to determine who might serve you … (18 comments)