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Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP 's Blog http://activerain.com/blogs/jlmandu2 en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/1663957/virtual-staging-addressed-by-nar-ethics-professional Virtual Staging Addressed by NAR Ethics Professional <p>Realtor Magazine addressed virtual staging from an ethical standpoint in its June 2010 issue.  The title of the article is "Virtual Staging: Stay True to Disclosing."</p> <p>Virtual Staging is a low-cost option in this tough economy <strong><em>provided </em></strong>the Realtor clearly discloses that the photos have been altered.</p> <p>According to Bruce Aydt, Sr. VP and General Counsel of Prudential Alliance and a former chair of National Association of Realtor's Professional Standards Committee,</p> <p>"The safest course when using any kind of visual alteration, including virtual staging, is to disclose in a clear and conspicuous way that the images have been altered or enhanced.  That way viewers will understand that, when they physically arrive at and view the property, it will look different than what they see in the image." </p> <p>Aydt says that the technology has been around and used for many years to alter photographs in one form or another.  A scan of the full article can be found here: </p> <p>http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lake-Wylie-SC/Lake-Wylie-Home-Staging-Home-Staging-Charlotte-North-and-South-Carolina/365387017178?ajaxpipe=1&__a=3</p> <p>My company Lake Wylie Home Staging has a full time digital designer on staff to assist with photo enhancement services.  Although I feel virtual staging is not the best choice and can't compare with full service vacant home staging, virtual staging is a permitted option as long as it is disclosed, disclosed, disclosed.</p> <p>Joan Inglis, Master Accredited Staging Professional, Realtor</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Wed, 26 May 2010 12:30:16 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1663957/virtual-staging-addressed-by-nar-ethics-professional http://activerain.com/blogsview/1636940/check-check-check-and-re-check-your-home-stager Check, Check, Check and Re Check Your Home Stager <p>Home staging is one of the hottest businesses to start to get rich quick - or so the media says.  If you combine all the publicity the home staging industry is getting with all the women out of work, plus add in all the people who think it's fun to decorate - you get a stew with a lot of rotten potatoes.</p> <p>Take your city for example.  Go online to Google and type in your city name and "home stagers."  You will likely get several pages of results.  And some of the home stager's web sites you will find are quite snappy!  The photos look great and the written material sounds enticing.  The blogging is quite good with scores of expert information.  But can you be sure about this person?  Are the photos their own?  Is the written information coming from their own knowledge - or is it just rewrites of published articles?</p> <p>The truth is the majority of home stagers have only been in the business for a short time.  Even if they've been in the business for a couple of years, they may only have actually staged three or four properties - or less.</p> <p>Some people trying to break into the home staging business are so desperate to get started that they go around begging REALTORS and property owners to let them work for free in hopes of appearing legitimate. </p> <p>Home staging takes training, dedication, and time.  There is wisdom in experience.  Home stagers who have been in the business for several years will tell you that they've learned a lot as time has gone by.  Don't risk wasting money on someone with little or no experience without proven results.</p> <p>Don't be fooled by the person who's a great speaker and full of book knowledge.  Show me the money! </p> <p>Ask them to list all the properties they've staged and <strong>sold</strong>- how long they were on the market before and after staging - and the selling price.  Anyone can boast "Offer in 2 days!"  This can be a jokester coming through open house saying he'll give $500 for the property.   </p> <p>Ask to physically visit a home that this person currently has staged.  Make sure you visit a staged property in the same price range as your property.  And if you're looking to have a vacant property furnished, make sure the staged property you visit was also a vacant property before staging.  If you don't know what to look for - take someone with you who does.  A good source to find a professional is stagedhomes.com.</p> <p>Check references, check insurance, check education and training, and re check the properties this home stager is claiming to have staged and <strong>sold</strong>.</p> <p>Joan Inglis, Master Accredited Staging Professional, interior designer, REALTOR <a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p><em>"Trusted Throughout the Carolinas Since 2004"</em></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Mon, 10 May 2010 09:46:24 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1636940/check-check-check-and-re-check-your-home-stager http://activerain.com/blogsview/1608903/update-from-high-point-2010-spring-furniture-market Update from High Point 2010 Spring Furniture Market <p>Can you say, "Glam!?"  Wow, what eye candy at High Point yesterday!  Glad to see mirrored furniture is still showing.  I saw a lot of that.  It's tough to transport, but I do have some pieces I use in staging.  Sorry to say that microfiber was not shown.  I saw one dining room set with chairs in microfiber - the salesman commented that it was last year's model.  Microfiber has been replaced by velvet.  I've been purchasing market samples for years and I noticed velvet was popping up last year.  I do have 2 velvet glam sofas I purchased last year that I love to use for staging. </p> <p>Here's a photo of Ty Pennington from ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition and me at High Point.</p> <p>Click the link below to vist my facebook business page to see a photo album from High Point!</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lake-Wylie-SC/Lake-Wylie-Home-Staging-Home-Staging-Charlotte-North-and-South-Carolina/365387017178?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lake-Wylie-SC/Lake-Wylie-Home-Staging-Home-Staging-Charlotte-North-and-South-Carolina/365387017178?ref=ts</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/1/0/4/ar127177253440155.JPG" height="121" alt="" width="142"></p> <p>Joan Inglis. Accredited Staging Professional Master</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:13:41 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1608903/update-from-high-point-2010-spring-furniture-market http://activerain.com/blogsview/1558342/how-about-fanning-us-charlotte-iahsp- How About "Fanning" Us (Charlotte IAHSP) <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I'm working hard at my 2010 Public Relations chapter board position on Charlotte IAHSP.</p> <p>We have a facebook page that I'm maintaining.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Charlotte-IAHSP-Regional-Chapter/205422597786?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Charlotte-IAHSP-Regional-Chapter/205422597786?ref=ts</a></p> <p>We would love to have all you ASPs/IAHSPs and friends of (and hopefully soon-to-become) ASPs/IAHSPs "fan" us and add comments, etc.</p> <p>We have a great community service project coming up this week!  Details in the link above.  We are going to try to do one project per quarter as a chapter.</p> <p>Of course there are some of us who can't get enough of helping nonprofits ;) and we work on individual projects year round.</p> <p>Thanks!!</p> <p>Joan Inglis, Realtor, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:34:32 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1558342/how-about-fanning-us-charlotte-iahsp- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1543938/the-buyer-wants-to-purchase-your-furniture The Buyer Wants to Purchase Your Furniture <p>This is now a big annoyance to me because I used to get excited when I'd hear this.  "We have a contract on your staged house and my client wants to purchase some or all of the furniture.  Could you price everything out for us?"</p> <p>Now I have come to realize that these buyers think they are purchasing used furniture and expect a bargain basement price.  They don't realize that the items they most want to purchase were bought new specifically for this property. </p> <p>Yes, I get a discount and have a tax ID and I know where to shop in Hickory and High Point.  But I still had to spend time and money traveling and shopping and trucking the furniture back to Charlotte.</p> <p>I price these items with my costs in mind and also the cost of my having to replace them because selling would only make me short on inventory.  And it still comes under retail!  But they are never happy and I don't sell.  So I certainly don't get excited now when I hear this. </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:30:29 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1543938/the-buyer-wants-to-purchase-your-furniture http://activerain.com/blogsview/1536779/working-for-free-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door-how-s-that-working-out-for-you- Working For Free to Get "Your Foot in the Door?" How's That Working Out For You? <p>My market is besieged with "stagers" and hobby decorators calling themselves "stagers" who work for free in order to try to get established.  I'm sure it's a jungle out there trying to get started with a new staging business when there are some established businesses already in place.  But I just can't understand the reasoning behind working for free.  Maybe someone can enlighten me.</p> <p>What comes to my mind are the times I've had different craftsmen come to my house to bid on various work I needed or wanted done.  The men I respected the most where the ones who would not waiver on their price and had the attitude that they were worth their quote.  "Take me or leave me - this is my price."  That's the attitude I admire.  "If you can't afford me, I understand."</p> <p>If you are working or have worked for free, (and I'm not talking about bartering here - like staging a house in exchange for someone building you a web site), has it been worth it?  Were you ever able to establish value for yourself, gain respect, and get paid for your services?</p> <p>Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:27:26 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1536779/working-for-free-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door-how-s-that-working-out-for-you- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1523333/taking-payment-at-closing-how-s-that-working-for-you- Taking Payment at Closing? How's That Working for You? <p>I remember in 2008 a lot of activerain stagers were discussing taking payment at closing.  I got a couple of inquiries in '08, never did it, but then my 2009 was very profitable and I had no requests to take payment at closing.</p> <p>It seems like customers are coming from everywhere now in 2010 requesting that I take payment at closing.  I've never done this and I don't care to start.  My upfront expenses are high and I can't see getting into a hole that I can't get out of by staging a property - essentially for free - until it closes. </p> <p>If anyone is staging vacant homes and not taking payment until closing - how is that working out for you?  How are you working out this arrangement with your clients?</p> <p>Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:19:48 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1523333/taking-payment-at-closing-how-s-that-working-for-you- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1523251/rural-gastonia-nc-cape-cod-home-for-sale-on-1-5-acres- Rural Gastonia, NC Cape Cod Home for Sale on 1.5 Acres! <p>$274,900 3-4 BR, 3 BA + Finished Upstairs Bonus Room on 1.5-acre country lot!</p> <div> <embed name="photo_montage" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.evoicespot.com/sites/all/themes/evs/external_montage.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" height="300" flashvars="xmlfilepath=5152&auto_play=false" bgcolor="#000000" width="450"></embed><div style="padding: 0; margin: 0 auto; width: 450px; height: 30px; text-align: right; background: #e6e5e5;"><a href="http://www.evoicespot.com/"><img src="http://www.evoicespot.com/sites/all/themes/evs/images/evoicespot_logo_30.gif" height="30" alt="eVoiceSpot - Online Presentation Tools" width="127" style="border: 0;"></a></div> </div><img src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyMjczNjY5NTg2NTYmcHQ9MTIyNzM2Njk3MzE1NiZwPTE5OTU3MSZkPVZvaWNlU3BvdCZnPTImdD*mbz**YzAzMzBkYjFmZjk*NzlkOWNhYTg4NzhjMjI3NGU5NQ==.gif" border="0" height="0" width="0" style="width: 0px; height: 0px;"> <p>POSSIBLE LEASE- Home is like new,located in the country on 1.5 acres, the land next to it is available, (2.4 acres)- office can be turned into 4th. bedroom-3 full baths w/finished bonus room- attic space for new office- no HOA, plenty of room for a pool, etc., granite counter tops and SS appliances- new toll road to be completed 2014- the broker is the owner/builder. </p> <p><strong>Contact: Bryce Adkins at BSA Properties of the Carolinas  (704) 588-3236</strong></p> <p>Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP<br><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:50:16 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1523251/rural-gastonia-nc-cape-cod-home-for-sale-on-1-5-acres- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1514781/a-little-of-theirs-a-little-of-mine A Little of Theirs, A Little of Mine <p>I can go two years without staging an occupied property - then wham!  All of a sudden that's all the calls I get for weeks straight.  I am loving how every job is so different and challenging in this business!  A real exercise for the right side of my brain.  These folks had over a decade of collections to pack away into the Pod.  It's fun to "shop" for things from their belongings to use in the final staging.  Also fun for me to only haul and set up a couple of rooms worth of furniture vs. a houseful.  I can't wait for open house!</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/0/7/3/4/ar12671458143702.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/7/5/5/ar126714586455794.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p>Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:02:46 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1514781/a-little-of-theirs-a-little-of-mine http://activerain.com/blogsview/1500972/can-you-handle-awkward-angles- Can You Handle Awkward Angles? <p>Once in a while a property comes along that proves you wrong!  What I planned for this room and how I staged it are two different things.  No wonder it sat vacant for many months with no sale and with feedback complaining that the buyers didn't know how they could place furniture.  I ended up taking a chair back to the warehouse and using the extra table I brought "just in case."  It was a fun challenge - like working a puzzle.  I'm happy with the results at every angle, the seller is happy and - as ususal - we're hoping for that fast sale!</p> <p>Joan Inglis, REALTOR, Accredited Staging Professional Master</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/7/4/4/ar126651743044708.jpg" height="422" alt="" width="611"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/3/5/3/ar126651754635303.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/8/7/1/ar126651761017835.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/9/1/5/9/ar126651765495191.JPG" height="519" alt="" width="800"> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:30:52 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1500972/can-you-handle-awkward-angles- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1454427/great-home-for-sale-in-rock-hill-sc Great Home For Sale in Rock Hill, SC This savvy Realtor had this home staged prior to listing. She had her challenges since the property was a rental and the tenant had several pets. After a thorough cleaning, painting and new flooring, along with other improvements, I was called in to stage. Of course as usual, we are hoping for a fast sale. Contact Meg Bradley, Allen Tate Realtor, to view this wonderful home with huge rooms and inground pool. (803) 517-3452 <div> <embed name="photo_montage" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.evoicespot.com/sites/all/themes/evs/external_montage.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" height="300" flashvars="xmlfilepath=4995&auto_play=false" bgcolor="#000000" width="450"></embed><div style="padding: 0; margin: 0 auto; width: 450px; height: 30px; text-align: right; background: #e6e5e5;"><a href="http://www.evoicespot.com/"><img src="http://www.evoicespot.com/sites/all/themes/evs/images/evoicespot_logo_30.gif" height="30" alt="eVoiceSpot - Online Presentation Tools" width="127" style="border: 0;"></a></div> </div><img src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyMjczNjY5NTg2NTYmcHQ9MTIyNzM2Njk3MzE1NiZwPTE5OTU3MSZkPVZvaWNlU3BvdCZnPTImdD*mbz**YzAzMzBkYjFmZjk*NzlkOWNhYTg4NzhjMjI3NGU5NQ==.gif" border="0" height="0" width="0" style="width: 0px; height: 0px;"> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:26:27 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1454427/great-home-for-sale-in-rock-hill-sc http://activerain.com/blogsview/1412249/custom-built-new-lake-wylie-sc-home-for-sale Custom-built New Lake Wylie, SC Home for Sale Contact Mary Sieck, REALTOR with Century 21 Palmetto Homes at 803-517-2190 to view this fabulous Jeff Carey Homes, LLC custom home on 1+ acre wooded lot. Full walk-out basement, 2 double garages, deck, patio, corner lot with access driveway at both streets! Enjoy the real estate show detailing some of this home's features and highlighting my furnishings and staging. Contact Mary to view and make an offer! Joan Inglis, Realtor, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com <div> <embed name="photo_montage" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.evoicespot.com/sites/all/themes/evs/external_montage.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" height="300" flashvars="xmlfilepath=4985&auto_play=false" bgcolor="#000000" width="450"></embed><div style="padding: 0; margin: 0 auto; width: 450px; height: 30px; text-align: right; background: #e6e5e5;"><a href="http://www.evoicespot.com/"><img src="http://www.evoicespot.com/sites/all/themes/evs/images/evoicespot_logo_30.gif" height="30" alt="eVoiceSpot - Online Presentation Tools" width="127" style="border: 0;"></a></div> </div><img src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyMjczNjY5NTg2NTYmcHQ9MTIyNzM2Njk3MzE1NiZwPTE5OTU3MSZkPVZvaWNlU3BvdCZnPTImdD*mbz**YzAzMzBkYjFmZjk*NzlkOWNhYTg4NzhjMjI3NGU5NQ==.gif" border="0" height="0" width="0" style="width: 0px; height: 0px;"> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:53:04 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1412249/custom-built-new-lake-wylie-sc-home-for-sale http://activerain.com/blogsview/1393582/new-custom-construction-staged-to-enhance-the-home- New Custom Construction - Staged to Enhance the Home <p>This Jeff Cary Homes, LLC new construction custom home in Lake Wylie, SC has several "green" features and includes rounded corners, arched openings, a triple tray ceiling in the master bedroom, and a doorless tiled shower in the master bath.  The home went on public tour this fall.  What a pleasure this home was to plan and implement the staging.  It was great to be able to form a staging plan with the house in sticks, then finalize when the walls were up.  I'm used to getting called on a Wed. or a Thurs. requesting to have a vacant home furnished in time for open house on Sat! </p> <p>Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/2/9/2/3/ar126130469932924.jpg" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/4/8/4/ar126130475848494.jpg" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:30:01 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1393582/new-custom-construction-staged-to-enhance-the-home- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1377689/barb-schwarz-in-person-this-morning-at-lowes Barb Schwarz in Person This Morning at Lowes <p>Barb Schwarz, the creator of home staging way back in 1972, and the creator of the home staging industry, is in Charlotte and will be at Lowes off South Blvd. at 217 Iverson Way, Charlotte, NC  28203 Thurs. 12/10/09 at 9:00 a.m.</p> <p>Lowes will speak about their special discount program for REALTORS®.  Barb will speak to REALTORS® about staging.  A free continental breakfast will be served and the first 100 REALTORS® will receive a $50 Lowes gift card.</p> <p>Barb Schwarz is a successful REALTOR® and home stager who is an extremely motivational speaker.  You won't want to miss this event!</p> <p>Joan Inglis, REALTOR®, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:57:09 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1377689/barb-schwarz-in-person-this-morning-at-lowes http://activerain.com/blogsview/1349960/under-contract-in-2-weeks- Under Contract in 2 Weeks! <p>Yes, it's possible in this day and time to sell your listings fast.  And here's just one example of a vacant home that languished with no sale for many months.  Staged with my furniture and accessories, under contract within 2 weeks, and now waiting to close.  I have seen great success with home staging this year and my average time on market after staging is:  Under contract within 2 to 6 weeks!  I work throughout North and South Carolina with home prices ranging from $100,000 to over $2 million.  Staging works for all price ranges!</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/9/5/9/3/ar125890696239599.jpg" height="335" alt="" width="500"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/1/6/8/ar125890699886197.jpg" height="430" alt="" width="575"></p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:24:56 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1349960/under-contract-in-2-weeks- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1301096/staging-for-senior-in-myrtle-beach Staging for Senior in Myrtle Beach <p>I had a great experience in Myrtle Beach this week staging an occupied home for a darling senior couple.  This was a wonderful example of how staging changes people's lives! </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/4/5/3/ar125639529935478.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/9/1/2/ar125639535321985.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p>The wife is an antique collector, loves her stuff, but understood that if she wanted to sell her house it had to be purged.  She couldn't stop walking around from room to room after my assistant and I were done.  The window treatments are included in the sales price, and some antiques are too fragile to be moved into storage, so I had to work with and around them.  As usual, I'm hoping for a fast sale! </p> <p>68 agents will be touring the home for a second time after touring it before staging.  I can't wait to hear the comments!</p> <p>Joan Inglis, Realtor, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:46:01 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1301096/staging-for-senior-in-myrtle-beach http://activerain.com/blogsview/1295302/it-s-all-about-the-presentation-staging-makes-a-big-difference- It's all about the Presentation! Staging Makes a Big Difference. <p>I've been staging a lot of homes this year that sat vacant for several months and then I was called in with my inventory.  Successes have been numerous.  Homes that had low marks in buyer feedback suddenly got high scores and the offers started coming in.  Good for the sellers, good for this stager. </p> <p>It was my pleasure to warm up this fabulous home today!  I'm hoping for good news soon.</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/1/4/7/ar125609735474187.jpg" height="335" alt="" width="500"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/2/9/5/ar125609738759283.JPG" height="547" alt="" width="730"></p> <p>Joan Inglis, Realtor, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:57:21 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1295302/it-s-all-about-the-presentation-staging-makes-a-big-difference- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1278011/a-home-tour-like-no-other- A Home Tour Like No Other! <p>The Good Samaritan House charity home tour at 5904 Morning Star Rd. in Lake Wylie is not your usual fantasy, over-the-top decorated home tour.  As an Accredited Staging Professional Master, I have furnished this home with my high-end furniture and have staged the home to appeal to the majority.  I brought in artists to display their original work, so touring the home is like walking through a gallery. </p> <p>The tour runs through Oct. 25.  Speakers are scheduled and lunch is available on the weekends.  For complete details visit <a href="http://www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com">www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com</a></p> <p>Benefits Clover Area Assistance Center.</p> <p>Joan Inglis, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:00:08 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1278011/a-home-tour-like-no-other- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1218638/final-date-for-lkw-charity-home-tour Final Date for LKW Charity Home Tour <p>Good Samaritan House charity home tour to benefit Clover Area Assistance Center (CAAC).  5904 Morning Star Rd., Lake Wylie, SC  29710.  Oct. 07- Oct. 25, 2009.  Hours: 11-5 Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sun.  10-5 Sat.  Tickets at Bi-Lo or at the door.  $10 donation.  <a href="http://www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com">www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com</a></p> <p>Construction delay caused a date change.  Sorry for any confusion!</p> <p>Joan Inglis, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:15:06 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1218638/final-date-for-lkw-charity-home-tour http://activerain.com/blogsview/1178810/home-stager-listed-as-1-emerging-jobs-by-careerbuilder-com Home Stager Listed As #1 Emerging Jobs By CareerBuilder.com <p>Here is the pasted article:</p> <p><strong>1. </strong><a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/home_stager"><strong>Home stager<br></strong></a>The <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/real_estate">real-estate</a> market is not what it used to be and homes are taking longer to sell. Potential buyers usually decide how much they like a property by picturing their own possessions in the house. That's not always easy if the home is cluttered with unattractive décor and furnishings. House stagers work with real-estate agents and their clients to improve the appearance of a home and make it more appealing for potential buyers.<br><strong>Industry umbrella: </strong><a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/interior_design">Interior design<br></a><strong>Job growth: </strong>N/A<br><strong>Salary</strong>: Most stagers are self-employed and set their own fees. Prices may vary from $75 for an initial consultation to $500 for staging an entire house.</p> <p>Any publicity is usually good publicity, but where did their salary figures come from - HGTV shows??  Or non-trained, inexperienced hobby stagers??  I think CareerBuilder.com needs to print a correction!</p> <p>Joan Inglis, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:53:43 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1178810/home-stager-listed-as-1-emerging-jobs-by-careerbuilder-com http://activerain.com/blogsview/1175128/tour-dates-set-for-good-samaritan-house Tour Dates Set for Good Samaritan House <p>The tour dates are set for the 2009 Good Samaritan House charity home tour to benefit Clover Area Assistance Center (CAAC).  The home is located in Catawba Crest in Lake Wylie, SC at 5904 Morning Star Rd. </p> <p>Sponsorships are still available to enable you to take part in this meaningful project by helping people less fortunate, while exposing your business to the region's fellow business owners and individuals. More info can be found at <a href="http://www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com">www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com</a></p> <p>Sept. 30 - Oct. 18, Wed- Sun. </p> <p>11-5 Wed. - Fri., Sun.</p> <p>10-5 Sat.</p> <p>Joan Inglis, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/0/2/6/ar124901211862052.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:53:28 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1175128/tour-dates-set-for-good-samaritan-house http://activerain.com/blogsview/1160793/lakefront-home-loves-color- Lakefront Home Loves Color! <p>This beauty has been on the market vacant for 4 months.  It's gotten several showings, but brought yawns from the buyers.  I sparked it up with color today.  I hope it causes jaws to drop in a good way! </p> <p>I used the same formula that brought a quick sale to the last house that was adorned by these furnishings. </p> <p>It was such a pleasure staging this incredible piece of property.  Oh, how blessed I am to do what I love and get paid doing it :)</p> <p>Joan Inglis, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/0/2/3/ar124814451232094.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/3/6/1/ar124814456316365.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:54:28 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1160793/lakefront-home-loves-color- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1150176/charity-home-tour-in-lake-wylie-sc-coming-in-the-fall-of-2009 Charity Home Tour in Lake Wylie, SC coming in the fall of 2009 <p><strong>STAGED HOME TOUR PLANNED IN LAKE WYLIE TO BENEFIT CLOVER AREA ASSISTANCE CENTER</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Lake Wylie Home Staging owner Joan Inglis is coordinating a charity home tour to benefit Clover Area Assistance Center (CAAC). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> The Good Samaritan House home tour is slated to take place for three weeks this fall.   The project is named after CAAC's Good Samaritan Fund, which supplies emergency assistance to local families in need.</p> <p> The main focus of the project is to draw attention to Clover Area Assistance <br>Center, its function in the community, and the many needs of area residents that CAAC fulfills.</p> <p> Master Builder Curtis Sieck, owner of Jeff Carey Homes, LLC, is constructing the custom home in Catawba Crest off Lake Wylie Road.  The home is partially constructed with donated labor and materials - the value of which will be donated to CAAC upon the sale of the home.  Clover High School students will participate in the project.  The home is marketed for sale by Mary Sieck, Realtor with Century 21 Palmetto Homes.</p> <p> Pre-tour and invitation-only events are planned for the house.  Special guests are expected to make appearances during the tour.  Professionals will conduct presentations during the tour on gardening, organizing, home staging, and the current regional real estate market.</p> <p>Area businesses are encouraged to become sponsors of the Good Samaritan House.  Information about sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com.</p> <p>Thank you!</p> <p>For more info, contact:</p> <p>Joan Inglis</p> <p>803 628-8053</p> <p>inglis.joan@yahoo.com</p> <p>www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</p> <p>www.GoodSamaritanHouse.com</p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:13:04 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1150176/charity-home-tour-in-lake-wylie-sc-coming-in-the-fall-of-2009 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1140679/vacant-shows-the-flaws- Vacant Shows the Flaws! <p>Wow, did this cute bungalow in Columbia, SC need staged!  I couldn't help but notice all the flaws throughout the house when I priced the house while it was vacant.  Also the empty rooms looked so small! </p> <p>Now that I've staged the house, buyers can focus on how cute it will look when they move in with their funishings - and how much room they have to fit their company.  I'm hoping for a fast sale.  It was listed with no offers for several months.</p> <p>Joan Inglis, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/3/0/6/ar124675795060342.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> <p>  <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/6/7/7/ar12467580677652.JPG" height="600" alt="" width="800"></p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:42:53 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1140679/vacant-shows-the-flaws- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1104887/it-s-a-buyer-s-market-and-their-buying-the-homes-that-are-staged It's a Buyer's Market - and Their Buying the Homes That are Staged <p>I just spent all day today showing homes to a couple who is relocating here.  Guess which homes my clients liked - and ultimately made an offer on?  The homes that were staged and ready to sell! </p> <p>Whether the seller did the staging, the listing agent did the staging, or an Accredited Staging Professional was brought in to do the staging - those homes that were staged and ready to sell outshined the competition by a mile!</p> <p>"I could just move right in," was echoed frequently by my buyer.  We're planning to close June 30.</p> <p>In mid May, I was called upon to stage a "challenged" home that was on the market with no offers for 5 months.  By challenged, I mean that it was vacant and had odd shaped rooms.  I brought in my high-end furnishings and it sold in under a month!  And my own staged listing is closing the end of June.  I could spend all night quoting more of my statistics, but the point is:</p> <p>Don't let this selling season pass you buy!  Get your listings prepared by a trained, experienced professional.  The best source is stagedhomes.com.  From there, you can search a directory for ASPs in your area.</p> <p>Joan Inglis, Realtor, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP, Charlotte IAHSP Past President</p> <p><a href="http://www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com">www.LakeWylieHomeStaging.com</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/1/0/9/ar124433903490138.jpg" height="359" alt="" width="541"> </p> <p> </p> <p>     </p> Joan Inglis, REALTOR, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP (Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com) Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:47:56 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1104887/it-s-a-buyer-s-market-and-their-buying-the-homes-that-are-staged