atlanta: Home Staging Exquisite $2.7MM Private Estate in Atlanta - 10/07/08 06:02 PM
I am so proud that Peachtree Home Staging was the selected home stager for this incredible property located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA.
This home staging job was very important to me -- When I went to meet the Realtor for the first time regarding the project I learned the … (32 comments)
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atlanta: Home Staging Extreme! - 10/02/08 08:51 AM
I am so excited about what is happening in the home staging industry. Coming from a Real Estate background, most all of my early-on posts when first joining Active Rain were dedicated to empowering Realtors and Home sellers on the value of home staging.
Well, by George, I think they've got it!
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atlanta: Travel On Home . . . In Your Golf Cart - 08/22/08 03:16 PM
These pictures are some before and after photos of a vacant home I recently home staged in a small, prominent Peachtree City neighborhood. Peachtree City is located South of Atlanta in Fayette County, that neighbors Fulton County in Georgia. Fayette County public schools are touted among the highest … (10 comments)
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atlanta: Home Staging for that Trendy Every City & the Hotlanta Average Joe! - 07/28/08 05:01 PM
Atlanta has so many quaint neighborhoods that feature small older homes offering nostalgic appeal. Of course, the main draw for many of these neighborhoods, however, is location, location, location!
Whether or not a home should be home staged really isn't about the price point of the home, nor is it about … (6 comments)
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atlanta: And Where Exactly is "Point A and a Half"? - 06/23/08 09:55 PM
I have accidentally learned a reminder about sales and marketing for my business this week. Just when I thought I knew it all! Okay, sometimes one feels that way (know it all), but deep down, we know the day will come (over and over again) that we will learn, or be … (4 comments)
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atlanta: Ready, Set, GO! - 06/12/08 06:06 PM
Studies indicate that a home buyer's first impression occurs with in the first 3 seconds of entering the home.
That being the case, it is so important that the foyer is inviting. Just a small hall table and light accessories were what this foyer needed in this Peachtree Corners home located … (19 comments)
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atlanta: Got the Touch? - 04/16/08 01:49 PM
The process of engaging in professional Home Staging for your occupied home and the process of engaging in a professional massage for your aches and pains have some similarities. Some people just melt into a ball of butter at the very thought of relaxing in the soothing expertise that pours from the … (25 comments)
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atlanta: Mr. & Mrs. Will B. Homebuyer are looking for your homes commercial - 04/11/08 11:03 AM
Mr. and Mrs. Will B Homebuyer: "I am looking for your commercial and haven't been able to find it"Mr. and Mrs. Wanna B. Homeseller: "Commercial? On T.V.? We don't have a commercial!"Mr. and Mrs. Will B. Homebuyer: "No, not on T.V.! We are talking about your home's commercial on the internet! We are … (13 comments)
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atlanta: My Success Is All About You! - 04/09/08 05:20 PM
FINALLY! Here it is! Oh, sorry, you haven't been waiting for it - I have! The post I have hoped to do; hoped I'd envision; hoped to lay out there to my colleagues. Finally . . .Actually, it begins as only relevant to me, but I hope you will read on; … (12 comments)
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atlanta: Are You Looking "DOWN" on Home Staging? - 04/03/08 05:48 AM
I took these photos of a great room in a vacant home I just staged with furniture and accessories. The pictures were taken from the second floor cat walk.
If you have a listing where the floor plan will allow you to take photos from above looking down, always take advantage of … (26 comments)
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atlanta: Stagers Make The World Go Around - 01/31/08 08:02 PM
I've been digging and surfing, churning and searching . . .
I've been looking for something that I knew would express the absolute success and spirit of the Stage It Forward Round Tables in Atlanta this past month. And at the same time express my gratitude to Kathy Nielsen for being my trusted … (16 comments)
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atlanta: Home Staging Expands in the Growing Georgia Real Estate Market - 01/31/08 05:36 PM
With home staging becoming more and more popular across the country there is an overwhelming consensus within the Home Staging Industry to unite to share and develop ideas the will benefit home sellers, realtors and home stagers. Therefore 27 round table discussion groups are being organized across the country at the … (0 comments)
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atlanta: A Real Estate Alliance Event in Georgia - 01/31/08 05:26 PM
I've been digging and surfing, churning and searching . . .
I've been looking for something that I knew would express the absolute success and spirit of the Stage It Forward Round Tables in Atlanta this past month. And at the same time express my gratitude to Kathy Nielsen for being my trusted … (0 comments)
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atlanta: Calling all Staging Experts! Newbie needs HELP! - 01/20/08 09:54 AM
I just read a great first post by a Newbie, asking advice. It was posted by Melissa Turpin "Refined By Design" Home Staging in Englewood, FL.
The title of the post is Start small or really big!!!????HELP!!!
Click the link and give it a read! Then lend a comment!
Melissa posted it in the … (8 comments)
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atlanta: SIF RT attracts long lost friends! - 01/17/08 10:08 PM
The Atlanta SIF RT today was AWESOME. IKEA treated us like KINGS and QUEENS . . . no doubt they were experts on how to host an event. And several times they asked us to please consider their services for all our future events --- Kathy Nielsen and I will blog more … (12 comments)
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atlanta: First Conference Event Ever for Georgia Real Estate Home Staging Professionals - 01/15/08 06:13 PM
January 15, 2008
For Immediate Release
First Conference Event Ever for Georgia Real Estate Home Staging Professionals -- With home staging becoming more and more popular across the country there is an overwhelming consensus within the Home Staging Industry to unite to share and develop ideas the will benefit home sellers, realtors and … (0 comments)
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atlanta: A Press Release to Share - 01/15/08 05:56 PM
Kathy Nielsen and I have been working on overload and anxiously awaiting Thursday's Round Table at IKEA, here in Atlanta.
At the start, we efficiently split up our duties. Kathy is a more efficient organizer than I am, and my specialty is marketing and publicizing. So Kathy took on the invites and event organizing. I … (14 comments)
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atlanta: Why is this ActiveRain god and 3 Home Stagers Tuning In the Radio? - 01/09/08 08:08 AM
It's time for the next Crossword Challenge as we Stage It Forward in Atlanta Georgia!
Here's the info you need to have as you continue to crossword your way to the Atlanta Stage It Forward Round Table.
On January 18th, the day following the Atlanta Stage It Forward Round Table at IKEA, three home stagers … (9 comments)
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atlanta: Crossword Your Way To The Round Table! - 12/17/07 08:01 AM
EVENT DATE: January 17, 2008
EVENT LOCATION and SPONSER: IKEA Atlanta, GA
EVENT FACILITATORS:
Karen Dembsky, Peachtree Home Staging LLC and Kathy Nielsen, Georgia Interior Solutions LLC
EVENT HOURS: 9:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.
EVENT REGISTRATION: To Be Announced
EVENT OVERVIEW
There will be two separate Round Table Sessions
There will be one session held … (26 comments)
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atlanta: The Staging Chef - 12/11/07 10:00 PM
I've been given another opportunity to speak to a group of Realtors. This time I am addressing the difference between staging a vacant home and doing a staging/redesign of an occupied home. I have had a lot of fun putting my candid presentation together for them. I love doing both actually, … (23 comments)
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atlanta: 'TWAS THE DAY OF HOME STAGING - 12/08/07 03:24 PM
'Twas the day of home staging, when the home for sale shared, High hopes of a sale with the home sellers who cared;With accessories to be placed in all the right spots,home buyer's will have such great first thoughts!The walls were perfect all stroked with fresh paint,While visions of best features … (35 comments)
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atlanta: Sellers, Do You Know the NAME of Your House? - 11/04/07 06:21 PM
If you are marketing your house for sale, you should consider what your house's name is to those who may be potential buyers.
No, I am not speaking about your address.
I am referring to the "NAME" all of the buyers who see your home on the Internet, visit your open … (35 comments)
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atlanta: Write Words for the Right Photos - 11/02/07 03:21 PM
I have a passion for Real Estate. I have a passion for marketing. And, because of those two passions, my ultimate passion is Real Estate Merchandising -- yes, home staging.
Having been a Realtor in Georgia for many years, I gained a heartfelt appreciation for the value of good marketing and … (20 comments)
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atlanta: Hmmm . .. How Functional Is VACANT? - 10/29/07 06:32 PM
Remember, you are selling a HOUSE, a property; space. Disassociate yourself.
Okay, but what if . . .
What if the house you are selling is vacant? Well, it becomes easier to disassociate yourself! YEA! After all, your belongings have already been removed and that, of course, is what made it home.
Now … (45 comments)
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atlanta: George, The Good News Realtor - 08/11/07 05:24 PM
Is it Bad News; or is it Good News?
The Realtor that advises their listing clients to have a Home Staging Consultation prior to publicly listing their home on MLS knows they are delivering good news, not bad. These Realtors know how to make lemonade, time and time again!
Realtors are continually in client … (16 comments)
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atlanta: Home Staging; Avoid a Groundhog Day Experience - 07/28/07 08:17 PM
Home Staging; Avoid a Groundhog Day Experience
Remember the movie, Groundhog Day, with Bill Murray? In 2006, Groundhog Day was added to the United States National Film Registry as being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
Having your house on the market is the same as living in the real estate version of … (3 comments)
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atlanta: Home Staging; Avoid a Groundhog Day Experience - 07/26/07 10:45 AM
Remember the movie, Groundhog Day, with Bill Murray? In 2006, Groundhog Day was added to the United States National Film Registry as being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
Having your house on the market is the same as living in the real estate version of this classic flick. Everyday you must wake … (1 comments)
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atlanta: House Hunting? Are you skeptical of a staged home? - 07/19/07 02:21 PM
Home buyers look at multiple homes when surfing the market. Generally they look on the Internet first in the comfort of their home or Realtor's® office, then they head out for an excursion tour guided by their Realtor® hoping to find the family solution that fulfills their dreams for daily living.
Sometimes … (13 comments)
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atlanta: Avoid Displaying Your Home Office in the Master Suite - 07/19/07 12:47 PM
Even setting up a small personal office in the master bedroom suite dilutes the mood of privacy and relaxation.
BEFORE --
AFTER -- In this Atlanta area home, staging simply required rearranging the location of the desk, depersonalizing the space, and adding a seating arrangement. Now a potential buyer can appreciate the benefit … (8 comments)
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atlanta: Home Staging for the Average Joe - 07/13/07 01:42 PM
Everybody knows the average Joe. Although the average Joe varies from region to region across the country, you can bet you know him where you live. Most of us are friends with, and do business with, the average Joe. In fact, most of us ARE the average Joe.
The average Joe in … (11 comments)
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atlanta: I have BBB approval! - 07/11/07 02:35 PM
I am excited about this. I, or I should say, Peachtree Home Staging LLC, just got it's approved membership to the Metropolitan Atlanta Better Business Bureau. We were also approved for BBB on line for the web site http://www.PeachtreeHomeStaging.com/ With home staging being an unregulated field, I consider this to be … (26 comments)
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atlanta: Peachtree Home Staging, Atlanta, GA – What Should You Expect - 07/11/07 10:49 AM
Peachtree Home Staging -- Atlanta, GeorgiaHome staging, sometimes called home fluffing, home enhancement or home redesigning is the art of decorating a home to appeal to the most potential buyers. Peachtree Home Staging will bring out your house?s best features, downplay the negatives and create an inviting atmosphere. The result of … (0 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta Based Home Staging Company Receives Membership to the Better Business Bureau - 07/11/07 08:43 AM
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atlanta: Who's the Hero Now? - 06/29/07 06:17 PM
This week I have had a couple of staging consultation appointments that have beckoned me to seek opinions from stagers and realtors. First I'll lay out the scenario; summarize my concern; and then follow up with my opinion.
Scenario: In both cases the homes have been listed for quite some time (more … (14 comments)
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atlanta: Attention HOME SELLERS: Join the Marching Band, or You Will Miss the Parade! - 06/26/07 01:41 PM
Today's buyer has a different thought process and is marching to a different tune. Times have changed. Selling your home has a whole new meaning - new meaning to the buyers, that is! Selling a home today is all about intricate detail. Sellers need to march with perfection and the buyers … (8 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta Home Stager takes the WHY out of Home Staging! - 06/24/07 01:02 PM
Benefits of Having Your Home Staged
Before a showing -- A staged home will generate multiple showings when properly photographed and displayed on the Internet. As many as 80% of potential buyers begin their search online and identify homes they would like their real estate agent to show them.During the showing -- … (0 comments)
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atlanta: Take Down the Red Flag on Home Staging! - 06/21/07 02:14 PM
What does it really cost to stage a home, or not? Karen Dembsky of Peachtree Home Staging separates myth from reality.
Atlanta, Ga. June 21, 2007 - Many think the cost of staging a home is not worth it. Or, they think that home staging is only for the rich, with … (0 comments)
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atlanta: Peachtree Home Staging; Home Stager preps Homes that SELL! - 06/15/07 01:18 PM
Prep your House for a Quick Sale & Top Dollar with Peachtree Home Staging!Home staging, sometimes called home fluffing, home enhancement or home redesigning is the art of decorating a home to appeal to the most potential buyers. A professional home stager will bring out your house?s best features, downplay the … (0 comments)
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atlanta: Home Staging: Facts Tell; Stories Sell - 06/12/07 08:24 AM
Karen Dembsky of Peachtree Home Staging brings national statistics to life with real stories from her clients' experiences.
Atlanta, Georgia June 11, 2007 -- Home staging is hot, and getting hotter around the country. Much like the saying, "facts tell; stories sell", Realtors® and home sellers are beginning to see how home … (0 comments)
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