collin: Curb appeal and blind dating = 2 of a kind - 04/27/08 09:04 PM
Analogies are great. They help us understand why something that may not seem important to us at first glance really is. Let's use an analogy for curb appeal when selling your home and why it is so important to buyers.
Let's compare it to blind dating. Bear with this and you're likely … (20 comments)

collin: Stage"ducational" Broker's Tour - 03/30/08 09:31 PM
Ever try to think of different ways to draw a crowd to your broker's tour on a new listing? Now I know food and drink are part of the usual suspects at these events, but how about in addtion to that, adding an informative "educational" portion of the tour?
For those Realtors who have a … (15 comments)

collin: A Most Valuable Player in a Successful Home Sale & it's FREE - 03/17/08 04:29 PM
Sellers, do you want to know what is one of the most valuable things you have in terms of the successful sale of your home and it's FREE?
I'll give you some hints:
It's a something we never seem to have enough of It's gone before you know itSometimes it seems to stand still It flies … (14 comments)

collin: You get MORE at the Habitat ReStore - Staging Props for cheap! - 02/12/08 04:26 PM
I almost didn't want to post this because I know not all professional home stagers have access to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.  But....If you do have a ReStore location near you, I highly recommend you go and check it out and get on their mailing list (if the store has … (49 comments)

collin: Thank you John McConnell, Professional Real Estate Photographer - 02/11/08 10:57 PM
I just wanted to thank my friend and trusted business partner, John McConnell for sharing his time and talent tonight in the Collin College CE Course on Home Staging.
John voluntarily presented a wonderful Power Point presentation, answered questions and gave some great tips on how to take better Real Estate photography … (19 comments)

collin: South Collin County ReStore - Just in! Model Home Furniture and Decor and 25% discount this week only Feb 11th - 02/11/08 03:06 PM
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collin: Selling a home this spring? Plan Now! - 01/16/08 07:20 PM
 
 If you are a home seller preparing to sell a home this spring the time to plan and prepare is NOW!
There is never a second chance to make a first impression. The first 2 weeks after listing are crucial. 
Don't leave first impressions to chance.
Getting your home in show-ready condition … (10 comments)

collin: Selling a Home in Collin County in the New Year? Here's a Home Staging Coupon just for you! - 12/29/07 12:27 PM
 
 
 Before Listing Put Your Property in Good Hands!
If you're planning on selling a home in 2008 start thinking NOW about what you can do to prepare your home for sale. Whether you're a home seller or Realtor you could benefit from a Professional Home Staging Consultation to get you on your way … (2 comments)

collin: The swinging Real Estate scene - Is your house "Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now"? - 09/10/07 08:21 PM
We all know about the concept of Mr. Right and Mr. Right now as it applies to the dating scene.  What may appear great on the surface doesn't always ring true. 
I'd like to compare dating to home selling and see how they fare.  Want to take a peek?
Let's assign … (8 comments)

 
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