Staged 'vs' Empty = STAGED will WIN You a Sale! - 10/31/10 07:05 PM
A Staged Home 'vs' an Empty House = Staging will WIN you a SALE!
As a Home Stager I am asked....."Will staging my home really make a Difference?".   I always answer that with a BIG yes....and support the Yes with lots of pictures and stats on my recent stagings and SALES!  
When deciding between Empty vs Staged.....keep in mind:
Empty will seem COLD  'vs'  Staging will create a warm and inviting atmosphere Empty will show small   'vs'  Staging will show larger Empty will not impress  'vs'  Staging will showcase each/every home! Staging a home will WIN you a … (30 comments)

Oakhurst Country Club Charmer - Open House TODAY October 31st - 10/31/10 01:20 PM
Oakhurst Country Club Charming Single Story Home - OPEN HOUSE TODAY in Clayton!
Located in the picturesque hills of Mt Diablo, Clayton is minutes to downtown Walnut Creek, BART and this single story home is within the nationally recognized Oakhurst County Club.  Clayton was voted by CNN Money Magazing as:
"One of the BEST Cities to Live in" in the U.S.
This is a move-in ready single story home in the Black Diamond section of Oakhurst.....with one of the largest lots!  It has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an eat-in kitchen, fireplace and covered patio.
Located at:
900 Arrowhead Terrace
Clayton
Offered … (3 comments)

From Animal Prints TO Sophistication - Re-Style & Re-Design a Guest Room on a Budget! - 10/17/10 12:15 AM
Going from Animal Prints to Sophistication  -  Re-Style & Re-Design on a Budget!
As a home staging company in the Bay Area, one of the services we provide is "Re-Styling & Re-Designing" ....and one of the questions we often hear is "What does that mean?"
Re-Styling or Re-Designing can mean anything from a few small changes....to....new furniture, new accessories, new paint and a completely new look and vibe!  The client is always in charge of the budget and even a modest budget and reap big rewards.
We recently worked on Re-Styling a bedroom.....going from Animal Prints for a "high school/college" daughter.....to … (32 comments)

Enjoy the Good Life at Crow Canyon Country Club-Danville TODAY! - 10/06/10 02:03 AM
Enjoy the Good Life at Crow Canyon Country Club Now!
Sensational three-bedroom plus den, two and one-half bath single story home on a prime corner lot nestled at the end of Cambrian Way in the prestigious golf course gated community at Crow Canyon Country Club.  This wonderfully remodeled home ‘has it all’, including custom upgrades with New England accents, beautiful hardwood floors, freshly painted interior and a gorgeous back patio amidst a serene and tranquil setting.
Just move right in, relax & enjoy the “Good Life” now!
Located at:
571 Cambrian Way, Danville

Offered at:  $760,000
For a … (2 comments)

LARGE Sectional Sofas in SMALL Rooms - How to Make it WORK! - 10/05/10 04:23 PM
LARGE Sectional Sofas in SMALL Family Rooms  -  How to Make it WORK!
Sectional sofas are found in many Family Rooms.  They can work nicely when for families while living and enjoying their home.  When that home is going on the market.....it needs to work and look differently.
As a home stager I often suggest minimizing these sectionals during the time the home is on the market.  Why?  Buyers are looking for square footage and sectionals take up ALOT of square footage which will make a room appear small and cramped.
This Danville home had a sectional sofa and a large … (22 comments)

Why "as is" properties are not selling and why "move in ready" properties ARE selling - 10/04/10 11:52 AM
 
Lori Cain in Tulsa has done a GREAT post to illustrate why sellers must have their home in "move in ready" condition to SELL....and to use the services of a Home Stager to identify all necessary projects and assist to have the property showcased.
As she has said so well....Your home will sell IF it is in top condition, priced correctly and marketed aggressively...WIN-WIN-WIN! 
 
 
Via Lori Cain - Midtown Tulsa Real Estate (Chinowth & Cohen Realtors):
Why "as is" properties are not selling and why "move in ready" properties ARE selling

When preparing your home for sale, … (3 comments)

 
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