home staging philadelphia: Boring Mirror on the Wall? MirrorMate Frames Will Fix Them All - 08/07/09 04:01 PM
As you may know I am a huge fan of MirrorMate Frames the amazing custom frame that can update a boring builder's grade mirror and give your bathroom a brand new look in just minutes. We recently staged the home of Kyle Korver, a professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz. When … (12 comments)

home staging philadelphia: The Home Sellers did all the work- Our Most Recent Statistics for Main Line Home Staging - 07/24/09 09:38 AM
I just got off the phone with an ecstatic Realtor- her most recent property was listed on Sunday, got an offer on Monday, accepted the offer on Tuesday and got a back up offer Tuesday evening. The reason she is so thrilled is not only because this home sold so quickly but because the last … (4 comments)

home staging philadelphia: If A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words then Home Staging is Worth Thousands More For Your Home - 07/17/09 06:58 PM
Still not convinced staging can help you to properly prepare your home for sale? Take a look at the pictures below of a home staging we did in Gladwyne Pennsylvania this week. If this does not convince you to stage your home I do not know what will! Staging can transform … (19 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Can You Make Accessories Only Staging Work? - 06/17/09 03:42 PM
As home staging professionals it is our job to help clients best market and present their homes for sale. Often times we are required to work within our client's budget constraints and our vision of how to best furnish and accessorize a space may not be feasible.  
In the past, I have hesitated to … (21 comments)

home staging philadelphia: A Home Staging Compromise in Wynnewood Pennsylvania - 06/17/09 10:03 AM
We recently had the pleasure of helping Sposato Builders with one of their most recent Main Line home renovations. This was an especially rewarding experience because the client chose not only to stage a few key rooms but also to finish the lower level of this home per our recommendation.
As a … (7 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Home Staging Strikes Again! Fear Not Philadelphia Home Sellers, Staging Works - 02/20/09 06:28 PM
Still not convinced that home staging can help you sell your home faster? Check out the email I got from a Philadelphia area home seller this afternoon:
"Kate,
I wanted to thank you for all your help and let you know that we put our house on the market yesterday and … (4 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Budget Home Staging Ideas That Don't Break the Bank - 01/31/09 11:37 AM
Below is an article from our monthly newsletter Prepare! Feel free to share these ideas with your clients on your next listing presentation.
Budget is a huge concern for everyone these days and now more than ever home sellers are anxious about spending money to get their homes ready for sale. Each month we will feature … (15 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Kate Hart Shares Staging Ideas with NBC Philadelphia's 10! Show - 01/15/09 04:29 PM
Are you a Philadelphia area home seller looking for easy and affordable ideas to get your home ready for sale? Then watch Kate Hart of Hart & Associates Staging and Design share her home staging tips on NBC 10 Philadelphia's 10! show. Kate's team stages homes in the Main Line and … (6 comments)

home staging philadelphia: New Year Home Resolutions - 01/15/09 04:09 PM
Below is a recent blog I wrote for my design blog Open House. I hope you enjoy learning new ways you can design and enjoy your home this year. KH
If you're like me, you greet each New Year with the typical to-do list: exercise more, write thank you notes, and … (3 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Window Treatments to Try...Before you Buy - 01/15/09 02:53 PM
 I have a confession! It is a secret that I have been hiding from my husband for the past 9 years. Here it is: I hated the custom window treatments in our first home. I hated them from day one. I hated them even more when I re-hemmed them at 3 in the … (6 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Artwork ... Jewelry for Your Walls - 01/15/09 02:32 PM
When I'm brought in to give advice for a house that's going on the market, or for a family doing some decorating, I often get the feeling that something is missing in the room. At first look, everything seems in place. The color palate is tranquil and on trend, the seating arrangement works well … (0 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Looking for Design Advice? Get FREE Advice on my Design Blog - 10/29/08 08:51 AM
As a home staging and design expert in the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia, I know how important it is for my clients to get the look they want in their homes without breaking the bank.  We all love the rooms we see in design magazines but creating that same room can cost a fortune! … (8 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Home Staging Transforms Contemporary Home in Villanova Pennsylvania - 10/28/08 04:34 PM
One of my favorite things about being a home staging professional is the dramatic transformation that occurs when a home is staged. Our team recently had the pleasure of getting a large contemporary home in Villanova Pennsylvania ready to sell. It is a spacious home with 8 bedrooms including an inlaw … (8 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Home Staging Using What You Got Can Make a Dramatic Difference - 10/20/08 07:48 AM
Many clients think that home staging is an expensive investment. They imagine truckloads of furniture and accessories being brought into their home and even more truckloads of their personal items being removed before their home can be shown. The truth is that for most furnished homes, home staging is not about … (3 comments)

home staging philadelphia: What a difference a day makes! Home Staging transforms this home in Montgomery County Pennsylvania - 09/18/08 06:41 PM
I am exhausted! Yesterday our team had the task of completely transforming a grand estate in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Since the home will not be on the market for another 2 weeks I will not post exterior shots but I promise to share some of the AMAZING architecture this home has … (3 comments)

home staging philadelphia: IT ALREADY SOLD! Home Staging Transforms this Twin in Wayne Pennsylvania - 09/17/08 02:35 AM
After almost 5 years in the home staging business sometimes even I am amazed at what a difference a little staging can make. I visited this vacant home in Wayne 2 weeks ago- a Realtor that I work with wanted me to take a peek at her listing and come up … (31 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Home Staging Helps Home Seller in Havertown Pennsylvania Prepare Home For Sale - 09/15/08 09:09 PM
If you are getting your home ready to sell then you need to take note of what my latest client in Havertown Pennsylvania did to prepare her home for sale. Three months ago I received a phone call from her- she knew that she was going to put her home on … (4 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Kate Hart is Coming to a HomeGoods near you! Learn Tips and Tricks to Transform any Room on a Budget - 09/04/08 07:17 AM
Have you ever seen a room in a design magazine and wanted to create a similar space in your home, only to discover the pillows you admired cost more than your mortgage?! Well real people like you and me have real budgets!  In my job as a home stager, I come … (24 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Making Models Work: Who is your target buyer? - 05/16/08 05:23 PM
Below are photos of a model condo unit we staged for a builder in Lower Merion Pennsylvania, a suburb outside of Philadelphia. This is actually the 5th time we have staged this model! Each time we stage the model unit it sells, and the builder asks us to move it to … (3 comments)

home staging philadelphia: Rooms that make you go Hmmm??? - 05/16/08 04:36 PM
As a home staging professional I hear clients ask time and time again "Why do I need to stage my vacant home? Can't buyers just imagine how it will look with their furniture?" As always I answer, "No. Buyers need to see furniture in a space so they can mentally begin … (15 comments)

 
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