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staging: How DOES one stage an OUTHOUSE? - 07/30/10 10:07 PM
A Realtor I work with left a message on my voicemail with an unusual request.  He wanted me to do my "magic" on his new listing.  He said it was a log cabin, it was a ninety minute drive, and he would pick me up, help with the staging, and drive me home. Oh yeah, and one other thing--there's no indoor plumbing.
Hmm...I was intrigued. I went on his website to see photos, and was very discouraged with what I saw.  It was being sold furnished, and let's just say the decor was shabby chic without the chic. There was no … (42 comments)

staging: Decorating vs Staging...what's the difference? - 07/02/08 12:20 PM
Bob Schenkenberger brought up this great question. I thought I would take a shot at explaining it, but would welcome all stagers to assist me!
The first thing I did was check an online dictionary, but that was really not helpful, because the terms "stage" and "staging" have taken on a new meaning in recent years.
Here is the definition for DECORATE from thefreedictionary.com:
TO FURNISH OR ADORN WITH SOMETHING ORNAMENTAL; EMBELLISH
As a professional stager, to me, decorating is furnishing and accessorizing a space, with the taste and lifestyle of the homeowners in mind.
Staging is decorating, also, but in a manner which showcases … (32 comments)

staging: Does Your Home Say Welcome...or GO AWAY!!! - 03/26/08 06:05 PM
 
When I was training to be a stager, my instructor told the class that she likes to create little bath arrangements and tuck them in the towels. She leaves them with the seller as a complimentary gift, and considers it to be a trademark of sorts.  I thought it was a clever idea, and started thinking about what I could have as my "signature" when I stage a home. It didn't take me long, because the answer was obvious. My logo is a front door, and I really believe in the value of a good first impression. Sooo...Voila!  My complimentary Welcome Mat … (13 comments)

staging: When EVERYTHING goes RIGHT!!! - 03/14/08 07:01 PM
What a joy it is when you take on a staging project with people who GET it!!!
                                                        
I get an email from an agent who found me right here on ActiveRain (my second project with him!). He has a townhome listing coming up, can I meet him there and discuss what the homeowners should take with them, and what should stay in the home? 
I meet him at the property. I take photos, return to my office, put together a proposal, and a list of each item I want to stay in the home. 
The agent calls to say that the owners … (26 comments)

staging: Everyone HAS one...USE IT!!! - 02/22/08 09:35 AM
I'm talking about your face!
If you don't have your picture on your marketing material, you are missing out!  You've probably heard it before, but I think this is important. 
When I worked in a real estate office, we received notepads from an insurance agent at least once a month. They were good quality (not the kind in which the cardboard back comes off the first time you use them) and they had a small photo of the agent.  He was very consistent, to the point where I eventually had them at home and in my car.  When I became a stager, … (41 comments)

 
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