How do you set yourself apart? - 09/28/07 09:20 PM
We staged a beautiful home this week. It has been on the market for 3 months as an owner occupied property. Due to a job transfer, the owners eventually had to move, leaving the home vacant. As beautiful as this property is, there are currently 14 homes for sale in this … (9 comments)
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Staging your way to a great Visual Tour..... - 09/28/07 09:08 PM
We completed a staging in Huger SC today. The property is new construction. Prior to staging the agents (who actually are friends of mine & have never used me for vacant properties) paid for a visual tour. Here is a link to that tour... http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?sk=16&t=1225069Tonight, after staging, I completed a RES. … (5 comments)
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What can you get for $3M ? You might be surprised.... - 09/24/07 07:22 PM
Ok, I wasn't prospecting tonight.... though I do have a property that I'm staging by October 17th that is currently listed for $3.1 M & nearing the completion of construction. This particular agent is savvy & knows that on the Isle of Palms there is currently 8 years worth of inventory … (9 comments)
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The power of a Consultation... - 09/23/07 12:24 PM
I recently had one of my great client/agents refer me to another agent for a home that needed a little help. I provided them with a written consultation & then did 2 follow up walkthroughs to tweek some final changes. The homeowners weren't originally sold on the idea of staging, but … (12 comments)
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So, you think you want to stage vacant homes? Thoughts on inventory.... - 09/22/07 02:47 PM
Ok, most of you know that I own the bulk of the inventory that I stage with. There are pros & there are cons. I thought as one who has a significant amount, I would give a little snapshot. I'm hoping that others who have a lot will chime in as … (26 comments)
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Promoting a listing by promoting staging! - 09/21/07 06:39 PM
One of the projects I have been working on this week is a lovely home in Summerville, SC. It has been on the market for 1 1/2 yrs! The agents husband is the builder and well.... they are a little frustrated in the current market. They contacted me last week to … (13 comments)
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No SNOB here... Come see for yourself.... - 09/21/07 06:28 PM
Here in Charleston, SC we have a restaurant called SNOB (Slighly North of Broad). You see, living South of Broad is a big deal! This is where history awaits.... beautiful homes, The Battery, waterfront parks....
The home I finished staging today is no SNOB, it is in fact, South of Broad.. take … (8 comments)
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Breast Cancer Awareness... Putting your money where your mouth is... - 09/16/07 09:51 PM
First Impressions Home Staging & Interior ReDesign announces that all of its Charleston Design Specialists have decided to donate 10% of all staging & consultation fees to Breast Cancer awareness for the time period of September 15th - October 15th, 2007. Thus far over $100 has been raised in this campaign. … (3 comments)
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And the results are in... Design Star Winner.... (Spoiler Alert!) - 09/16/07 09:25 PM
The design star winner is Kim.... I voted for her, so I'm very happy. I thought Todd was absolutely a great sport stepping away giving her the stage. What a man!
I really enjoyed this last season, but would have enjoyed seeing more individual challenges and less group challenges. Now I'm … (13 comments)
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Staging a 1923 loft in downtown Charleston - 09/10/07 06:01 PM
This is a beautiful renovation in downtown Charleston, SC. The home has many original features and some gorgeous modern additions. Take a look at the real estate show to see how staging can warm a modern space & create appeal to a wider range of buyers.
When dealing with an … (7 comments)
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A Correction in the Rain... Williams Sonoma Trade Discount - 09/07/07 06:50 PM
Apparently I was incorrect in my earlier Blog (which I have since deleted) when I listed a form for the Williams Sonoma Trade Discount. I upset a few members of AR & the organization that I had received the heads up from. Apparently they worked long and hard to be recongnized by this organization … (6 comments)
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Calling Website designers, let's see what you've got - 09/06/07 05:10 PM
I currently have two websites, www.RedesigningCharleston.com and www.StagingAndRedesign.com. At the beginning of the year my company will be undergoing some changes and I would like the websites to reflect these changes. With that said, any web designers out there who would be interested in bidding for the renovation and maintanance of … (4 comments)
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Do linens make a difference? - 09/02/07 06:37 PM
I often advise clients the importance of having nice linens on the bed rather than old worn out, or mismatched sets. This is one of the things that they often decide is unimportant despite the rather small cash outlay. I personally enjoy having beautiful linens on my bed with high threadcounts … (38 comments)
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Liquid Equity... upgrading the master bath - 09/01/07 08:34 PM
Liquid Equity = Paint.... Possibly the simplest way to update and upgrade a bathroom. Check out what some primer, a quart of paint & a few simple accessories can do. In today's market, would this make a difference turning a showing into a sale?
(I wish I had shut the closet door for … (5 comments)
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