Form over function? It depends on the space..... - 01/27/08 09:47 AM
Many people have home offices in their bedrooms these days. Almost all of us have computers, many have home businesses and we need a place to keep printers, desks, filing cabinets, etc. When selling your home, the bedroom isn't the best place for this!
When selling your home the bedroom should be … (23 comments)
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Targeting your demographics & being flexible.... - 01/27/08 09:30 AM
A few months ago a client called me for a consultation. She had seen an article in our newspaper about staging. (We were one of 3 whose company name and websites were listed.) She and her husband were in no hurry to sell. They were retired and felt that the neighborhood they lived … (21 comments)
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Terry Haas from Designed To Sell speaks in Charleston.... Her Tips... - 01/26/08 10:26 PM
Today HGTV star Terry Haas (real estate expert on Designed to Sell) spoke at the Gaillard Auditorium in Charleston. It was during the local Home Show. She gave a great presentation, very fun and entertaining.... She spoke about finding an agent and staging the home to sell. Throughout the presentation she … (10 comments)
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Creating a Carolina Chapter for IRIS members - 01/26/08 04:13 PM
We have set the date and location for the origination of the new Carolina Chapter for IRIS members. If you are interested in helping or joining, please contact me at melissa@redesigningcharleston.com or attend our meeting
When: Saturday February 9th
Time: 2pm EST
Location: 133 Elliana Way, Unit D, Summerville, SC 29483
Cost: $25 Dues paid … (2 comments)
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Did my agent know something I didn't know about me? - 01/26/08 03:29 PM
No really.... did she? You may remember the blog I wrote a month or so ago, When should you just say no? One of my best clients had just landed a real 'handyman special' and wanted my advice as to how to proceed. I advised that I felt they needed to … (19 comments)
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Sears, Dillards or Neiman Marcus? - 01/26/08 09:19 AM
When launching your staging business (or even assessing it periodically) you must decide who do you want to target? What is your targeted demographics? You must decide if you want to be Sears, Dillards or Neiman Marcus....
What do I mean by this? Each of these stores has a public demographic … (27 comments)
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South Carolina.... PRIMARY VOTING BEGINS TODAY! - 01/19/08 09:22 AM
With all the candidates available and the close races in both the Republican and Democratic parties it is very important that each and every person eligible to vote finds themselves in a voting booth either this weekend or next!
Republican Primary is today, Saturday January 19th. Anyone can vote (republican, democrat or … (4 comments)
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Do you yearn for the simplicity of the 1950s? - 01/16/08 10:55 AM
I love the style of the 1950s. I see pieces at auction and fall in love with them. I recently redesigned my teenage daughter's bedroom with pieces given to us - mint condition, modern 50s. The end tables in my living room are 1950s style maple. I think of Back to … (18 comments)
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Free at last... stock free that is.... - 01/15/08 06:10 PM
Ok, finally done. I've either removed or replaced every stock photo from both of my websites. I still have a lot of work to do to update sections on my local site.... things we are developing - slimming down - reorganization, etc. I am happy that we no longer have a … (7 comments)
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Is it time for search and rescue? Where is CRAIG? - 01/14/08 05:19 PM
I can't be the only one wondering this. Sure Kimberly Wester says that he's good, just taking some time off... Time? It's been months, right? Where did he go? No posts, no comments... Where is he? I think I'm going through withdrawls....
Have you seen this man?
I'm glad to see Anthea, … (10 comments)
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Making the most of your Real Estate Investment - Staging WORKS! January Newsletter - 01/14/08 03:02 PM
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The only one in this neighborhood.... Are you taking notes? - 01/14/08 01:55 PM
Grassy Creek in Mt. Pleasant is a great little neighborhood. The homes are well built and attractive. There is an active community association and plenty of amenities. In September, an agent for one of sellers in this community contacted us. The seller was moving, the home was now going to be vacant. … (19 comments)
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RESA Announces Rookie of the Year Winner - Mt Pleasant's Bevin Googer! - 01/13/08 09:43 PM
I met Bevin a year and a half ago on a staging consultation. (She was the agent.) We talked for a long time about my job and that I was going to begin training stagers in Summerville. She was very excited and after several phone calls and lunches she left real … (4 comments)
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Do you love Kirklands? You may need a kleenex when you read this.... - 01/06/08 03:35 PM
A sad day is coming to Charleston very soon. Both of our Kirklands locations are closing on January 31st. The manager of the one I shop at most regularly called me on New Years day and gave me the news. Yesterday I took my daughter to the mall to spend the … (21 comments)
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It is time to VOTE! RESA has 1200 votes now, do we have yours? - 01/05/08 09:04 PM
While I am up for nomination in two categories, I'm not here to campaign for myself, but rather for RESA. I'm a strong supporter and I want you to vote (even if its not for me)!
At last count there have been over 1200 votes cast, are you one of them? … (3 comments)
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Finally Stock Photo Free... Premiering our new look - 01/03/08 10:50 AM
The first of my company's 2 websites has gone stock photo free. It is something I have been meaning to do for some time, but just haven't taken the time to sit down and do the administrative and creative parts of the challenge. There are still some adjustments to be made … (7 comments)
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News from IRIS... IRIS Insider January Edition - 01/01/08 10:34 AM
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