home stager: From Owner Occupied Staging to Vacant Staging - 07/05/08 06:13 PM
There are 3 versions of this home pictured below - first, before any staging was done - second, owner-occupied Staging using the client's  furnishings, third, vacant Staging, recently completed.
While this home was occupied, there were limited showings. Comments were that it was a lovely property but with few outstanding features … (30 comments)

home stager: When is Staging a Home Like Writing A Song? - 06/18/08 12:14 AM
If you've read some of my past blogs, you know that I used to be a professional enterainer. I'm also a songwriter, although its been several years since I've been inspired to write anything new (maybe moving 3 times in 4.5 years - including relocation to a new market - and … (11 comments)

home stager: REDESIGN - Don't You Just Love When Your Clients "GET IT" and Work WITH You? - 04/19/08 03:33 PM
I just finished a redesign for the most delightful clients. They asked that I use their furnishings as much as possible. I was able to keep my rental furnishing costs under $200. A few pillows, lamps, chairs, small office desk and some silk plants were all that I brought in. The … (1 comments)

home stager: HomeGain Survey and Staging for $403 to $584 - 04/07/08 01:23 PM
I know there have been AR blogs with a link to the HomeGain Survey before and I searched to see if I had bookmarked them to no avail. My main concern is that when I initially followed the link to HomeGain article, I read the following:
"On a national level, agents reported … (10 comments)

home stager: They Say Patience is a Virtue - This Project Took Eight Months to Complete! - 04/04/08 12:41 PM
I'm delighted to say that I have FINALLY completed the Staging on a new construction model unit. I first contacted the Realtors involved last summer and the model unit was finished last week.
This has been a long haul but definitely speaks to building the relationship with your Agents. They have … (3 comments)

home stager: McKenzie River (front) property. Although the view outside is a DEALMAKER, the view inside was a DEALBREAKER - 04/04/08 04:29 AM
This home is on acreage with an incredible view of the McKenzie River, about 25 miles upriver from Eugene Oregon. Our redesign was done using under $200 in new accessories, plus our normal Staging Redesign fee. We reconfigured what was on the property and were thrilled to hear that the Realtors … (16 comments)

home stager: Fire Destroys Seattle Area Street of Dreams Homes - A Devastating Day for Builders! - 03/03/08 01:25 PM
I just got an email from my staging mentor (a former builder) in the Seattle area, who shared the following news with me. The Street of Dreams Homes under construction just north of Seattle were burnt down early this morning with multiple fire bombs, believed to be set off by ELF … (10 comments)

home stager: If Dad Were Still Alive, He Would Chuckle At The Things His Stager Daughter Gets Off On These Days! - 03/01/08 06:16 PM
My dad, Bob:

- The 1200sq ft shop/garage in my back yard - yes, all my Staging buddies have "shop" envy.
- A really great cordless power drill
- Black satin Impervo paint
- A screwdriver with 4 interchangeable heads in the handle (2 phillips, 2 straight) 
- Industrial Strength Storage Racks:
A cart on wheels … (13 comments)

 
Home Stager: Janis Gaines • The Notably Well-Dressed Home•Eugene OR (The Notably Well-Dressed Home)
Janis Gaines • The Notably Well-Dressed Home•Eugene OR
Eugene, OR
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