platinum home staging inc: If listing a home this (or any) holiday - PLEASE READ! - 11/20/08 09:50 AM
This blog is for Realtors, Sellers & Stagers alike regarding the photography that might be taken this season to sell your listing or home.
Home Owners: Although you might be tempted to trek out the HUGE holiday tree and all the trimmings please keep in mind a few things before you … (19 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: "OMG, are you kidding me?!" - to "SWEET!" - 11/11/08 09:27 AM
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. was contacted by the home owner of a condo in the Pacific Palisades, CA for a Staging Bid. After turning the appointment into a Staging Consultation, the Home Owners knew they were going to need to put some good 'ol fashioned elbow grease into the house before … (31 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: ALL HALE Hero Harlen! I used the caped Crusader of Plagiarism... - 11/03/08 06:29 PM
As this has been a hot topic on AR, especially in recent weeks, I thought I would share my experience with AR's Crusader of Plagiarism.
One would think that having the Copyscape banner on every single page of my website would be sufficient. One would think that doing … (19 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Getting the look for Less - Bedding 101 - 10/11/08 04:19 PM
How many times have you walked into a room and seen all signs of life sucked out of it? Bedrooms more specifically...
How many times have you walked into a home and seen the "master suite bed" look like this? "Clean & White" in this instance is usually portrayed as lack-luster … (22 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: So what exactly IS Twitter? - 10/07/08 09:14 AM
Whilst touring through our vast internet I came across a Widget on a blog that said "Twitter". I had heard of it before but never investigated it for myself. Of course my curiosity peeked: I clicked on it and was sent into a whole other dimension.
"What fun!" I thought as I made … (11 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Do You Smile-box? - 10/02/08 10:59 PM
I do! Every time I meet someone new, learn somthing new or want to share something with my friends and customers. I blogged about this before, breifly, but just wanted to share directly with everyone exactly what Smilebox is.
Smilebox is a FREE download from Hallmark. You only pay for it if … (28 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Got Wrought? - 10/01/08 09:43 AM
Wrought Iron that is?
Just as beautiful jewels dangle from the lobe of a perfectly coiffed femme-fetal, wrought iron can be the final touch to any commercial property, home or grand estate. Setting the tone as guests arrive at your gated motor courtyard or welcoming potential clients into your … (6 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Unsolicited "THANKS!" - 09/23/08 09:31 AM
In a current time when it seems that everyone has tightened up their belts due to the volatile stock market, corporate bail outs, elections and whatnot. It seems that everyone is holding on to every last penny is preparation for the sky to fall.
But yesterday I received the kindest, most … (23 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Getting Interviewed? GREAT! Now, interview your interviewer! - 09/15/08 09:38 AM
As a follow up to my recent blog, Public Disclaimer to Ventura County Star article, I realized that I may have been just as at fault for any misunderstandings which may have risen from the verbal interview itself. I was so excited, so caught-up in the fact that it would be a HUGE … (17 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Public Disclaimer to Ventura County Star article - 09/14/08 11:20 AM
September 14, 2008
While honored by the opportunity to be included and featured in an article about home staging and the industry in the Ventra County Star Newspaper, there are some gross mis-quotings that occurred which we felt must be addressed publicly.
Connie Tebyani, owner of Platinum Home Staging, Inc located … (18 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: I've been having an affair... - 09/12/08 09:47 AM
I wanted to confess and share openly here that I have been having an affair. My better half, Platinum Home Staging, Inc. had some inkling I'm sure... Being gone all day and not answering the phone, ignoring my text messages until the next morning, actually "passing" on some jobs because I, … (19 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Your home has been on the market for months, now what? - 09/03/08 11:15 AM
Before we answer the first question, we need to address a few more scenarios about why your home hasn't sold.
The first and foremost being: Are you listed with a Real Estate Agent? Or are you trying to go it FSBO? If the later is your situation, you really … (16 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: 3 +2 Penthouse in Hancock Park, CA - 08/30/08 04:38 PM
Classic Handcock Park Penthouse
316 North Rossmore #606, Handcock Park, CA,
This beautiful 6th floor Penthouse in Handcock park is located directly across from the Beverly Hills Golf Club.
Panoramic views of the golf course and city skyline extends all the way to the ocean.
Classic 1920's, FULL serivce building. … (10 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Which would you prefer? - 08/12/08 01:28 PM
Here is how a penthouse unit in Hancock Park, CA has been represented (and on the market) since October of 2007
Here is how the home will be repsresented after Staging by Platinum Home Staging, Inc.
As a Realtor, and / or a Buyer, which would you prefer?
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Platinum … (36 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Homes KEEP selling w/ OUR help!!! - 08/10/08 10:00 PM
Another Staging Success!
Ventura, CA
This Home Owner knew that over 87% of buyer's shop the Internet first, before ever requesting a personal viewing.
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. chose paint colors, flooring, Staging as well as assisted with exterior and landscaping.
These Happy Home Owners opened escrow within 3 weeks! … (9 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Getting back to basics - Why what we do is SO important - 07/29/08 04:20 PM
Wellworth Ave, WestwoodOwner Occupied home is Staged and opens escrow within 1 week!
Wiscasset Drive, West HillsSold for within 97% of asking price after Staging
Saint Thomas, Oak ParkReceived 5 offers and closed escrow for $ 20,000 over asking price within 45 days of Staging!
Arroyo Del Mar, CamarilloVacant for over … (15 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Call me CRAZY - But VOTE for me! - 07/28/08 11:25 AM
Glam?
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UPDATE!
A call to arms fellow Active Rainers! Yes, I just uploaded a video to HGTV (what was I thinking?!?!) I appologize that the video quality is poor, but I'm hoping that my work wil speak for itself.
Let's try and get at least ONE Stager into the mix … (42 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: SoCal Stagers rally together for Foster Kids - 07/22/08 09:10 AM
A project that has been over 2 months in the making finally came to fruition on Monday July 21, 2008. It all began with one of my best clients taking myself and her brother to the Dream Center of Los Angeles. After touring the facility, seeing the GREAT works … (18 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs! - 07/17/08 11:48 PM
Signs, signs......signs I'm not ready to sell my house! At least that is what this is telling potential Buyers. These signs are telling Buyers, "This is MY house - and it could be yours, but not yet...."
When preparing your home for sale, as a Home Owner you need … (10 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: I Staged it Photo Contest - my entry =) - 07/17/08 09:30 PM
Connie Tebyani - Platinum Home Staging, Inc.
1. Vacant new home - This particular home, although new, had some rather "awkward" areas in the floor plan. Our staging made sense of those areas, brought attention to the details of the architecture and most importantly: kept to the style of the home … (24 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Los Feliz, CA ~ in Escrow in just 1 week! - 07/14/08 12:53 PM
Homes ARE selling, with OUR help!
Effingham Place, Los Feliz, CA 90024 View Map
Platinum Home Staging, Inc was called in to stage this Spanish remodel in Los Feliz, CA which was listed for $1.8M.
In today's market, the Broker / Owner knew he needed an "edge" to draw potential … (12 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Why would a Developer choose to forego.....(a bit of a rant) - 07/11/08 02:13 PM
I really wish Developers and Builders were also in larger numbers here on AR. Even the "builder" groups seem to be filled more with Realtors and posts about their listings, than the Builders and Developers themselves. Please, if you have a viable relationship with a Builder, Developer, Contractor or the like, … (27 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Oh, how I love my Vendors, let me count the ways.... - 07/08/08 09:08 PM
Really, I LOVE my Vendors, with a capitol V, and wanted to share with everyone just HOW IMPORTANT your vendors are to your business. Your Vendors can make or break your business, and HOW?!?!
If your vendors are treated with disrespect, they will let you know it. Most likely not to … (7 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Calabasas 1 story, Single Family home for UNDER $340,000 !!!! - 06/30/08 05:09 PM
Calabasas Home for under $340,000!
23777 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91361 View Map
This 1 story, single family, manufactured home is located in beautiful Calabasas,CA
GORGEOUS and incredible 3+2 with 2 car attached garage.
BRAND NEW never lived in. Custom kitchen w/ stainless steel app., corian counters. Stone fireplace, french … (7 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Home Staging Los Angeles - Call Platinum Home Staging, Inc. - 06/26/08 09:05 AM
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Platinum Home Staging, Inc. has been recognized and grown into a tremendous success built on customer service, integrity and best of all, customer referrals. Specializing in Home Staging, Interior Decorating and Model Home Interiors. Serving the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley and greater Ventura County areas. A home's first … (6 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Home Staging in Ventura & Santa Barbara Areas - Call Platinum Home Staging, Inc. - 06/25/08 10:29 PM
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Platinum Home Staging, Inc. has been recognized and grown into a tremendous success built on customer service, integrity and best of all, customer referrals. Specializing in Home Staging, Interior Decorating and Model Home Interiors. Serving the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley and greater Ventura County … (8 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Home Staging Consultation in Oak Park, CA helps lead to...5 Offers and $20,000 over asking price!!! - 06/24/08 09:24 PM
We just received fabulous news from a Real Estate Agent who enlisted the services of Platinum Home Staging, Inc. She had a home owner that needed that third party, unbiased opinion to prepare their home for sale.
After a VERY small investment, a 2 hour tour of the home inside and … (8 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: ...and the LREA said, "This can't possibly be the same house!" - 06/24/08 08:39 AM
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. is in the process of finishing a project that has been a few weeks in the making. The Home Owner "get's it" when it comes to Staging and called us in along with a team of other contractors to get this home up to par; not only … (16 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Staging Alternatives to "Setting" the Table - 06/20/08 10:22 PM
In Staging, when it comes to setting the table there seems to be a huge variance to the thought of "to set or not to set". In a majority of the homes and areas where I Stage, setting at least 1 table is considered "normal". Considering you usually not only have … (47 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Platinum Home Staging, Inc. stages Los Feliz, CA - "I admit it! It was ME! I DID IT, in the cellar with a candlestick!" - 06/20/08 07:43 PM
This Los Feliz home was nothing but construction paper, dust, and paint cans ~ Then enters Platinum Home Staging, Inc. This project was just completed today, is being photographed over the weekend and hits the market on Tuesday. DON'T WAIT ~ This house will NOT LAST!
I'm not going to bother posting … (15 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Platinum Home Staging, Inc. has partnered with Casino Self Storage in Moorpark, CA - 06/13/08 09:21 AM
OK - You have a listing that is full of furniture, collectables, books / magazines, CD's, pet beds, etc. and you've asked the Home Owners to "de-clutter".
The problem is, you don't want to offend your client, yet they can't seem to grasp the idea of cleaning, packing and beginning the … (4 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Platinum Home Staging, Inc. is partnering with Bell Arts Factory of Ventura, CA. - 06/10/08 01:46 PM
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. was first contacted by Josh Addison for Staging and Design Consulting to sell his water front marina home located in Ventura, CA. Josh Addison is also the founder of the Bell Arts Factory, a non-profit organization which focuses on bringing art, ceramics, music and other arts to … (9 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: UPDATE on: Integrity vs. the "Quick Buck"...rant - 06/04/08 11:56 PM
The Update on the following RANT; The following home was vacant and on the market for over 7 month. After our Staging Consultation on June 12, 2008, they DID repaint the interior and follow some other suggestions which were made - as of today, June 26, 2008 - it is NOW IN ESCROW.
A … (30 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Stager's: Protect your inventory during the summer months! - 05/30/08 04:50 PM
As we are fast approaching the Summer Season (for some of us it's already here!) more and more requests are going to be asked for Staging of outdoor areas. Front porches, tea gardens, pool areas or cabanas (lanai's=), BBQ areas or outdoor dining to name just a few.
Being in SoCal, … (20 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Teen Loft: Before and Afters - 05/21/08 04:27 PM
As an update to a previous post Teen room is no longer child's play, I mentioned that we took out the TV from the bedroom and placed in the Teen Loft. Now the dilemma with this bonus room is that there are essentially NO WALLS.
Imagine standing facing the main windows against … (16 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Note to Sellers: In today’s market, Buyers want your home in PERFECT condition - 05/13/08 09:39 AM
I received an email last night from the REA who listed a home which we recently staged, (see Staging Sold It: Staging and All) and the Home Owner asked if we could have our crew address a couple of the issues since Platinum Home Staging, Inc. served as Project Managers on … (11 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: A home by any other name, is not the same – Staging Kauai - UPDATE - 05/13/08 05:10 AM
Here on the Main Land, we name many things - our pets, our cars, and often times if we're lucky enough, we might name an acreage of land or ranch. It's not often that we name our House itself. It's a wonderous thing though, and befitting that we probably should; after … (3 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: What are you thinking?!?!?! - warning: BAD MLS photos - 05/08/08 11:54 AM
AGENTS - WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!!!!!?????!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Here are just a few local MLS pictures that EVERY REALTOR and BUYER is seeing of YOUR LISTING!!!! Whether they are local buyers or relocating from across the country or from the other side of the world ~ isn't the Internet a wonderful thing?!?!?!
Have … (26 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Help Us, Help You ! - 05/08/08 11:05 AM
We have definitely seen a shift in recent months, have you?
Home Owners / Sellers are calling, by the droves, for staging services! From simple consultations, to full blown make-overs complete with new paint, flooring, etc. It's been quite a phenomenon the amount of calls we're getting from Home Owners … (9 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: 7 + 9 in "The Dell", Hollywood $3.995 - 05/06/08 07:55 PM
Magnificent 7 bedroom, 9 bath home w/ 6 Fireplaces in "The Hollywood Dell". Large chef's kitchen with top-of-the line appliances, a huge center-island, expansive breakfast bar and a large Formal Dining and Living Room. The incredible, step-down Master Bedroom Suite has a retreat, wine refrigerator, spa tub, skylight, vanity, steam shower … (3 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Calabasas 1 story, Single Family home for UNDER $340,000 !!!! - 05/05/08 09:45 PM
This 1 story, single family home is located in beautfiul Calabasas,CA
GORGEOUS and increditble 3+2 with 2 car attached garage.
BRAND NEW never lived in. Custom kitchen w/ stainless steel app., corian counters.
Stone fireplace, french doors, skylights, recessed lights. Decorator perfect!
This home is a gem! Comm. pool, spa, gym, … (6 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Staging SOLD it - "staging and all" - 05/05/08 12:50 PM
SOLD and opened escrow at 97% of asking price,
AND the Buyer loved what we did so much that they want to buy it as a Turn-key residence, staging and all!
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. also acted as project managers for this property. ALL new lighting throughout the home, all new faucets, … (24 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Longing for the Islands - it just can't come soon enough! - 05/04/08 03:57 PM
I can't believe that even though I have only been to the islands twice in my life, this last visit to Kauai did me in - I'm hooked. I've been looking for every excuse possible to stow away in someone's luggage just to go back even if for only a couple … (3 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: It was snowing in SoCal! - 05/04/08 12:14 AM
Just to add a little humor to SIF and a looksee into my hectic life as a FT Stager. Sorry there are no pictures, and you'll understand why as the story unfolds. I'll try to describe it as best I can - just use your imaginations (we're good with that!)
The setting takes … (5 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Please invite Jessica to play in the Rain! - 04/24/08 01:08 AM
Please help me welcome Jessica Mann to the Platinum Home Staging, Inc. Design Team!
Jessica comes to us right out of University of San Fransisco with her 4 year degree in Interior Design, in fact she graduates at the end of May!
Jessica wanted get "real world" experience, and see what Staging was all … (24 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Staging a Senior Care Facility - 04/22/08 08:41 PM
We recently finished a project that touched me personally. A few years ago when my father was ailing, my family (all 5 of us kids) looked into Senior Care living facilities. No, not a quite a nursing home, but a "home" where he could still receive the 24 hour care which … (15 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: My first AR milestone – 10,000 and still going! Thank you, Everyone! - 04/17/08 05:48 PM
I can't believe I hit 10,000 - not that I was keeping track or anything ;-). But more importantly than tooting my own horn, I wanted to thank all of you here on AR.
Michelle Minch - For all her support and being the "Other Woman"Craig Schiller- For ALL the thought provoking … (14 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: PROOF - the price is NOT king! - 04/16/08 09:33 AM
Every multi-million dollar home has a decorator, right? WRONG!
I just thought I'd share pics of a few homes we have toured lately; some as bids, some as consultations, some we are in the process of staging. Some of the homeowners are in the process of "pre-staging", others can't seem to let … (12 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: A Teen’s Room is no longer Child’s Play - 04/15/08 05:58 PM
The Dilemma: A Teen boy who is a HUGE Star Wars fan but doesn't have anywhere to DISPLAY his collection. Yes, a teenager who actually is into collecting, but he also has 1 of everything to play with. (Mom used to work for Lucas Films ~ which doesn't hurt either). Keep … (25 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Do I have "Chump" stamped on my forehead? - 04/09/08 11:25 PM
OK, so we were recently invited by a Broker / Owner of several top producing local offices to present our Staging services and how our services could benefit his Team. Gladly, we accept the offer, and during our presentation I noticed what I'll call a "Power Couple" who I immediately recognized. They are … (19 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: When that Million $$$ house is a great buy, & why? - 04/03/08 12:23 AM
Recently, while presenting our services at a local real estate office to approx. 25 in-house REAs a very strange thing happened. This was a very high volume office, even in this economy, but what I heard resoundingly was, "How can we compete with all the REOs on the market?"
After about … (4 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Staging Kauai - Master Bath - Ladies this one is for you! - 04/01/08 03:50 PM
I'm not even going to blog on this one - I'm letting the pictures speak for themselves
ENJOY!
This is the "Masters" vanity & close up
Ladies, this is for you! In the MIDDLE of the room, and overflow tub complete w/ LED mood lighting.
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platinum home staging inc: Staging Kauai - the "Mosaic Room" - 03/31/08 09:52 AM
Before I get too far into the details of actually Staging this home; I thought I'd share some of the details of the house it's self, and more importantly the details the Home Owners and builders of this project put into it.
This is what is referred to as the Mosaic Room … (11 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: Staging Kauai Part 2 - The "Sunset Suite" - 03/21/08 03:33 PM
It's been a week or so since my last blog about the Staging in Kauai. Working diligently to research, gather, budget, get quotes, find distributors, wholesale and overseas shipping companies has been quite a task. I was finally able to put together a presentation binder and FedEx it to my clients … (3 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: What's in your "Arsenal"? - Show us your tools of the trade! - 03/21/08 02:28 PM
After recent posts about Appraisers who think you can stage using Photoshop, some REA's who "stage" with 10 cents worth of ribbon and are over whelmed to dedicate "a whole closet" in their homes to accessories, developers who want our trade "secrets" for free, etc.... I thought it would be fun … (20 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: What's your hesitation? - 03/14/08 11:37 PM
I have a question to pose to all of the "on-the-fence" Realtors in regards to one industry standard.
Staging
You just heard that little voice in your head ask, "Staging is an industry standard?"
Well, if you haven't made Staging part of your listing and sales presentation, may I highly recommend we meet … (3 comments)
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platinum home staging inc: SNEAK PEAK - LA Times Real Estate Section: Connie Tebyani, Michelle Minch & Shell Brodnax - 03/13/08 10:33 AM
Here's a sneak peak of this Sunday's edition of the
LA Times Real Estate section.
Michelle Minch , Shell Brodnax (RESA) and I had the honor of being interviewed and will be featured on the FRONT PAGE for staging, staging services and industry information!
So DON'T FORGET - this Sunday, March 16, 2008
LA TIMES Real Estate … (7 comments)
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