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DID YOU KNOW THAT PACKING EARLY COULD ACTUALLY HELP SELL YOUR HOME? - 11/30/06 08:51 PM

Due to the recent popularity of HGTV's show DeSigned to Sell, many sellers are now realizing the benefits of working with a professional Home Stager prior to listing their property. Staging your home will not only give you a competitive edge in today's sluggish market, but it will help make your … (3 comments)

Teamwork - 11/29/06 10:35 AM

Staging is a tough business, let's face it, this is HARD WORK!!! SO WHAT DO WE DO THAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE?
Develop a team of professionals that you can refer and rely on always. A team of painters, movers, electricians, plumbers and contractors. People that are truly serving from … (4 comments)

Rejoice and Be Glad - 11/22/06 06:49 PM

Rejoice in the good times and bad. What are you thankful for this year.
When I think back to this time last year, I would have never imagined that I would be running my own business actually doing something that I love, would you?
I say this to encourage so many of … (3 comments)

I had an Epiphany (did I spell that right)? - 11/20/06 10:06 AM

Yesterday, my son in law (who I call Mr. G QUE) came over to help my husband carry in our new bathroom vanity. Beautiful by the way, black granite countertop over cherry wood free standing vanity. LOVE IT! Anyway, as he was sitting and chatting with us in our living room … (6 comments)

Are there not any sellers even out there for TV? - 11/19/06 08:42 PM

I was thoroughly excited when I heard that DeSigned to Sell was going to air 5 nights per week, weren't you? Come on let's face it, we are all HGTV Junkies. If I am not staging, then I am rearranging my home, or watching someone on TV rearrange someone else's home, … (3 comments)

That Little Voice in your Head - 11/16/06 01:06 PM

How many times were you on your way to meet with a client and that little voice in your head starts saying "What the heck am I doing? Will I really be able to make a difference in that home?
If you are like me, I question myself over and over again … (7 comments)

Blog 101, very 101 - 11/10/06 09:07 PM

Help guys...In this infinite world of blogging I suddenly feel helpless and confused.
While I thought blogging was for sharing information about our craft I am quickly learning that it is so much more about being totally creative and funny. While I am new to this wonderful world of blogging, I am still … (7 comments)

Pretend the Realtors are the Buyers! - 11/09/06 09:19 PM

Hey fellow stagers I would like to share a tip with you that has actually made my presentations fun.
How many times have you stood in front of that large room of realtors and felt that they just were not getting it? Here is something that I tried and it has really … (4 comments)

REALTORS, DO YOU BELIEVE? - 11/01/06 09:33 PM

As a professional Home Stager I have many opportunities to speak with both real estate professionals and their clients. What I have found over the past several weeks, is that sellers are calling me after their homes have been on the market for quite some time, very upset.
The reason why sellers … (5 comments)

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