“I’VE NEVER USED A STAGER BEFORE…” PART 3 - 07/28/09 11:58 AM
This is the last of a 3 part series that addresses many of the questions we receive from Realtors and home owners who are calling a stager for the first time.  In the first article, we talked about the first steps Preferred Staging takes when you call us and schedule an appointment to see your listing, including consultations and proposals.  In the second article, we described how we present our proposals and generally how the staging process works.  This week I'm going to tell you how Preferred Staging keeps working for you after the staging is completed.
Preferred Staging offers a … (0 comments)

“I’VE NEVER USED A STAGER BEFORE…” PART 2 - 07/28/09 11:47 AM
Last week I wrote about the first steps Preferred Staging takes when you call us and schedule an appointment to see your listing, including consultations and proposals.  So, now what happens when you have the proposal and we're good to go?
Well, let's start with the proposal first.  Preferred Staging's proposals outline what rooms and areas are to be staged, and how much time we believe it will take us to stage the property - from loading the accessories we bring to the house to de-staging when the house has sold.  We also provide a general list of accessories from our … (0 comments)

It's what you expect in Georgetown, right? - 07/24/09 04:37 PM

Well, yes and no.  I guess it depends on what you're looking for.  When I think of Georgetown, I think of a historic town that was there before Washington, DC, cobblestone streets, and elegant homes with tall ceilings and fabulous crown moldings, decorated in the latest fashions from England and France.  Of course, that's the architectural historian in me coming out.  But we all know that's not what Georgetown is really like.  It's certainly not the experience of some of my family members who attended Georgetown University.  For them, it was more urban with trendy stores and great restaurants.
So … (6 comments)

"I've Never Used A Stager Before..." Part 2 - 07/24/09 04:00 PM
Last week I wrote about the first steps Preferred Staging takes when you call us and schedule an appointment to see your listing, including consultations and proposals.  So, now what happens when you have the proposal and we're good to go?
Well, let's start with the proposal first.  Preferred Staging's proposals outline what rooms and areas are to be staged, and how much time we believe it will take us to stage the property - from loading the accessories we bring to the house to de-staging when the house has sold.  We also provide a general list of accessories from our … (0 comments)

"I've never used a stager before..." Part 1 - 07/10/09 11:12 PM
Of all the phone calls and inquiries I receive, one of the most common comments I hear is, "I've never used a stager before... so I'm really not sure how all of this works".
Actually, the process is quite simple.  Generally, you tell us what you need and want and we take care of the rest.  Well, maybe it's not that simple, but that's not too far from the truth, and it really is quite painless.
Each staging company has their own menu of services and fees, so make sure the company can do whatever it is you want.  Preferred Staging … (2 comments)

A Magic Garden in the Bath - 07/08/09 05:24 PM
A couple of weeks ago we completed staging a beautiful contemporary single-family home in Reston, Virginia. The house is beautiful and the furnishings are quite nice, but there were a few pieces missing here and there, and the overall presentation lacked that oh-so-important "wow" factor (or "umph", as I like to sometimes say), especially since you enter almost directly into the living room. 
  
As is the case with virtually all occupied stagings, all the pieces are in the house, but they're just not in the right room or in the right place.  In the master bedroom, for example, the bed was … (0 comments)

A Magic Garden in the Bathroom - 07/08/09 05:13 PM
A couple of weeks ago we completed staging a beautiful contemporary single-family home in Reston, Virginia. The house is beautiful and the furnishings are quite nice, but there were a few pieces missing here and there, and the overall presentation lacked that oh-so-important "wow" factor (or "umph", as I like to sometimes say), especially since you enter almost directly into the living room. 
  
As is the case with virtually all occupied stagings, all the pieces are in the house, but they're just not in the right room or in the right place.  In the master bedroom, for example, the bed was … (12 comments)

Thank you, Mr. Trump - 07/05/09 07:45 AM
The Donald has come to town, and he clearly made his presence known last night!
Donald Trump and his son, Eric, recently purchased the Lowes Island Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia, which is about 3 blocks from my house.  The club and courses border the Potomac River, and across the river is a Maryland state park, so the views are beautiful.  Needless to say, the club name was quickly changed to Trump National Golf Club.

Last night, the Trumps hosted quite the 4th of July party.  Security was tight near the club.  One can only imagine what Washington, DC … (5 comments)

Zoning Issues & Unusual Spaces - 07/05/09 07:22 AM
We staged an absolutely charming house in Arlington, Virginia.  It's on the "quite" part of North Glebe Road, and sits up and back a bit from the street.  It looks like many other homes in the area, but looks can be deceiving.  This house is about 3,000 square feet, with 4 good sized bedrooms, a finished family room in the basement, and 2 fireplaces.  The screened porch leads to a large fenced backyard.
The front entrance has a bit of a hall, but then opens up to an absolutely huge living room with beautiful hardwood floors and a large bay window.  … (2 comments)

 
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Monica Murphy, ASP, IAHSP, RESA

Potomac Falls, VA

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