Staging, It's Not Just About Pretty - 08/22/09 10:01 PM
 
Via Ana Hitzel AccentPositives Staging Corona (AccentPositives "Putting Your Best Space Forward"):
 "Forget staging it has no value in the appraisal..... I look for updated kitchen and baths (if its an older home) condition of the exterior and interior. This will determine the effective age of your house. You can have a 35 year old house and never has been updated or very little and a effective age of 30 years and the same house next door that is 35 years old and completly remodeled with a effective age of 5 years. Appraisers look at condition and updated items. We … (3 comments)

Men are from Mars and more...Interesting gender statistics from Coldwell Banker study - 08/22/09 09:58 PM
 
Via Ashley Whittenberger (Interiority Complex & The Interiority Complex University ):
In a recent survey of 1,000 individuals conducted for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC by International Communications Research, we see some clear data regarding how much men and women differ in the homebuying process.
Some highlights from the press release:
When asked how long it took before they knew their home was "right" for them, almost 70 percent of women had made up their mind the day they walked into the house, versus 62 percent of men. Fifty-five percent of women find it more important to be closer to their extended family than to … (2 comments)

Real Estate Agent - I'd like to recommend you but . . - 08/22/09 09:56 PM
 
Via Margaret Oscilia-Home Stager, Salem Oregon (Creative Concepts and Contracting, Salem Oregon):
Dear Real Estate Agent –
I’ve enjoyed getting acquainted with you and think you have a great many admirable qualities that home sellers will find important.  Perhaps your attention to detail, negotiation skills and networking abilities set you apart from other agents, and I should start referring clients to you.  I know you have lots of experience and vast areas of expertise.  Yes, your personality is fun, witty and entertaining, but your real estate photos online are killer. 
Killer in a bad way.  They kill any thought … (4 comments)

I Just Don't Get It... - 08/19/09 11:01 PM
 Help me understand...
My staged homes are selling on average 90 DOM, when the average DOM for my area is 178 days. I receive calls and emails from Realtors that show my staged homes with outstanding complements. But they never call me for their own listings? Realtors that have used me more than once (with outstanding results) only use me every once in a while. I realize that its hard to convince a seller to use a Home Stager when it's a new concept for our area. But I would think that the Realtors that have used me and the ones … (24 comments)

Getting your home ready for market – “Move-in Ready” is Key - 08/17/09 05:13 PM
This post comes from Lori Cain, of Tulsa, OK
I'm always pleased to see Realtors posting about the power of Home Staging. Thanks Lori!

Via Lori Cain - Tulsa Realty (Chinowth & Cohen Realtors):
Getting your home ready for market – “Move-in Ready” is Key - Unless absolutely impossible, it is my preference to prepare my listings to be “move-in ready” BEFORE they go on the market.
Because our inventory of homes is high and Buyers have much from which to choose, YOUR home needs to have the WOW factor.
When the Buyer walks through your door, they need to say, … (2 comments)

Ready, Set, Stage! Guest Speaker-Arkansas Institute of Real Estate - 08/05/09 09:45 PM
Arkansas Institute of Real Estate will offer a CE class for NWA Realtors this Friday at the Metro Area Board Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
I have been invited to be the guest speaker. My presentation will concentrate on the following:
What Home Staging is and isn't Benefits of Staging Types of Staging Before and After photos Talking to homeowners and overcoming their objectives How much does Home Staging cost Hiring a Home Stager The future of Home Staging The Arkansas Institute of Real Estate has recognized the benefits of Home Staging and is the first in the Northwest Arkansas area to bring this educational … (8 comments)

It's Time...To Get Your Home Ready For Fall! - 08/02/09 10:30 PM
It's time to get your homes ready for the fall market. We all know that the selling season starts to slow right before the holidays. So don't let your home continue to sit on the market. Get it "show" ready!
Ready, Set, Stage! is offering lower fees for the month of August to help you!
Give us a call or email us! We will gladly answer any questions or concerns you may have. We also offer FREE estimates!
Remember the cost of Staging is less than a price reduction!
Don't wait! Call us today!
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