jackson west: Home Staging Training - Online Courses are no "Field Day" - 09/30/09 05:37 AM
With
the influx of correspondence and
online staging training programs available today, would-be home stagers
are being mislead into believing that breaking into the
industry is as simple as reading a book or studying a course manual. Several of these programs are
offered by people who are not … (10 comments)
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jackson west: It don't mean a thing if it aint got that bling! - 07/24/09 05:50 AM
Many people think it is simple to stage a vacant property.
We've all seen the television
shows and all stagers do is bring in furniture to show the
size and
function of a room right? Perhaps after reading this you may
re-evaluate what qualified home
stagers do, for there is a … (30 comments)
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jackson west: Another City, a Home Stager and a Camera... - 04/01/09 06:01 PM
I
never knew how enjoyable photography could be until I started my
home staging company.
Admittedly I am not the best photographer but I do have an eye for
detail, and "shooting" interiors for the last 3 years has
helped me learn some camera skills.
During a recent
business trip to … (15 comments)
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jackson west: Home Staging - Exceeding Buyer's Expectations - 02/08/09 06:20 AM
As 2009 unfolds it's no secret that it is a buyer's market in most major cities. Vancouver is no exception. Now more than ever it is imperative that home sellers go the extra mile when presenting their property for sale. As buyers expectations escalate more people are turning to home stagers to … (23 comments)
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jackson west: Stimulating The Appetite To Buy... kitchens and home staging. - 11/06/08 08:33 AM
Warning:
the photos in this
blog may cause you to feel a sense of hunger, thirst or the desire to
stage your kitchen!
We've all heard it said that "the kitchen is the heart of the home". If
you've ever had guests over for dinner or thrown … (34 comments)
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jackson west: Vancouver Home Staging- revealing the "Rumpus Room" - 11/01/08 12:40 AM
rumpus room
When I was a kid, my cousins and I used to spend a lot of time in the
big room of our grandparent's basement. It was called the rumpus room and
it was our youthful domain. I am not sure if that is a common term … (21 comments)
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jackson west: Staging To Sell Fast In A Slow Market - 09/14/08 01:04 PM
It seems
the Vancouver Real Estate boom is over. According to statistics
released by the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board, home sales are down more than
50 % from this time last year. With an abundance
of properties for sale, savvy sellers realize the benefits of
having their properties professionally … (26 comments)
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jackson west: Reflecting on Home Staging - 07/23/08 06:31 PM
As I have not had much time to blog about our recent
transformations, I thought I would take a different angle and post some
shots of mirrors we have placed in properties for sale. First, I would
like to mention a few points regarding the use of … (33 comments)
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jackson west: Visions in Red - Home Staging in Vancouver - 05/11/08 04:00 AM
Red is
often a favorite color choice for home stagers due to it's powerful
ability to direct
the eye. Successful stagers know how to
incorporate red
artwork and accessories to capture
buyers attention without
overwhelming a space. There is a fine line between highlighting the features
of a room … (29 comments)
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jackson west: What would home staging expert Kathy Nielsen do? - 04/30/08 09:54 PM
I took note of the superb staging skills of Kathy Nielsen, owner of Georgia Interior Solutions, when I first got into the staging business nearly 2 years ago. Kathy stages a great deal of beautiful houses and many of them are traditional in design.
Here in Vancouver, our select service area … (37 comments)
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jackson west: Yes We "CAN" - Home Staging in Vancouver - 04/10/08 04:46 AM
If you are preparing to sell your property, be sure to create a look buyers desire. Dated fixtures can be a deal breaker, especially in the bathroom. It pays to spend money when preparing the "can" for sale.
Potential buyers will pay a premium for a bathroom that is fresh, clean … (34 comments)
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jackson west: Vancouver Home Stager throws a punch... - 03/26/08 02:58 AM
...of color into a bathroom.
Here is an interesting bathroom. Although cold feeling, I generally liked it when I first saw it. The fixtures were modern and even though the green wall isn't my favorite shade, I appreciated how it played off the polished concrete floor.
Painting this room a warmer color … (52 comments)
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jackson west: Vancouver buyers look down on home staging... - 02/19/08 10:16 AM
... when they view this property.
They see that a room that is 10 feet wide and 16 feet long can function as both living room and a dining area.
Have another look...
Appropriately scaled furniture and the strategic placement of artwork help create dimension and flow.
Reveal Estate is a full service Home … (56 comments)
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jackson west: The Grizzly Facts about Bare Rooms - 03/17/07 01:14 PM
The grizzly facts about bare rooms - observations of a wild Home Stager
By Jackson West
As a home stager, I secretly growl with frustration when I encounter vacant homes sitting on the market. Many of these listings lie dormant for extended and unnecessary lengths of time. Top Realtors and … (55 comments)
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