myths: Myth # 5 BUSTED - Homeowners can stage a home themselves. WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES - 11/15/06 11:17 PM
Myth # 5 BUSTED - Homeowners can not stage a home themselves.
I might also have entitled this: Stager heal thyself.
WARING: THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG MAY CONTAIN IMAGES THAT WILL BE OFFENSIVE TO THOSE WITH STYLE AND GOOD TASTE.
It is difficult, if not impossible, for homeowners to view their home objectively.  It is easy for people to overlook, downplay, or blatantly ignore flaws in their own home.  When we moved into our new homes we have grand visions of repainting, repairing holes, fixing cracks and updating the light fixtures but as time goes on and we … (6 comments)

myths: Myth #6 Busted - Home staging just means removing the clutter. - 11/13/06 11:38 PM
Home staging is more than just decluttering.   Anyone can take everything off the kitchen counter or strip a bathroom so there is nothing in it - so why should people hire someone to do it for them?  Professional home stagers are trained to; first get rid of the clutter, then add decorative elements and / or emotional connection points that will appeal to a broad range of home buyers.  Just cutting the clutter is not enough.  You do not want the room to end up looking stark.  Every room should be warm and inviting, beautifully decorated and stylishly current.  Homes that … (21 comments)

myths: Top 10 Myths about Home Staging - 11/12/06 11:29 PM
 
 Top 10 Myths about Home Staging
10         Most buyers can see beyond the home's décor without staging.
9           Home stagers are in competition with realtors.
8           After staging your home you should raise the list price.
7          Some homes are just too small or old to stage.
6           Home staging just means removing the clutter.
5          Homeowners can just stage their homes themselves.
4          Suggesting a home stager insults the homeowner by implying they have bad taste.
3          Home Staging is a fad and probably won't be around this time next year.
2.          Home stagers can transform any property for under $2000.
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