real estate: Oh my, a Barny Dining Room Transformation - 07/11/09 08:03 PM
Sometimes transforming a room is as simple as adding a coat of paint $50, Replacing the lighting $50 and decluttering $0. You don't need a ton of artwork, accessories and distractions. Staging is about showcasing the space, the floors, windows and architectural details. In the after pictures below the space is the star.
BEFORE AFTER
Call Rockland Home Staging for to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. Let us take the guesswork out of getting your home ready for sale. (845)731-9510.
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real estate: No cost Home Staging - 06/17/09 02:59 PM
Sometimes home staging is just a matter of rearranging the furniture to make the space appear larger and more aesthetically pleasing. Rockland Home Staging recently did a consultation with the owner of a one bedroom condo. The unit was overpowered by the large entertainment center and bulky furniture. We had a budget of $0 for this project. I was called in to to a consultation and the homeowners did all the heavy lifting! Here are the results.
The photos on the left are the actual MLS photos, mine are on the right. I think choosing a good angle and having a … (14 comments)
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real estate: There's something about red... - 07/01/08 07:54 AM
Buying a home is an emotional process and color effects emotion. Using red in a home can add the drama needed to evoke that emotional response in potential buyers. Red is the color of passion and energy. Using red in the bedroom creates a rich look that buyers will respond to. Red also looks great in photographs. The rooms with red accents will stand out from the sea of beige on MLS.
Both of the above bedrooms were staged using the things the homeowner already had on hand. Home staging does not need to be an expensive … (44 comments)
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real estate: They call me the heavy - all must obey. - 07/06/07 07:39 AM
There is one particular real estate office in Rockland County NY that I work with frequently. The have affectionately labeled me "THE HEAVY". They call me when there is a particular issue with a home that they feel uncomfortable talking about. Or they don't think the owners will be receptive to their suggestions for whatever reason.
Real estate is not all, new jobs, new babies and marriages. There is a much darker side to the industry that they don't mention in the glossy brochures with smiling homeowners shaking hands with their Realtors. The relationship between Realtor and Homeowner can be filled … (50 comments)
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real estate: The Real Estate Trifecta - 07/02/07 07:50 PM
In today's competitive real estate market homeowners need to be savvy in order to get the greatest returns on their investment. For most people the sale of their home is the largest financial transaction they will ever undertake. Homeowners should not leave their fate up to change. I think a lot of people spin the wheel and let fortuna decide their fate, but their is a better way. I call it the Real Estate Trifecta.
The components of the Trifecta are simple:
Home Staging Fantastic agentProfessional photography / web presence With these three components in alignment success will surely be the outcome. … (14 comments)
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real estate: AR Fantasy Real Estate Office - ACTIVE REALTY INC. - 06/05/07 03:26 PM
I'm sure you've all heard of fantasy football teams, I've heard of them, I'm not exactly sure how it works but I thought I'd put a spin on the concept and create an Active Rain Fantasy Real Estate Office.
First thing any great office needs is a few top agents, the big dogs, the sharks. These real estate agents get it, the total package: great marketing, staging, photography, blogging, local content, great personalities. These guys have it ALL.
So here's my starting lineup. (OK I know I'm mixing sports metaphors here but it is a fantasy team) First up we have: … (63 comments)
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real estate: I'm never coming out of the closet. NEVER!!! (and you can't make me) - 04/02/07 09:03 PM
My walk in closet is the one place in the home that is mine, I have complete control. It is neat, organized and color coordinated. What more can you really ask of a space. When things get really hectic in the house and the chaos is threatening to take over my husband always says, "HONEY WHY DON'T YOU GO STAND IN YOUR CLOSET FOR A FEW MINUTES - I'M SURE IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER" And you know what it usually works. ...........As a home stager in Rockland County NY I really try to practice what I preach so when people … (30 comments)
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real estate: How I used chocolate to market my Home Staging business. - 03/14/07 02:30 PM
Well it has been about one month since I set out on my chocolate house marketing adventure so I thought I would tell you how it went. Allthgether I visited 15 real estate offices in Rockland County in one week period. The response was overwhelmingly positive. I met the nicest people in my travels. Realtors and office managers loved the chocolates and invited me in to meet the Realtors and discuss homes staging.
I went to each office in Rockland from Piermont to Pomona and everywhere in between. I had a specific purpose in mind for each visit.
To meet the office manager if possible … (24 comments)
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real estate: Is Real Estate your dream job? - 03/04/07 06:34 AM
Realtor Magazine Online recently reported that nearly four out of five U.S. workers - 84 percent - say they aren't employed in their dream jobs. This statistic really surprised me. It means that only 16% of Americans are living the dream. Another thing that I found surprising was the at jobs that reported the highest job satisfaction do not correlate to the highest paying jobs. Here is a list of the top 6 rated professions:
Police and firefighters 35 percentTeachers 32 percent Real estate professionals: 28 percent Engineers: 25 percent Travel industry: 22 percent Nurses: 18 percentCareers in Real Estate are way above the … (48 comments)
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real estate: Rockland Home Staging - 02/25/07 02:21 PM
Rockland Home Staging - We turn home browsers into home buyers.
Selling a home can be an exciting yet stressful time. Each person who views your home is a potential buyer and first impressions are critical. By using proven and inexpensive home staging techniques, Rockland Home Staging will accentuate the positive aspects of your home, and present it to buyers in the best possible light. Our expertise will transform your home so buyers will see it as not simply one of many potential houses they have looked at, but as the Home they can envision as their own.The National Association of Realtors … (5 comments)
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real estate: What is a picture really worth? - 02/18/07 09:17 PM
NAR reported recently that there are more home on the market now than there have been in the last decade. Realtors have to do everything possible to make their homes take center stage. 85% of home buyers start their search on the internet so staging the home and getting great photographs are critical. It is hard to get good shots with a regular point and shoot camera. I have been searching for a while and have finally found the perfect camera for home stagers and Realtors alike.
I just received my new Kodak EasyShare V705 wide angle camera the other day and I have to agree with Jeff … (45 comments)
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real estate: Myth # 5 BUSTED - Homeowners can stage a home themselves. WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES - 11/16/06 07:17 AM
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)
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real estate: Top 10 Myths about Home Staging - 11/13/06 07:29 AM
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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real estate: Is it the camera that takes the best pictures or is it the photographer? - 10/15/06 09:47 AM
* * I took this photo at the Jersey Shore then had it blown up to 40 x 30 - it was gorgeous!
Is it the camera that takes the best pictures or is it the photographer?
A note about focal lengths. When you are comparing cameras you want the smallest focal length for wide angles. When looking at zoom you want the highest length. The focal length for each camera should be listed right on the camera or on the box. The chart below may be helpful. Typical focal lengths and their 35mm format designations < 20mm Super Wide Angle 24mm - 35mm Wide Angle … (16 comments)
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