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Dish on Design Decorate Fabulously!

2008-09-19T14:14:00Z

Interior Redesigner Roberta Anderson, Owner of Anderson Homes Redesigned of Bremerton and Sandi Gregory, Owner of details (Redesign and Staging) located in Puyallup are teaming up to bring Washington state, Decorate Fabulously^{^TM} - a Dish on Design^{^TM} Workshop offering homeowners the opportunity to explore the world of decorating with a decorating professional.

Anderson and Gregory are both members of the Society of Decorating Professionals and are certified and specialize in One-Day Interior Redesigns, Real Estate Home Stagings and Color and are excited to share their expertise and decorating tips with homeowners. Says Anderson, "there are not set rules to decorating, but there are rules of thumb and common principals that as professionals, we apply to our work. We look forward to sharing some of the things we know to help homeowners become confident in their decorating decisions, ultimately creating a beautiful home."

The first workshop, scheduled for November that Anderson and Gregory will offer is Decorate Fabulously. Along with them, participants will explore the fundamentals of decorating; covering topics such as finding inspiration, drawing a floor plan, choosing color and more. If you are passionate about decorating (or baffled by decorating), building or remodeling a home, looking for design tips, or just need a girl's day out - Dish on Design has something for you. All workshop participants of Decorate Fabulously will receive the Decorating Assistant^®planner and organizer with magnetic furniture pieces and stylish carry bag.

For scheduling information and to learn more about the Decorate Fabulously Workshop or Roberta Anderson, visit www.AndersonHomesRedesigned.com or call 360.471.4663 or Sandi Gregory, visit www.detailsRedesignAndStaging.com or call 253.720.7635.

Bremerton Parks and Rec class; Home Staging 101

2008-09-19T12:44:37Z

Anderson Homes Redesigned and details Staging and Redesign have partnered to bring an informative class for home sellers. Our desire is to help sellers make their home stand out above the crowd in today's real estate market. Class is held at the Bremerton Parks and Recreation at 680 Lebo Blvd, Bremerton

Please register here

Community Programs

HOME STAGING 101
Learn how to prepare your home for sale in today's real estate market. See your home through the eyes of a potential buyer to enhance the selling features. Not selling your home but planning to remodel? Learn all about what colors to paint your house, remodeling products that add extra value to your home and curb appeal. Instructors: Home Design Consultants Roberta Anderson and Sandi Gregory. Cost: $25/$20*, includes handouts and goodie bag.
Thu Sept 25 | 7-8PM | #4814.111

http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/display.php?id=492

We look forward to meeting you and helping you get your house SOLD!

I get to meet Mary Carol Garrity and I can hardly wait!

2008-06-16T10:58:21Z

I just read my first Mary Carol Garrity book, Stylish Weddings, and oh my, I can hardly wait to hear her speak at The SDP Conference in Aug! The photos are beautiful, the ideas, recipes, hints, tips and tricks are not just practical and inspiring but do-able. This summer we are going to be having some casual extended family outdoor meals at our home and I've been gleaning ideas from this book. Just because we'll be sitting around a fire pit roasting hot dogs, doesn't mean I can't have the lawn and patio decked out and looking lovely!

I can't wait to get my hands and nose into her other books, and I can hardly wait to hear and meet her in person!

Roberta Anderson of Anderson Homes Redesigned Recognized as a Mover and

2008-06-02T15:26:43Z

Local decorating professional selected to serve on Development Council of The Society of Decorating Professionals (The SDP)

Kitsap County June 2, 2008 - Roberta Anderson of Anderson Homes Redesigned located in Silverdale has been selected to serve on the newly-created Development Council for The Society of Decorating Professionals. Anderson was selected out of nearly 400 members of The Society of Decorating Professionals based in Chicago, Illinois to serve on the eleven-member Development Council. "I am extremely honored to have been asked to serve as a member of the council," Anderson said. "It's an opportunity to influence the direction of one of the most dynamic and exciting organizations in our industry. The SDP is a group of very talented and dedicated professionals. The freedom to share and learn from one another is empowering to all members."

According to The SDP Co-Founder JoAnne Lenart-Weary, Anderson was tapped to serve on the council based on her demonstrated leadership within The SDP. "The leadership skills she displays are evident based on the successful business she has built in Silverdale and within Kitsap County and the way she shares success tips with her peers." Lenart- Weary stated. "Anderson is an industry mover and shaker whose creativity, enthusiasm, and willingness to give back to others will serve our members well."

During the one-year term, Anderson will serve on The SDP Development Council focusing on the Membership Development and Conference Registration. The SDP is the international voice of entrepreneurial decorating professionals who are expert in a variety of interior decorating specialties, including full service decorating, interior redesign, real estate staging, color and more. The SDP serves the public by providing connections to talented, creative, trustworthy business owners. It serves membership by raising the bar and setting a higher standard in certification standards, on-going education, and member networking opportunities.

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Anderson Homes Redesigned LLC

Roberta Anderson

Phone: 360.471.HOME (4663)

Email: Roberta@AndersonHomesRedesigned.com

Website:http://www.andersonhomesredesigned.com/

Roberta Anderson, Home Design Consultant and owner of Anderson Homes Redesigned is a nationally recognize and certified Home Stager, Interior Redesigner and Dewey Color Consultant. She specializes in Home Staging helping sellers prepare the house to sell for a higher profit with fewer days on the market; Interior Redesign, also known as One Day Decorating, a true Green Design concept, creates new spaces for the homeowner using what they already own. As a Dewey Color consultant Anderson helps take the fear out of selecting colors for the home. Anderson can be reached at 360.471.HOME or at Roberta@AndersonHomesRedesigned.com

Benjamin Moore Color Pulse 2009

2008-05-23T09:50:11Z

This week I was among a couple hundred color experts enjoying the beautiful surroundings at Newcastle Golf Club in Newcastle WA for Benjamin Moores Color Pulse 2009 High Tea. The view, the view, the view~ wow. I could learn to play golf just to hang out and enjoy the view, but I was there to learn about the color influences for the next couple of years. Mary Hoffman gave the wonderful presentation with fabulous color filled photos that inspired each of us.

Four area's of influence, Raw, Urban Silence, Simplexity, and Private Identity, all come together under the simplicity of the Eco friendly green umbrella. I think I enjoyed the theme "Raw" the best. Sand 9grey scale) will be the major influential color; sand in all it's colors, from the white, black and green sands of Hawaii, and all the different shades from beaches all over the world. Pared with sea and forest, you get an earthy pallet.

Raw wood makes you think of wood farmhouse tables, orange crates. Sand in cinder blocks and concrete. Under the Raw theme, strapping will be an influence in design, creating order from chaos. I laughed as I thought of the strapping idea; think tape holding your orange crates together in a dorm room. Think cinder-blocks stacked with cedar planks to house your books, TV and stereo (my first piece of furniture in my first apartment) Raw makes use of what we already have. . . . a lot like interior redesign!

Urban Silence- bringing the great out of doors colors into the city to slow down; greens, yellows and reds, Copper and browns, with lots of sheen.

Simplexity- refocusing on how we see form and color. Repetitive shapes help bring order from chaos. Darker shades of green, yellow, white (Grey is the new neutral!)

Private Identity, we want our space, we want to to be socially responsible, yet we want to leave our mark. . . Asia continues to influence color and design, especially Vietnam. Also think Spain and it's warm color pallet.

So how does this effect the Real Estate market? When buyers are looking for a new home, having on trend neutral colors in the home appeals to the turn-key house hunter.

Sometimes my Rig is "off site storage"

2008-05-09T21:35:41Z

Karen Otto's post prompts me to write and share another way we need to be safe. Last week while parked in a covered garage, my car was broken into. Fortunately, they didn't get much value for their efforts. It took two days to realize what I was missing (my bag with furniture glides, my Sherwin Williams paint chip box, my business binder with forms, and notes, and the little machine to accept credit cards). Thankfully, the next day the bag and paint chip box were found and returned. Nothing was missing, all my forms were untouched, but they really did mess with my poor brain; they took sections of the paint box and moved them from one section to another and I have to go through and sort those out. (I've often threaten to hire office help just to restock paint chip samples, the job I dread doing!) Unfortunately, we have to replace the broken door lock. I hate the thought of not being able to use my rig as more off site storage", but I may just have to do that. Be safe where ever you are!

Your Changing Furniture Needs

2008-04-26T10:52:12Z

Your Changing Furniture Needs

Times Of Your Life - itsap News Group April 26, 2008

Roberta Anderson, IRIS, ODSP, DCC

Furniture needs change as we experience more life. When we were younger, beanbag chairs were probably the chair of preference since they could handle our gangly frames. Now, we need that higher seating height and arm support to help us get out of our chairs! With the wide range of selection of furniture styles and fabrics offered today, furnishings for those special needs no longer need to look institutional or unappealing.

When you are selecting new furnishings to go into your home, or a parent's home, here a few pointers to help you on your way.

~Consider the health and physical condition of who will be the using the chair. Are they able to easily rise from and sit down on the sofa or into a chair? When shopping, make sure the arms of the chair or sofa are of good quality and sturdy enough to help support weight, and are at a good height for the user.

~Upholstery selection. You do not want your covering to be so slick you will slip right out of the chair, yet it should be easy enough to slide in and out as you rise or sit. Leather may be a good choice.

~Can the fabric be easily cleaned? The fabric or upholstery selection should be easily and thoroughly cleanable. Leather or microfiber can be good selections for some pieces.

~Is it comfortable? Sit in the chair and allow plenty of time to really get comfortable. Make sure the chair or sofa is worthy of your time! Can your feet easily rest on the floor? Does the armrest meet your natural resting position, or do you need to slump downward to rest your arms? Is the sofa long enough to stretch out on for that quick afternoon snooze? Is the seating deep enough to add or remove pillows for different needs?

~Lift chairs come in many styles, from traditional to modern, with a large selection of fabric patterns and colors and can be ordered "sized to fit." These chairs serve to both lift and recline and come with options such as different levels of reclining positions.

~Is the piece pleasing in appearance to the buyer? No purchase is satisfying unless you really love it.

An Interior Redesigner can help you with your selection of furnishings by giving you options with space planning. By providing a fresh perspective, a Redesigner can arrange the new piece(s) along side the more established pieces, creating a seamless flow and tying the look together with your treasured art and accessories. By creating and establishing proper furniture placement the space will not only be a pleasing and comfortable environment, but one that will take into account the changing needs for safety and maneuverability.

Roberta Anderson is a Home Design Consultant and owner of Anderson Homes Redesigned LLC. For more information, visit http://www.andersonhomesredesigned.com/ or call 360.471.HOME

Seattle Area SIFster's Round Table Guest Speaker

2008-04-05T11:05:00Z

SIFsters Part 2 will continue at Nadeau Furniture Store http://www.furniturewithasoul.com/

This time we have a guest speaker, our very own Susan Peters who will be sharing with us "How to Increase your Income with no Additional Work" a very intriguing topic and conversation she stated at our last meeting.

April 15 11:30 to 1:30

Lunch is being provided by Richard Rose, Northwest Regional Manager
Nadeau Corporation 18616 72nd Ave S Kent, WA 98032
425.251.0807 fax 425.251.0817
seattle@nadeauimports.com
Richard will be giving us a tour of his showroom of fabulous furnishings that are perfect for staging, so bring extra room in your car to bring some treasures home!

Space is limited to 15, so please RSVP as soon as possible! (Please email me and I'll send you the invitation)

Everyone who attended the SIFsters Round-table in late January had such a great time meeting one another and discussing staging, we all decided we wanted to meet again! All who are interested in attending are welcome!

Staged and under contract in 5 days!

2008-03-24T13:02:45Z

Last summer this 1978 split level home ON the lake was on the market for 6 months with nothing to show for it. When the seller was ready to re-list, her agent recommended to have me stage the home. The seller was willing to do anything I suggested, though she thought it "was dumb" to put money in the home. She did everything I asked. Replaced the dated carpet, painted most of the rooms, replaced the dated light fixtures, pressure washed the house and walkway, removed a couple Rhodie's that were overgrown and blocking the entry way and removed a few pieces of furniture. She even had new sod put in.

The house went on the market Monday morning, and on Friday of that week, she received an offer. The buyers drove by the house, fell in love, and then toured the home and made the offer. Hmm. . . the buyer DROVE by the house and fell in love! Wow. That means curb appeal is important. That means first impressions count. That means money spent to update the house is important. Huh, guess we stagers know what we're talking about!

Unfortunately, I did not (Ugh!) take a before shot of the front of the house, but you can see how nice and open the front of the house looks now. Before, standing at this angle, you could not see the garage doors due to the overgrown Rhodie's (she had them moved to the other side of the yard, and where the sod is, there use to be patchy moss and weeds.

After Staging, using their furnishings, when you walk into the front room, you see the fire place, not the back of the sectional.

This seller was a delight to work with, and I'm so happy I now have another believer in staging who is telling all her friends and coworkers!

'Give 'em the Pickle"!

2008-03-08T09:56:24Z

My husband and I volunteer at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton serving holiday meals to patient family members with loved ones in ICU. We do this because we know what it's like to have loved ones in ICU. The uncertainty, the fear, the urgency and the unknown all set your emotions in a uproar. Being able to have a home cooked meal served to you while you wait is such a comfort. We can't do anything for the loved one, but we can help their loved ones relax for a few moments and think about something less stressful for a few minutes while they eat.

A few weeks ago we attended the annual training day for volunteers. The usual information on hygiene as you go about your tasks, the HIPAA rules and regulations, hospital safety and security, and accolades from the staff thanking the volunteers for helping them do their job was given, all useful information and reminders. Towards the end of the training, a short inspirational movie called "Give 'em the pickle" by Bob Farrell, founder of Farrell's Ice Cream Parlors, was shown. The stories were truly inspirational and have stayed in my mind as I work each day at serving my clients in the best possible way. The website is full of stories that encourage and give you ideas of how you can best serve your clients in ways that make them remember you for all the right reasons.

I hope you will be inspired to go the extra mile and give your clients "the pickle"!

Seattle SIFster's Roundtable, Part 2

2008-03-04T11:35:35Z

Everyone who attended the SIFsters Round-table back in late January had such a great time meeting one another and discussing staging, we all decided we wanted to meet again! This will be a bit more informal and all who are interested in attending are welcome!

Tuesday, April 15 11:30 am

Richard Rose of Nadeau Furniture http://www.furniturewithasoul.com/has graciously invited us to his new facility to give us a tour and is providing lunch and the space to have our meeting. Trust me, you will want to bring your truck, and some tie downs and moving pads so you can bring home some of the great furnishings at Nadeau!

Space is limited to 15, so please RSVP. More info will come as the time draws near~

Spring into Decorating

2008-02-29T10:01:46Z

IRIS® Inspiration
Making you feel right...at home March 2008

Written by: Roberta Anderson, Anderson Homes Redesigned, Bremerton, WA

With spring peeking just around the corner for some of us, now is the time to tackle the legendary Spring Cleaning event that will be chronicled and seared into your family's memory for generations and touted at family events for years to come! Well, maybe no one will say anything, but it will help shake off the winter doldrums! Decorating with a clean slate can help the creative juices flow, and the possibilities are endless!

Bring the outdoors in, but don't stop with real or silk plants and flowers. Replace your accent pillows with bright happy colors, and a new lightweight blanket to sit under. Try Benjamin Moore's Stem Green 2029-40, Passion Plum 2073-20 or Summer Blue 2067-50, as seen in Pottery Barn, on a wall to bring in a fresh new look. Decorating is all about creating spaces you love to live in.

To see Benjamin Moore/Pottery Barn spring colors click here

THe SDP's Decorating Voice

2008-02-22T08:53:50Z

The Decorating Voice http://www.thedecoratingvoice.typepad.com/ has been birthed and now it's our job to grow it and The SDP!

"Follow The SDP through the perils, pitfalls, and fun of creating a beautiful home and successful business."

Please visit, read, post, comment, share, learn and educate others via The Decorating Voice. It's the voice of The SDP, and its our voice. So get out there and tell us what you think!

Thank you to The SDP Board of Directors for your hard work and innovative ideas to help us grow our business!

I found a GREAT handyman!

2008-01-13T10:54:21Z

So often I have been asked if I know of a good handy man. I wanted to let you know I have found a great handy-man, one I can whole-heartedy recommend! There isn't anything this man can't do; he's done it all and does it quite well! (His wife has kept him busy the past 27 plus years building, repairing and remodeling their home.)

As the grandson of a blacksmith, the son of a machinist, Roger Anderson, owner of Roger's Repair is the best there is! He spent his childhood working with and learning from his father, Andy (Roger) Anderson. As a well respected machinist who worked for many years at PSNS, Andy was known throughout the community as the guy to go to for anything needing to be done right the first time. Roger not only learned all his father had to teach, he's built his skills and abilities on his own home, helping neighbors and friends and working in Yakima on mission projects on the Yakama Reservation.

Roger's focus is helping the elderly, providing quality repairs, and proving to be honest, dependable and reliable.

Roger's Repair "the Handy Son you Always Wanted"

Roger Anderson~Jack of All Trades~ is licenced, bonded, insured and has a list of references a mile long.

Roger can be reached at 360.471.7643, or you can email him at RogerAndWood@gmail.com
contractors # ROGERRL931M3

Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions!

Color of the Year 2008

2008-01-02T20:10:05Z

Leatrice Eiseman of Pantone, Inc has name Blue Iris Color of the Year 2008, forecasting an influence in cosmetics, home accessories, and fashion. I think it's a wonderful shade of blue/purple and looks great paired with yellow-greens, grays, and deep plums. Though I may never incorporate this color into my makeup, it will show up in my fashion and home accessories.

What does this mean to the housing market? While I would not select this paint color for a home going on the market, I would place a large vase of iris' on a table, incorporate in throw pillows, and bedding, and I would select this for a new home owner! This color on a wall would give a room a bold and elegant look. Emotionally it anchors the soul, creating a contemplative mood.

As I sit and look at this swatch, it makes me think of spring and summer flowers, a nice thought as I watch the snow melt. I think I need to do some shopping. . . .

Can you Believe this storm?

2007-12-03T20:50:57Z

My goodness! What a storm we've had today.

Here in my neck of the woods, in East Bremerton, we received 4 inches of snow on Sunday, and this morning I woke up to rain, rain, rain. We had 2 new rivers going across fields, down the driveway and across our lawn.

We thought we would loose our drive way in the early afternoon,

and then I thought I was going to loose my water loving Black Lab when she got sucked into the culvert under our driveway. Moments later she popped out on the other side, coughing, sputtering and bleeding from the couple of little cuts on her head. OK, I had enough excitement for one day, but not my Lab. . . . after a good rubdown, she was ready to head back out and into the rivers.

I've been keeping watch on the road closures in town today, and looking at the photos people have submitted to The Kitsap Sun. My oldest son is a volunteer fire fighter at the Tracyton Fire Station. I'm sure he's gonna have a few stories to tell tomorrow.

Keep dry and keep safe.

Beautiful Home on 5 acres!

2007-11-27T12:28:59Z

Come see this beautiful new home, with wood floors, granite counters, a home office, gas fireplace, 3 car garage, master suite, three bedrooms and a huge bonus room, recently staged by Anderson Homes Redesigned LLC!

3541 Victory Dr, Port Orchard, WA

MLS# 27037496

Family Room off kitchen Master Bedroom

Five peice master bath

Home Office

Four piece second bathroom

nook between kitchen and dinning room

(And one day I will figure out how to insert photos to look great!)

Inspired by Abby!

2007-11-21T22:55:24Z

A couple weeks ago, Abby Reilly posted a photo of an inexpensive head board she made. I was so inspired by it, I made one for this week's staged vacant home! I used taffeta, 1/8 inch oak (it was the least expensive) and some batting. It is 60 wide, and 36 high. The photo doesn't show how nice it turned out, but it's beautiful!

Thank you Abby for the show and tell lesson!

Open House Today Nov 10

2007-11-10T09:54:33Z

A couple weeks ago the builder of this fine home hired me to stage his house. The layout of the home is great, with three bedrooms, two full baths and a powder room. Beautiful Bella Hardwood floors downstairs, gas fireplace, and a large master suite. With such quality of work and attention to details, hubby thinks we found our builder!

Please stop by to see this lovely home at 1525 9th Street in Bremerton.

God's Wonderful Creation!

2007-10-28T21:52:08Z

Saturday was a gorgeous day here in Washington. My hubby and I and our greatest friends spent the day "camping" and enjoying the God's wonderful creation.

We drove up to Mt Walker and enjoyed the views

Then headed to Dosiwallips St Park. After selecting a campsite along the river, we enjoyed roasting potatoes and cooking steaks over a rip roaring fire (We skipped the marshmallows and dove right into the choc bars after the meal!)

Before we headed home, we took a long walk beside the river and on the Maple Leaf Trail.

What a beautiful day!

Home Staging Pays Off When Downsizing

2007-10-01T14:14:08Z

This article appeared in a special supplement to the Kitsap News Group, "Time of Your Life" autumn 2007

When the decision has been made to downsize to a smaller home, whether it is for your parents or for yourself, emotions can be the hardest thing to overcome in making good decisions, so planning ahead is the key to a successful move. The thought of packing everything up, as well as the physical aspect of the actual move, can be overwhelming. When you begin to emotionally let go of the attachment to both the home itself and the items that represent many aspects of your life that have been collected over the years, it can make the move a bit easier. Remembering that the selling of the home is a business decision can also be quite helpful.

Selecting pieces of furniture, art, accessories that mean the most to you, and those items you must have in your new home will allow you to determine what is not needed and what can be given to family and friends, donated to your favorite charities, or sold at auction or consignment stores.

In either a buyer's or seller's market there are a few necessary steps required to prepare your home, ensuring you will receive the highest profit for the sale of your largest investment. Today's buyers lead busy lives and are looking for move-in ready homes. Buyers are unwilling to pay top dollar for homes in need of repair or total transformation to bring them into the 21st century.

You must look at the home from the buyer's perspective; they have no emotional attachment. When buyers are looking for a home, they carry with them all their hopes and dreams for a better life. A certified professional home stager's skill lies in creating a series of first impressions that help buyers visualize themselves living in that home. The stager knows you are competing against other homes in your local real estate market and will work to make sure your home is the "WOW House" without considering any of your emotional attachments. A home stager can help select items to update the look and feel of the home, as well as "set the stage" to make the home as appealing to as many buyers as possible. By eliminating excess furnishings, updating certain items, recommending pre-packing, and arranging furnishings, art and accessories, the home stager can enhance the selling features of the home, creating a series of positive "first impressions."

A stager can recommend key people to help with the downsizing and sales process:

•· A residential home appraiser can give you accurate information on the value of the home, as well as what improvements or renovations will increase the value and be worth the investment of your time and money.

•· A home inspector can help eliminate any surprises at closing time that might cancel the deal or can have a negative effect on the final selling price for the home. Making sure your home is in tip-top condition before placing it on the market is time and money well spent.

•· A hard working Realtor^® will have your best interest in mind when marketing the home.

By preparing your home, taking care of any maintenance items and hiring a certified staging professional, you are positioning yourself to reap greater rewards for your largest and most valuable investment. The relatively small investment of preparing your home for a quick sale will help you toward your goal of moving on to the new home that will better meet your needs.

Roberta Anderson, IRIS, ODSP, DCC

Home Design Consultant

Anderson Homes Redesigned LLC

http://www.andersonhomesredesigned.com/

360.471.HOME (4663)

Winds of Success Conference on YouTube

2007-10-01T09:41:37Z

The SDP annual Conference held in Chicago this year was wonderful. Some one mentioned that when the market is slow, it was a good time to continue your education. I have to say the conference certainly did just that, not to mention encourage, motivate, support and inspire. We met new friends, renewed old friendships, laughed and cried. I think it is safe to say a good time was had by all!

Here is a link to the highlights of The SDP's WInds of Success conference

http ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXuyq7AKNGk

2007 International "Stage It!" Society of Decorating Professionals Photo Finalist~

2007-08-17T21:44:10Z

Last week I attended the 2nd Annual Society of Decorating Professionals Conference in Chicago. Out of 500 entries, this before and after was selected as one of the top 5 in the "Stage It!" International Photo Contest. I am so delighted for this recognition! The conference was well attended, and membership has doubled in the past year. Many breakout sessions were taught by some of the most talented in the industry. It's a great organization, and I love the encouragement, education, and support I receive from everyone. Thank you to who attended, and for the recognition.

Emotions: Seller's and Buyer's

2007-07-31T09:03:59Z

One of the hardest aspects of selling your home is preparing your self emotionally. Whether you've lived in your home for just a few years or for many, many years, "letting go" is the first step to prepare your house for market. A potential buyer won't care if you brought your babies home to this house or spent "good money" on the drapes 15 years ago! Buyers will not even care if you dreamed and designed, scrimped and saved for years for all the customized details. You now need to look at your house as a commodity, an object to be sold. When you hire a professional stager, s/he helps you by looking at the house with the eyes of a buyer. By highlighting the homes' best features and by creating a series of first impressions, s/he helps "set the stage" for a buyer to connect with the home emotionally. Buyers carry with them all their hopes and dreams of love and prestige into a new home and the series of first impressions created by your stager can maximize and intensify those emotions. Having a home staged and placed on the market can be emotionally challenging as you prepare to say good-bye to the past, yet it will also be a profitable challenge; studies show staged homes sell quicker, and at top dollar. Roberta Anderson, Home Design Consultant

First Impressions Count

2007-07-17T18:09:21Z

A beautiful home, views of the water, a glorious kitchen, spacious master suite, and this was how the seller was using the living room. You know, the very first room you see when you walk in the front door. Talk about a mixed first impression! It would have made a buyer wonder if this was the living room or the gym or the play room? Another thought could have ran through their head if they got past this room would be, "Why isn't there any furniture in here? What's WRONG? If the seller can't afford furniture, can I afford to live here?"

Bringing in furnishings made a huge change to this space, making it worthy of the home, and asking price~