smart stagers: Is Your Blog Reaching It's Intended Audience? Read the brick that fell on my head... - 06/13/08 04:53 PM
When I am finished writing a blog post (about industry related topics), I am always faced with the decision of where to post it. It would normally automatically go in Stage if Forward because I believe that this group has a large readership and my message will be heard, and I
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smart stagers: Congratulate our newest SMART Stagers - 05/27/08 11:29 AM
I just wanted to congratulate and announce some recent graduates of the SMART Stager training program. They are also new members of RESA. Please help me welcome:
Jill NeugebauerStep Up Staging Certified SMART StagerClawson, Michigan
Barbara DeckonStaged Inspirations Certified SMART StagerPost Falls, Idaho
Sherri Day-Ceinski StageMECertified SMART StagerFreeport, Maine
Melody HerrSelling
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smart stagers: How Staging Benefits the BUYER - 05/19/08 05:17 PM
Here are some thoughts on how home staging actually benefits the BUYER, fellow stagers please feel free to add to this list.
Buy a "move in ready" home
A staged home is usually move-in ready. This means that the buyer may move in, unpack and go on with their life. By
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smart stagers: Ten best reasons to Stage your Home for Sale - 05/11/08 10:48 AM
Staging drives more traffic to the home
80% of today's buyers preview homes on the Internet. Staging makes the home more appealing so buyers will choose it to visit.
Staging increases showings of the home
Agents love to show homes that look good. Staging makes homes look great!
Staging improves
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smart stagers: How Staging Differs From Decorating - 03/04/08 09:11 AM
There is a common misconception that believes that just because a home for sale is nicely decorated, that it does not need to be staged prior to going on the market. Keep in mind that staging is not decorating. You use decorating to create the atmosphere, but you also draw on other
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smart stagers: How To Sell A Toy Train: - 02/01/08 11:15 AM
As with any product that is sold, the buyer's first thought is always "what is in it for me?" Let's say we are selling toy trains. You would want to sell the features of that train to prospective buyers - bells, whistles, electric, number of pieces etc. You need to be
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smart stagers: Today I Made a Friend (well about 15) - 01/23/08 09:12 AM
Michigan held its very first SIF Roundtable discussion on Tuesday and it was well received. In attendance were: Rita Moffitt, Real Estage Plus, Stockbridge Marianne Sweet, Home Sweet Home Staging, Rochester Hills Bethany Hickman, Staged Transitions, Rochester Tod Barker, Tod Barker Designs, Ypsilanti Heather Durren, Staging Places, Beverly Hills Christine Uhl, Accent Home Staging, Brighton Tracy Allen, Address
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smart stagers: Michigan Roundtable - Mark your calendar! - 12/28/07 08:50 AM
It is official.... The time, date and place have been confirmed. Please join Michigan area Stagers for a Roundtable discussion: Date: January 22 Time: 11:30 - 1:30 Place: Cort Furniture Rental 42350 Grand River Novi, MI 48375 While I will be inviting as many stagers as I can find, space is limited to 20. Please RSVP early to
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smart stagers: Home Staging is SMART - 08/17/07 11:11 AM
Home Staging is a simple concept; Home Staging is taking a home for sale and increasing its overall appeal. This is done by first preparing the home by reducing the appearance of clutter, neutralizing it's interior, cleaning, and making any necessary repairs or upgrades. Secondly, a professional Home Stager will use
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smart stagers: Staging a Child's Bedroom - 06/30/07 03:41 PM
Staging a Child's Bedroom Trying to sell your home can be difficult enough without having to deal with what to do with all those toys! Following these simple guidelines will make your life easier: Start Packing - Choose a few (and I mean a few) special toys that your child plays with
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smart stagers: Is Your Home a Drive-By? Ways to enchance your curb appeal - 06/05/07 09:59 AM
Is Your Home a Drive-By?Ways to enhance your curb appealBy Cari Pilon A great marketing tool that Real Estate Professionals use is the curbside flyer. This allows people who are interested in your home to grab a flyer and learn more about your home for sale. What if no one gets out
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