home staging: THEFT of STAGED HOMES - 02/05/08 09:23 AM
Two model homes burglarized! You can imagine some of the panic that my client had when my client called and said that the two models had been broken into and massive amounts of products were taken.  Well we have done hundreds of homes and it was the first time for our … (13 comments)

home staging: Display your artwork CREATIVELY! - 02/03/08 04:36 PM
Display your artwork CREATIVELY
If your home is like most you hang your art when you move in and even if it is hung to high or in the wrong location that is where it probably will remain until you move!
When I visit a home most often there is not enough art.  … (4 comments)

home staging: RESA appoints Karel Rogers Nevada State President - 01/21/08 10:23 AM
For Immediate Release    January 20, 2008
Karel Rogers has been appointed Nevada State President of the Real Estate Staging Association. 
"RESA" is the portal to the staging industry and is the source of education and business tools focused on the needs of real estate stagers. She will serve a 1-year term as President … (0 comments)

home staging: You've got a secret..Staging - 01/20/08 11:15 PM
Think of staging as your secret weapon. Yes secret for you Realtors.  Staging is what can set you apart from other Realtors when it comes to marketing a property.  Utilizing staging and home preparation services  can help you to dazzle your client in the interview process.  Sometimes  the homeowner will want to know "what's … (3 comments)

home staging: Are Staging Companies created equal? - 01/20/08 10:59 PM
Staging is all about creating a connection with the future homeowner. 
 When you are hiring a staging company be sure to interview and find out what types of products and services they provide.
How long have they been staging
What is their background in design, what formal training do they have for staging
What kind … (0 comments)

home staging: FREE 411 for Cell and land lines - 01/20/08 10:45 PM
This really works and it is free!  Cell phone companies charge us $1.00 up to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls.  Most of us do not carry a telephone directory  in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem.
When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial … (3 comments)

home staging: Sell your clutter...don't move it! - 01/20/08 10:39 PM
Getting a house ready to sell can be exhausting!  The de-cluttering and removing the "stuff" to a storage area can be costly and time consuming.  I often recommend to the seller to consider  putting the extra furniture and accessories  into a consignment store not a storage unit. 
Often when you move your new … (3 comments)

home staging: The house just won't SELL! - 01/20/08 10:33 PM
There are many factors to consider when a house is not selling.  But before you reduce the price of the home the first time you should consider bringing in an expert to give a critique of the home from curbside, throughout the home and including the back yard.
Our company has such services … (3 comments)

home staging: Does the home have curbside appeal? - 01/20/08 10:27 PM
It frequently happens that if buyers do not like the appearance of a property at curbside, they will often refuse to even look inside.  So it is crucial that sellers have a detailed strategy for showcasing their property.
The yard needs to be groomed, the path leading up to the front door … (0 comments)

home staging: Dirty house seen as a fixer upper! - 01/20/08 10:17 PM
Will the new buyer see past a dirty house? 
Answer: Probably not and the house will probably fall under the fixer up category.
When we are called to do a report for the realtor and homeowner on how to get the home ready for sale we often see a dirty home.  This doesn't  mean necessarily … (6 comments)

home staging: Don't wait 30 -60- 90 days..STAGE IT! - 01/20/08 10:14 PM
Has the real estate market in your area gone flat?  In the Reno market it has really slowed down and Realtors are looking for creative ways to sell the home. Staging is a great way to get new interest in a home that has been on the market for over 30 … (3 comments)

home staging: Looking to give yourself a raise? - 01/18/08 08:53 AM
Realtors...want to give yourself a RAISE?
STAGE YOUR LISTINGS AND YOU COULD MAKE $32,500 OR MORE ... PER YEAR!
The median home price in Reno/Sparks Washoe County is $332,000
Staged homes bring in 3-10% over the listing price. This equates to an equity gain of    $9,960- $33,200 or an average of $21,580 per property.At 3% … (0 comments)

home staging: Successful STRATEGY--STAGING - 01/18/08 08:50 AM
Strategy for Success...STAGING
We can all agree that selling a house is all about the marketing efforts that the Realtor and homeowner puts into the selling process.
Selling a home in this market requires that Realtor and homeowner to think outside the comfort box.  We all remember the days when the homeowner didn't … (1 comments)

home staging: Realtors...Want to give yourself a RAISE? - 01/12/08 03:03 PM
Realtors...want to give yourself a RAISE?
STAGE YOUR LISTINGS AND YOU COULD MAKE $32,500 OR MORE ... PER YEAR!
The median home price in Reno/Sparks Washoe County is $332,000
Staged homes bring in 3-10% over the listing price. This equates to an equity gain of    $9,960- $33,200 or an average of $21,580 per property.At 3% … (2 comments)

home staging: Continuation of Dollar Store - 01/12/08 02:41 PM
Continuation Dollar Store Praise
Rene on Staging Secrets recently showed a great dining table dressed beautifully with Dollar Store STUFF.  For you who have not discovered your local Dollar Store go do it today.  Below is a list of products we use regularly.
Wine glasses, dinnerware (Selective), gems/stones, candles. flowers, baskets, faux bread, … (7 comments)

home staging: Strategy for Success...STAGING - 01/12/08 02:00 PM
Strategy for Success...STAGING
We can all agree that selling a house is all about the marketing efforts that the Realtor and homeowner puts into the selling process.
Selling a home in this market requires that Realtor and homeowner to think outside the comfort box.  We all remember the days when the homeowner didn't … (3 comments)

home staging: Set yourself apart...STAGE IT - 01/09/08 08:42 PM
Did you know that staging has been around since the early 90's? But back then it was used in limited settings and for more high-end homes. It's taken a lot of years to get where staging is a marketing tool that is used by savvy Realtors and homeowners to sell homes.
HGTV in the … (0 comments)

home staging: Staging done by the Seller - 01/09/08 10:42 AM
Can the homeowner do the staging for the home?  Absolutely!  We have a service called Super Strategies for selling the house where we can give the homeowner all the ideas, layout and concepts that staging and prepping can be done for the home for sale. We charge by the hour for … (0 comments)

home staging: NO more getting locked out of your car! - 01/08/08 06:30 PM
Does your car have a remote key-less entry? If you lock your keys in the car and a spare key-less entry to your car at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone.  Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have … (5 comments)

home staging: Look at that COLOR! - 01/08/08 06:14 PM
Look at that COLOR!
I'm sure you have heard from buyers that they hate the "color" of the room or house followed by "let's see the next house."  Why can't they just see past the color?  Why can't they see how great the house could be if they just painted it … (0 comments)

 
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Reno, NV

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