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Ok, I admit it cleaning and organizing your fridge is a weird topic. However I have shown homes to many many buyers and almost every one of them looks inside the fridge if there is one. The impression is a lasting one, it says so much about the way the home the … (2 comments)
Do you spend a lot of time on the computer or reading? If you're like most people, a good portion of your day involves the printed word (certainly if you're reading this article). Add the daily influx of mail, numbers, dates, events, etc. we receive on the phone and in conversation, … (1 comments)
I always find it difficult to ask a home owner for permission to use the "BEFORE" pictures in my portfolio. I have used (I think) every approach possible. But they are always against the idea of publicly revealing their "BEFORE" pics. So... any advice? It seems all potential clients (justifiably) want to see the before … (19 comments)
I received a call from a realtor asking me to quickly stage one of her listings. 
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As a professional Home Stager, my job is to help de-clutter spaces and help sellers part with personal things for selling their house. It's rewarding to see houses de-stressed by my plans and efforts and it's easy when it's "someone else's stuff."
But what about my own house? And yours? Could … (16 comments)
Hi everyone! I've been gone for a while from the RAIN. It's be beeeeuuuuzzzzzzeeeeee. (BUSY). Feast or Famine, right? I'd rather be feasting personally.Anywho. I write a column for our paper here in Little Rock, AR and sometimes I post them here. One I just wrote was about 12 tips for getting … (17 comments)
My mentor, Debra Gould, sent those of us on her mailing list an email enttilted, "5 skills a home stager must have." I will list her five and then I would like to add a few of my own. Here is Debra's 5:1. A natural talent for working with color and … (7 comments)
A sure sign that a house is soon to go on the market is the frenzied fix-up activity just before the for sale sign goes in the ground. Mounds of often usable items end up in the curbside trash, when with a slight bit of effort it can be put to … (6 comments)
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I thought the title might grab your attention. What I'm actually talking about is how your storage space is organized. This is very important when you are selling your home. Your closets, cupboards, kitchen drawers and appliances are not off-limits to prospective buyers. They will take a look inside, so make sure that they are … (8 comments)
There should be a "place" for everything that is inside your home. Everything should have a "home" to go home to. Clutter, piles, dumping grounds are just unacceptable and a chaotic way to live. If you haven't established a home for it, no one knows how or where to put it … (12 comments)
Step back and take a look at your home as a buyer would. Is it cluttered? Are there newspapers, catalogs and magazines piled up all over the tables? Kids toys thrown all over? Shoes out all over the floor? What is the condition of the furniture, would you feel comfortable sitting on … (8 comments)
DE-clutter ** UN Clutter ** GETTING RID OF JUNK ** WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT. DO IT!!!!!!
Here's a great article from the St. Pete Times, that Judy Kincaid and I were both quoted in about the foyer area, and how to make it both functional and fabulous.How very cool! Till next time...Megan Gregorywww.welcomehomeredesign.com … (5 comments)
If you are like me it is always your plan to get more organized! Well, I have found some good tips that seem to be making things a little easier for me! I pick one tip/task and work on it steadily until it is complete and a habit! Then I pick … (0 comments)
I got organized with incoming mail.I read an article on it in Domino Magazine. It said get the following ready a trash cana magazine holdera bill caddy You ask ...a bill caddy??? I did.It is a beautiful thing that was invented as a napkin holder. The one in the magazine was silver and … (8 comments)
Design Office Decor with creative comfort for effective productivity. After the arrangement essentials are taken care of, you can create depth with texture, color and lighting layering effects that many offices do not have.
There is every reason for offices to be warm, inviting and pleasant. We spend a sizeable chunk of our days working - every reason to feel … (2 comments)
I just found a great website and had to share with my real estate community. It is www.lifeorganizers.com. Oh my gosh, what a great website! If you are trying to balance the training, the office, the home, the kids, the family, the music lessons, sports, etc, etc. This website is for … (7 comments)
I just returned from spending the weekend with my parents who had just moved out of the home that they had lived in for 37 years. To complicate matters, they were moving in to my deceased grandmother's home. This resulted in the need to combine two full households worth of "stuff."This … (0 comments)
Did you know that the strongest personality for selling real estate is not necessarily the strongest on organizational skill? In light of my recent articles about organization and my personal non-strength, I feel compelled to point out that, YES, I AM GOOD at selling real estate.
What excuse do you use when friends and neighbors accidentally see the open garage with boxes and stuff stacked from floor to ceiling? If the neighbors roll their eyes every time you make another excuse, it may be time to finally tackle the garage. After all, wouldn't it be nice to use … (46 comments)
Are you incapable of throwing out a piece of paper because you're afraid you may NEED the information on it later? Do you have piles of paper on your desk, boxes of magazine articles and brochures in your closet, and heaps of magazines and newspapers tucked in a corner of your … (9 comments)
One of the first and most annoying things we learn about this business is that there is a LOT of paperwork involved. If your an Assistant for a Real Estate Agent or a Team, and your job is to tryto keep the scatter-brains organized...then you REALLY have a lot of paperwork … (5 comments)
Packing Checklists courtesy of Peaches B&BGeneralShampoo and conditioner Soap and face cleanserDeodorantHand and body lotionLip balmPersonal-hygiene itemsToothbrush, toothpaste, flossComb or brushRazors and shaving gelHair dryerInsect repellentSunscreen and sunglassesContact-lens solution, extra contact lenses or eyeglassesElectronic-device chargersCamera, film, tripodExtra batteriesVideo cameraTravel journalExtra resealable bagsCash, ATM and credit cards, traveler's checksPassport (if needed)Photocopies of passport, … (0 comments)
As the saying goes, "A cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind." How can prospects or clients have any faith in your ability to work on their behalf, if they see a desk overflowing with paper? Or, in this computer age, if they visit your office and watch you … (9 comments)
I hardly know much about Feng Shui, though I'm sure there are others here who do. I am intrigued by the methods and beliefs of those who are advocates of the practice. One of the most intriquing aspects is the decluttering of the chaos that accompanies life so many times. … (3 comments)
My boys put out a lemonade stand the other day. It was interesting to watch them do their thing. My twin 6 year old boys were the ones really running the show and they could not have handled things more differently.One of them, the organizer of the whole thing planned out … (12 comments)
Have you thought about getting involved in neighborhood associations or groups? It is one of the most powerful things you can do to get connected with a micro-community. 
Statistics prove it: Staged® Homes Sell Faster & For More Money! Contact Sheree for more information about Staging your home or listing. … (2 comments)
Storage is a primary area of concern for potential buyers so it is important to minimize any indicators that would send the message that your house has a lack of storage. The following is a list of how everyday living if left for viewing can send a message that there is not enough storage even though … (8 comments)
Nick the Appraiser's Software Review for two great little applications / programs. They are both Free! 
One Note is a Microsoft program that is especially useful on laptops, because you can take notes, make drawings, import photos, and even use it as a control of your listings and clients. I particularly like the note taking feature, and use it at all the conferences, meetings and classes I … (4 comments)
Just looking for some ideas on how other agents, transaction coordinators organize and maintain their files for active and pending files. Currently we use legal size folders. Blue for listings and red for sales. I have a 4 tab organizer with tabs that read Escrow & Settlement, Inspections, Purchase Documents and … (2 comments)
I spend a minimum of 16 hours per day on the computer and need to have access to a lot of websites. Minimizing and maximizing websites can become in pain in the butt at times. Therefore, I have been linking website directly to my client folders in Outlook. How?First you need to … (5 comments)
As the holidays approach I start planning my new year in real estate! Real estate is typically very slow in the month of December. For me it has been a great time to plan out the next year's business. I get serious about creating new goals, updating my marketing plan & adjusting … (7 comments)