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Staging is the process of preparing any home for sale, regardless of price or location. When you place your home on the market for sale it becomes a product. Similar to a product on the shelf at your local store, the product has features and benefits as well as pluses … (0 comments)
I have had the great fortune lately of being in the middle of a tremendous bidding war for houses. Buyers have a wonderful opportunity to buy in this market. They are all looking for a deal and many people are looking for an all out steal. With home prices changing fairly … (0 comments)
Hi everybody! My name is Mark. I am originally from Rochester Hills, but have been in California for the past 9 years painting the beautiful homes of Los Angeles, including those of several celebrities! Like many people in Detroit, you may be asking yourself, "why did you move back here"!?! Well, … (1 comments)
IRIS® Inspiration Making you feel right...at home March 2008
Maple Valley, WA
Spring is approaching! A wonderful way over the last bit of winter doldrums before spring gardening time actually arrives, is the cleaning out and refreshing of home interiors. Thoughts begin to turn toward cheery colors, accents, painting and redecorating.
In previewing homes, I am surprised that many home sellers, who love their cherry red dining room, baby blue living room and bright yellow kitchen, all of which is seen upon entering the home are surprised when their homes are on the market for over 100 days. The home is priced … (10 comments)
Hi everyone! I recently wrote this and wanted to share. 
For many years now, the general concensus of color when selling a house was that one should employ the 'neutral' shades known as Real Estate Beige and Builder white. However, it is obvious (to me, at least) that such a sweeping generalization causes more harm that good.
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I had one of the best open houses ever. My partner and I had the house shining. What a difference 18 days of 4 people working plus new carpet, vinyl and paint. Before we bought it people would come in and be overwhelmed about the amount of work that was needed … (2 comments)
A few statistics to prove the benefits of Professional Home Staging! 
I know it has been talked about before, but you can't talk enough about the importance of a fresh coat of paint when selling your house. It will make all the difference when marketing your house to potential buyers. It's simple, inexpensive, and provides a much better first impression than a house with … (8 comments)
Lets all GO GREEN... even if in small but important ways. THINKING GREEN means being aware of how our daily actions impact the environment and our beautiful Earth. As A whole we can make a big difference! 
Winter! Oh the splendor of snow, fireside gatherings and good hair days! By now, we all should have our Christmas and Holiday decorations packed away, well, except for those who traditionally leave their Christmas lights up all year ‘round. If you're like us, this is the time of year that the … (5 comments)
Home staging is becoming more and more popular as homeowners prepare their homes for the marketplace. Of course, the goal when listing a home for sale is to sell it quickly at the highest price possible. To achieve this, marketing is important, as well as attracting the largest amount of … (0 comments)
It's hard to believe that 10 years has already passed since the "Great Ice Storm" in Quebec and Ontario in 1998! If someone had asked me how long ago that happened I would have guessed about 5 or 6 years. 
The hardest words to sell an enthusiastic Atlanta home seller is, "I really dislike being the bearer of bad news, but you are not going to sell your home in it's current condition!" It could be a real downer to the homeowner that has worked feverishly on a variety of projects thinking … (12 comments)
They've all done it! Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley...and now, LANIA DEMERS presents:
When considering the purchase of aHemet home that has been foreclosed on by the lender (REO property - or Real Estate Owned), you should know going into the transaction that there will be some sweat equity that you will have to put into the property if it is going to be … (2 comments)
I don't think it's necessarily a beige world we have to succumb to when staging homes for sale. A neutral can venture into the greens, browns, deep tans and on and on. As long as the paint dramatically compliments the room and furnishings, and does not distract (key point), color doesn't … (16 comments)
As a Realtor (who is also a Stager), I have had the honor of listing and staging many homes. In addition, because I am also a Buyer’s Agent, I have been exposed to many, many other properties, as well. I probably see well over a hundred properties a month and I … (21 comments)
I just left a client's house after doing a color consult on her new home. When I walked in to the house I thought a crayon box exploded. I'm not kidding, there was a different color on every wall. My client told me that when she initially went through this house … (11 comments)
I recently was asked to stage a home on the lake, well it became something more. The owner asked that I do a little more that staging the home, she asked what we could do to make the house "POP". The house was older and very dark. I suggested that she paint the … (19 comments)
A couple of weeks ago I was asked to consult on this house that was going onto the market. I didn't do a full staging of this home but the homeowner took my recommendations from the consultation report and ran with them. She did such an amazing job throughout the rest … (49 comments)
Any of you who have seen the movie A FEW GOOD MEN will remember the scene where Tom Cruise is grilling Jack Nicholson on the witness stand. Finally, out of frustration, Nicholson shouts, "You Want the Truth? You can't HANDLE the truth!
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We're all aware of the need to lessen our environmental impact. But do we practice what we preach? Do we help our clients make the right choice too? We specify so much paint, generally 75% or more of our clients need to repaint. So why not specify products that don't damage the earth … (18 comments)
My wife just sent me this video. You need to check out this. It is really amazing. I just had to share. It just goes to show what your mind envisions, you can achieve anything. It is obvious that he pictured this. Talk about a gift. I would love to be … (3 comments)
I wondered how long it would take to bite the bullet and write the following review.
The house in these photos was a very nice house, but my seller needed to get top dollar because he had to move before he had much equity. I had to pull out a grand slam. The interior of the home was awesome, but the exterior needed a face lift. He … (9 comments)
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Are you unable to get buyers to look at your listings? 
It is said that most people make a snap judgment about something within 10 seconds of first seeing it. That especially goes for reactions to houses. You either like it or you don't. Color choices in houses can be a real turn off to people. I think everyone has seen rooms … (3 comments)
Everyone has at least one room in their home that is too small for their liking. Here are 10 ways to make any room look bigger.
ARE SELLERS REALLY READY TO SELL??
Picking which colors to paint the interior of your home can be a stressful venture. Following trends can make your home look fashionable one season, but completely outdated the next. What you want is to choose colors that will satisfy you now and in the future.
Hey Stagers, I need advice on painting!! It actually doesn't have anything to do with Staging right now, but I'm sure it will in the future!!
Do I have to "Paint" my home to sell it?It depends! Many homes are decorated beautifully and tastefully with colors that are to the owners preference. But what if your home is painted green and all my furniture is pink and blue. Yes, maybe I do need new furniture! But the … (6 comments)
Liquid Equity = Paint.... Possibly the simplest way to update and upgrade a bathroom. Check out what some primer, a quart of paint & a few simple accessories can do. In today's market, would this make a difference turning a showing into a sale?
To ensure the most productive and effective staging appointment, it's important to plan ahead and have these 7 major things already done:
I've been noticing a "small" trend lately. Sellers in Mesa, Queen Creek, Gilbert, Chandler and Gold Canyon, Arizona are "beginning" to price their homes more realistically, do some staging or "showcasing" their homes allowing buyers to "mentally" move into their new home. Want to sell your home in 10, 20 or 30 days? … (13 comments)
Curb appeal is so important if you are looking to sell your home quickly. If considering the selling of your home in the near future walk outside and take a note pad and try to look through the eyes of a buyer. Hows the paint that adorns your home. Is it … (1 comments)
Painting and Color Selection are the most important elements of a successful decorating project. I am always somewhat surprised when I walk into a home full of beautiful furnishings and see cold stark white walls! White does not go with everything. In fact, white can detract from your wall decor and … (0 comments)
OK again, the 1914 Victorian, here are the stairs, Chris bought it this way total fixer upper, Not much has been done since the early 70's. 
Life as a realtor in Tulsa OK 
According to the EPA, it is estimated that lead-based paint was applied to approximately two-thirds of the homes built in the United States before 1940, one-third of the homes from 1940 to 1960 and an undetermined but smaller percentage of homes built since 1960.
From Brass to Cash! 
All this talk about paint got me thinking of how many different paint companies there are how really different some of their paint is. Whether it's the colors they offer, how quickly it dries, how evenly it goes on...etc. Are their any paint companies you prefer? Any that you really didn't … (26 comments)
Check out the interesting segment (twenty-three, series VII) on HGTV's Decorating Challenge, where two featured designers, Oreet Fagen and Cherie Reitzel, utilized smelly materials in their designs.
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A recent technology column in the NY Times had a section titled: "Paint Your Walls for Movies" in which it discussed what is the best paint and colors to paint your walls so that you can use it as a screen for projecting movies and videos.According to the article, there is special paint you … (1 comments)
My wife and I are preparing to paint the exterior of our home this Memorial Day weekend (better than fighting motorist & ferry traffic). 
You are the seller that wants to sell your home for the most amount of money and in the least amount of time, correct? Well, then there are a few things you need to do to ensure that this happens.
As we move from spring to summer, the selling season is in full action. The Toronto Real Estate Board is reporting record transactions to start May the year in general is also up. With that in mind if you are preparing to sell your home, in the near future, a nice … (0 comments)
What's your favorite breed of horse? Chances are, you'll find associations, events, and activities for you and your equine friend available in NM!New Mexico is a horse-loving state, and there are associations out there for the devotees of most major breeds. Below are just a few of the major breed associations, with … (5 comments)
If you're trying to figure out how you can decorate AND be environmentally friendly at the same time, this may be the answer.
Some of us just can't get enough! This morning as I answered a response to one of my blogs I ended with "Repainters Unite!" I've spent way too much time with a roller or paint brush in my hand. That is me you see with the lovely blue paint working away to … (3 comments)
Worn paint on garage doors, trim, or front doors is one of the biggest turn-off for clients. Before any home goes on the market today, one of the best things a Seller could do to improve their bottom line, is pick up a gallon of outdoor paint and freshen up the … (1 comments)
Top 10 We show LOTS of Eastside homes. LOTS! We're with your Buyers, Mr. and Mrs. Seller. We see what they see and hear what they say to us afterward. Here's our "Letterman" style Top 10 Most Offensive Buyer Turn Offs list.
Spring is within striking distance. The barbeques, deck chairs, hot tubs and pools will soon be calling to us, enticing us out from Canadian winter hibernation mode and into our sandals and shorts once again. Much of our outdoor activities around the house these past few months have consisted … (0 comments)
When we talk accessories, most people undoubtedly think of what we wear. Our minds race to get a visual of that trendy new bag or that haute new necklace. But accessories are also the jewellery for our home. They are the key pieces that dress a house and turn it into a home. … (9 comments)