stage to sell: Staging Magic using existing furnishings! - 10/07/08 05:26 PM
One of my first staging jobs (three years ago!) was a condo in Springfield, VA. The great thing was that the client had most of her own furniture - we just had to declutter a bit and add some life. Believe it or not, all of the art was hers as … (1 comments)
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stage to sell: What Price is the WOW Factor Worth for Your Listing -- $25? - 10/01/08 11:18 PM
Challenges -- Tight Budget, Green Walls, Drapes not coordinating with bedding and too short, bedding shabby and mis-matched.
Solution -- Homeowner painted green walls, we purchased yellow, red and print fabric, found a blue queen sized comforter close in color in closet. A little sewing and creativity ---
What do … (20 comments)
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stage to sell: The Change Will Do you Good! - 09/30/08 12:43 AM
Remember that song -- The change will do you good? Sometimes convincing sellers of this is a home stagers biggest success!
It seems frequently I hear from sellers -- I'll do anything but don't ask me to ____________ -- they always have one thing they dig in their heels and don't … (10 comments)
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stage to sell: Sacramento Area Home Staging - We Stage Sacramento Success Story! - 09/15/08 08:42 PM
Who says our market is tough? I just had ANOTHER house sell in a matter of days - only 14 this time - after implementation of the Staging Plan I provided to the Sellers! Staging works! In our market we have now topped over 60,000 foreclosures region-wide! In the midst of … (8 comments)
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stage to sell: Change the Look of Your Bathroom with Paint and Accessories - 07/05/08 07:27 PM
When staging a home for sale I always tell my clients to update their bathrooms with paint, new shower curtains and accessories. This can be achieved very easily and for a minimal cost, but the change is HUGE and one that will always appeal to buyers.
Too many times sellers think … (6 comments)
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stage to sell: Beauty Pageant, Price war - 05/14/08 12:46 AM
Beauty Pageant, Price War!
Great way to describe this market! As sellers rush into this market, there are more and more homes that lack staging. Sellers are then confused as to why their home takes so long to sell? Without a doubt, this market is about buying the BEAUTY!
Here … (0 comments)
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stage to sell: Staging and real estate stats - 2% of seller homes stand out and SOLD. - 03/05/08 03:21 PM
These are the real estate statistics as reported by the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale for February 2008.
It is worth noting;
There are 12,000 homes for sale, with almost 381 homes sold per monthThere are 16,000 condos for sale, with almost 410 sold per month41% of those properties that … (0 comments)
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stage to sell: POLL - how do you tell home sellers to put some effort into preparing their home for sale? - 01/28/08 12:15 PM
As a followup to my inital 'How do you tell a seller that they need to prepare their hoem for sale' POLL, I wanted to continue the POLL.
To date, less than 10% of those readers that clicked on the post to read it have participated in the POLL.
Please share your … (5 comments)
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stage to sell: Announcing the Fort Worth IAHSP Regional Chapter - 12/17/07 09:34 PM
Invitation to join the Fort Worth IAHSP Regional Chapter I am very pleased to announce that with the encouragement and support of Barb Schwarz, President and Founder of IAHSP, I am starting the Fort Worth IAHSP Regional Chapter (FWIRC).As 2007 President of the Dallas IAHSP Regional Chapter, I've been able to share the importance of creating a fostering environment for Staging … (1 comments)
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stage to sell: Why should you Stage your home for sale in Palm Beach County ? - 12/10/07 12:12 PM
Why Should you sell a Staged® Home?
A Staged® Home will look better than competing homes for sale in your local market, allowing you to sell faster and/or for more money. Staged® Homes are recognized by other realtors® agents as properties ready to sell. They will be more likely to show your … (0 comments)
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stage to sell: BYE BYE PINK, HELLO HOME!! - 11/11/07 04:57 AM
Before Painting and Staging
After Painting and Staging.
So many times I see homes that are reminiscent of 1980's decor and paint color. Pink is one of those colors. While it works well in a little girl's room, it does nothing to warm up this space. This is a beautiful home in Warren, … (20 comments)
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stage to sell: After A Second Peek, My Sellers Get An Offer - 10/31/07 07:00 PM
If you have not been convinced before if Staging your house for sale will be worth it, then please read on. Here is an email I just received from one of my clients.
Hi Phyllis
I thought you would want to know that we have sold our home. Thank you for your help … (16 comments)
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stage to sell: Why spend money on a home that you're selling? - 10/03/07 08:07 PM
That's the most common objection sellers have to staging. What is ironic is that the answer is in the question itself...money! Staging is not an expense, but rather an investment to get the most possible for your home, and as quickly as you can. There are two sides to this money … (13 comments)
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stage to sell: Real Estate agents can play the Price Reduction Game also. - 09/26/07 04:41 PM
As a followup to my post yesterday on how sellers can play the 'Price Reduction Game', I had left out a whole community of players that like to play also, so to make sure that everyone gets a mention, (I've updated the post to include the omitted players- real estate agents.)
Sell your … (5 comments)
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stage to sell: NAEBA says "do not get tricked by home staging" - 09/25/07 10:20 AM
As reported in a featured article in Realtor magazine, the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) released a report last month advising that home buyers be on the lookout for home staging when looking at properties.
With the advent of TV shows like "Designed To Sell," "Buy Me" and "Flip This House", … (6 comments)
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stage to sell: BEWARE OF THE FLYING BUNGEE! - 09/24/07 11:14 AM
Happy Monday Morning! Today I want to share about the dangers of the BUNGEE! Yes - that elastic treasure we may use when Staging to secure our goods when transporting from our storage facilities to a job (or in our everyday lives as well).
On Friday, I learned a hard lesson … (18 comments)
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stage to sell: Tell the Truth or Tell them what they WANT to hear - that is the question... - 08/30/07 12:09 PM
As Stagers we are nearly always put in the delicate position of having to advise a client about something they love in their home that needs to be changed to maximize the sales process. Telling the truth can be challenging because in our heads we may be thinking "I don't want to … (15 comments)
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stage to sell: Use of PHOTOS of YOUR STUFF AND STAGING after De-Staging - and no $$ - how do YOU handle this? - 08/28/07 07:56 PM
Wondering if any of you out there have run into the situation where sellers or Realtors continue to use photos of your Staging work on a house AFTER you have de-staged and they are no longer paying for your rental items or Staging work? I have a situation where the Sellers … (49 comments)
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stage to sell: Home Staging Classes offered in Portland, OR - 08/10/07 01:23 PM
Stage to sell. Stage for life.
Dear Realtor,
Welcome to the world of Home Staging! We’d love to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and tell you about a Home Staging Class we are offering to Homeowners. We are Kelly Siebold, ISP, and Jessica Kincaid, ISP, owners of PlatinumStaging, located … (0 comments)
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stage to sell: Home Staging Classes offered in Portland, OR - 08/10/07 01:06 PM
Thinking about selling your home? Is your house already on the market? In today's competitive housing market you need a little something "extra" to really make your house stand out from the crowd. Home Staging is just the trick!
Learn how to de-clutter and de-personalize, arrange your furniture for maximum space … (0 comments)
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stage to sell: Interior Redesign and Staging to LIVE!! - 07/13/07 08:33 AM
As many of you know, Staging to LIVE and Staging to SELL are two very different things. While many homeowners develop their own DESIGN plan while living in their home over many years, the key words here are THEIR OWN DESIGN PLAN, you will find that not all tastes fit all … (10 comments)
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stage to sell: Estate sale- grieving daughter to sell mom's home - 07/02/07 11:06 AM
A client left a message on my phone a couple of weeks ago. Her voice was cracking with emotion. I called her back and found out her mom had passed away and now she was trying to get the home ready to sell. I told I would help her with what … (27 comments)
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stage to sell: STAGING TO SELL OR STAGING TO LIVE, WHICH ONE SELLS YOUR HOME?? - 06/28/07 11:13 AM
Over the past 2 years I have had many contacts with sellers where upon entering their home you can see that you will immediately be met with some resistance. WHY?? Because the way a homeowner lives and the way a homeowner needs to STAGE their home to sell are two entirely … (7 comments)
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stage to sell: Nail That Sale - 05/23/07 09:36 PM
I have wonderful news to share! WRE Interiors is featured in the May issue of Money magazine.
I was contacted by Donna Rosato, a writer at Money magazine, in late February to help a family in need in Georgetown, Texas (a suburb north of Austin). They had been on the market for … (14 comments)
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stage to sell: ABC News: Spending a Little on Your Home Can Pay Big - 04/14/07 07:20 PM
ABC News: Spending a Little on Your Home Can Pay BigBarbara Corcoran is a 'GMA' contributor and founder of the Corcoran Group. (ABC News)Housing: Stage Your Home for a Bigger SaleMay 2, 2006 - When getting ready to sell a home, investing a little money into sprucing it up can result … (1 comments)
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stage to sell: Inventory - Take care of your employees! - 04/09/07 10:17 AM
I love having Staging inventory and props for my business because it really creates income for me! It is working for me 24/7/365! How good is that!
It is almost like an employee! Because it is an "employee" it needs health insurance and check ups at the Doctor's office!
This weekend some key pieces … (37 comments)
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stage to sell: Dance: 10! Looks: 3! - 03/14/07 06:19 AM
Remove dead plants!
Realtors will always need Stagers!
A day in the life of a Listing Agent is tough!
They are ecstatic when they get a listing but have no time to Stage for the photo!
Christmas is over!
Get rid of clutter!
These are MLS photos of new listings in Andover MA for March … (5 comments)
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stage to sell: Desperate Builder Loves Staging! - 03/08/07 05:48 PM
Imagine you have a desperate builder calling you. He has problems:His spec house is still on the market, his "construction insurance" is about to run out and he has hit his bottom line. and calls you to stage the house! He wants the house Staged last week! You know, I should have done … (13 comments)
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stage to sell: Thank you "bitches" - 02/04/07 09:22 PM
I really mean that.
CASE 1:
I had a realtor call me right at 6pm. He was desperate as he was going to do a listing presentation. He wanted to stand out from the rest, there were other realtors being interviewed. I spoke with him about the benefits of staging, offered and sent him a PDF … (23 comments)
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