stager: Undercover Accessorizing - 07/23/08 09:51 AM
They used to be $1.00 a piece - now they're about $2.50, but still a great deal! Hardcover books from Goodwill are an inexpensive way to meaningfully accessorize a bookshelf.
I usually look for classics or popular novels that don't have words like "Angel" or "Devil" in the title. Remove the … (16 comments)
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stager: "Make it work!" - 07/21/08 09:59 AM
The Plan: Brushed Nickel Hardware in the Master Bath. There's a lot of floor space, so a long bench with a chrome frame was purchased to add a sense of luxurious repose. Twin faux bois mirrors of "cement" would complement the silver tones nicely.
...the original tub and surround during construction...
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stager: "The Stagers" on HGTV - My quick review - 07/20/08 10:09 PM
Just finished watching "The Stagers" on HGTV and wanted to give a quick review on what I must say was a pretty fair representation of what we do and go through as professional home stagers although for many of us, on a much smaller scale. I don't know how many of you … (37 comments)
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stager: Why Should Realtors Partner With Stagers When They Can Have All The Fun To Themselves? - 07/20/08 06:54 PM
In a recent post "Realtors Have it Easy" I wrote about just how overworked and under appreciated Realtors are. It seems to me that partnering with a professional home stager, who they could recommend to their clients, could ease some of that pressure.
I am wondering...
Would a Realtor's job be a bit easier … (22 comments)
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stager: Sacramento Stagers and Realtors benefit from Home Staging Expo - 07/20/08 03:47 PM
What do you get when you have a room full of real estate professionals, homeowners, empowering guest speakers, and quality area vendors at Expo Daily in Roseville... You get inspired!
Huge thanks to Lynn Egen from Expo Daily Roseville for sponsoring this unique event. Our Sizzlin' Summer Staging Expo was set up in … (4 comments)
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stager: Home Staging Expo in Roseville hits it Big at Expo Daily! - 07/20/08 03:38 PM
What do you get when you have a room full of real estate professionals, homeowners, empowering guest speakers, and quality area vendors at Expo Daily in Roseville... You get inspired!
Huge thanks to Lynn Egen from Expo Daily Roseville for sponsoring this unique event. Our Sizzlin' Summer Staging Expo was set up … (0 comments)
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stager: How a Home Stager choose the new color on her own front door - 07/17/08 09:32 AM
This summer we've been doing some improvements on our own house. It had been about 6 years since we did the last major improvements and we were ready to tackle a few more. As a professional home stager I understand the value of improving ones home before even thinking about selling. … (21 comments)
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stager: An understated elegance in selling a home. - 07/16/08 02:33 PM
Selling a home is like a plant. You need someone with experience to nurture it for the sale.
A long time ago I learned that selling homes was a tough job. My Realtor friends were some of the hardest working people I knew. Yes, it sure isn't just writing on a piece … (9 comments)
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stager: Do Staged Homes Sell Five Times Faster? - 07/16/08 06:43 AM
Staging
is the craft of transforming a home listing into a showpiece, removing clutter to make rooms look bigger, cleaning and repairing to give a used residence that new, model-home look. According to Schwarz’s Web site:
* Ninety-three percent of homes staged by professionals sell in a month. Professionally staged … (1 comments)
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stager: Can I Afford a Home Stager? - 07/16/08 03:41 AM
Ever dream of your home looking like it came out of an interior design magazine? A home stager can give your house that special touch. When selling your home, hiring a home stager can transform your house from its blah everyday appearance into a showcase. afford stager What is a home … (0 comments)
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stager: Are You Getting a Lot of "Lookers" But No "Takers"? - 07/15/08 10:42 AM
Are you getting a lot of "lookers" but no "takers"? A lot of showings but no offers (or mostly low ball offers)? Your home probably needs the help of a Professional Home Stager. Preparing a home for sale is a lot like getting ready for a first date. When preparing for … (0 comments)
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stager: Buyers Hire Stagers to Fine Tune New Homes - 07/14/08 11:10 AM
Sellers hire them to declutter and rearrange. Now, buyers are turning to them, too
staged living roomWhen Ilse Hadda sold her roomy, three-bedroom house a year ago to move into a two-bedroom condo in Berkeley, Calif., she struggled to arrange her old furniture in her new space. Familiar pieces that had … (0 comments)
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stager: My house won't sell! No viewers? No offers? What am I doing wrong? - 07/09/08 04:39 AM
Aubrey Moultry, an Accredited Staging Professional, President of the Orlando's Chapter of International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) and founder of Simply Staging Inc. Orlando's premier home staging company gives you his insights... "Times are getting hard and with more properties coming on to the market than are being sold, … (3 comments)
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stager: Northern Ca Country Horse Property Sheridan Placer County - 07/08/08 06:06 PM
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stager: A BIG thanks to all you Realtors who "get" it!!! - 07/07/08 02:54 PM
The other day, I grabbed one of those listing magazines...you know, the ones that are free in the grocery store and other places. My intent was to find Realtors who might be in need of my service. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw! Although, most of the photos … (11 comments)
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stager: 9 Acres Country Property With Pool - 07/05/08 07:34 PM
No. Ca Horse Property Sheridan Ca. Placer County
3440 Karchner Road, Sheridan, CA 95681 View Map
Exquisite Country Horse Property with all the country charm. Remodeled bathrooms, new paint and carpet. New Fixtures, Carrera Marble on Kitchen counters. Fireplace has propane heat piped to all rooms via pipes & vents. … (0 comments)
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stager: Sizzlin' Staging Seminar and Staging Expo, July 18th at Expo Daily - 07/03/08 04:00 PM
Artful Journey Designs and Staging
Proudly PresentsA Sizzlin' Summer Staging Seminar andFirst Annual Nor Cal Home Staging Expo
July 18, 2008
Spark your Real Estate Staging business by attending our Sizzlin' Summer Staging Seminar/Nor Cal Staging Expo. Guest speakers include:Christine Rae, Certified Staging Professionals; Kym Hough/Stager and Terrylynn Fisher/Realtor, founding members … (6 comments)
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stager: Staging works now more then ever! - 06/30/08 02:27 PM
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Home Staging Design Pros blog. We’re here to help!
Home Staging Design Pros provide services which assist home-owners and real estate agents alike, in the preparation of homes for both open house and private showings.
Chances are you’re familiar with the term or … (1 comments)
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stager: "All Good Things" Come From Staging - 06/28/08 09:07 AM
Connecticut is now home to "Hollywood East"; due to beneficial tax arrangements, many more movies are now being shot here than ever before. Remember the car chase around the college in the most recent Indiana Jones movie? That was shot at Yale University in New Haven. I could go on and … (7 comments)
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stager: Staging - 06/27/08 10:46 PM
I just took this listing where the sellers were having trouble making the payments and were drowning in debt. The house looked like they felt. I had ideas about what needed to be done to get the house in showing shape but rather than going into detail & looking like the … (1 comments)
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stager: Preparation tips for making the home move in ready- from the eyes of a stager - 06/25/08 11:30 AM
Preparing a home to go on the market takes a lot of work! I have prepared a list of some of the things that we as stagers let our clients know BEFORE they put their home on the market. As I learned today-- it is the buyer who determines the value … (0 comments)
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stager: Home Staging Design Pros Testimonial, Orlando Florida - 06/23/08 08:27 AM
To Home Staging Design Pros:
I want to say THANK YOU for the extremely professional service your company provided to me these past few months. I had my Penthouse
on the market for several months prior to learning about HSDP without any (reasonable) offers. I was very frustrated because I had … (3 comments)
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stager: Marketing Strategies by Home Staging Design Professionals in Orlando Florida - 06/23/08 08:11 AM
When selling a home know your target audience. Who are your buyers or target market, and why? Know what's important to them and address their needs through strategically placing decor throughout the home. In short stage a home to the buyer's eye. For example in the suburbs fashion kids rooms, … (1 comments)
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stager: Staging In Real Estate: An Artform. Lori Kim Polk; It can and never will get any better. Lori sets the standards for excellence - 06/20/08 12:35 AM
Who would have thought that such a noble concept such as staging a home could make Tom Braatz an awful lot of money. Recently. I had the great privilege to sit down and chat with one of the best home stagers in North America. Her name is Lori Kim Polk of Artful Journey Designs and … (7 comments)
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stager: Local Stager in a Home Improvement Magazine - 06/19/08 08:16 PM
Only because the wonderful Karen Otto asked me to do this, am I doing it. karen was wondering around Plano and found me in the Dallas Home Improvement Magazine. www.homeimprovementmag.com
I was called one day in April on the way to a consultation by the Editor, Kimyla Stegall. She said she found … (1 comments)
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stager: Granite Bay Home with Pool- Turn Key! - 06/18/08 08:25 PM
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stager: Sometimes the greatest reward is the unexpected Thanks - 06/14/08 03:49 PM
I got home from a week of teaching in Connecticut - beautiful state for those of you that live there! I loved how green it was and that as I drove on the freeway, all I saw were trees and green grass, not houses, shops, stores, sound walls and that like … (8 comments)
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stager: 20% discount off our low staging prices, Summer Sale HSDPros Orlando - 06/11/08 09:52 AM
We are now offering a summer sale at Home Staging Design Pros Orlando Florida. Take an additional 20% off our home staging prices and move that listing from "For Sale to SOLD"! Just mention you saw it here on Active Rain.
All packages include the following:
E-mail slide show post stage … (1 comments)
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stager: "Wellness for You and Your Business in a Stressed Economy" - 06/09/08 12:26 PM
As a Business owner, more than ever we are under stress. We juggle and experience stress in a variety of ways. Usually we ignore ourselves and may not know what kinds of things we can do to take better care of ourselves. I would like to invite any Women Business Owner … (1 comments)
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stager: The Sunday Stager's Times - Staging News June, 8, 2008 - 06/08/08 02:31 PM
Awards:
Congratulations to Kathleen Garvey of Enhanced Interiors & Home Staging! She is the winner of RESA's Stager Idol contest! Read up on how Kathleen won the contest in Shell Brodnax's "Winner of Stager Idol" post.
On the Radio:
Tori Lynn Ross announces an innovative Radio Show, "Bounce My Listing" to … (8 comments)
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stager: Woman's World Features Home Staging! Get your copy today! - 06/07/08 09:50 PM
MORE good press for us as Home Stagers! Woman's World is hot off the press and features Home Staging in this month's issue! I could not find the magazine online so go to your nearest store and find it there! The article features The Creator of Home Staging, Barb Schwarz and … (11 comments)
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stager: If Home Staging is not Decorating or Design Why are So Many Trying to Make it Fit the Decorating Mold? - 06/06/08 10:39 AM
It struck me today as I was writing an article that there seems to be an evolution of sorts in the Home Staging realm. Unfortunately, the evolution is not one of progress, but one of conformity - conformity to a standard that is the antithesis of the true essence of … (55 comments)
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stager: How many homes have you looked at this month? - 06/06/08 07:19 AM
Being a real estate professional the answer is probably a lot; and that’s a good thing. Knowing your market keeps you on top of your game. The problem is that today’s home buyers are also looking at a lot of houses (and that’s not their profession). Consequently they begin to suffer … (4 comments)
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stager: Free Home Staging Tips on Radio Sandy Springs By Homes Designed To Sell - 06/05/08 12:21 PM
Rick Duda, CEO and President of Atlanta based Homes Designed To Sell was featured on Radio Sandy Springs in May. Mr. Duda was the guest of Lee Anne Culpepper on her weekly show "Design Tips With Lee Ann" and can be heard at the following link: http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/DesignTipsMay22.2008.mp3
"I met Lee Anne at the … (0 comments)
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stager: BACK TO BASICS: Preparing and Staging a Home to Sell - 06/04/08 10:38 PM
Ok, so let's face it, the Real Estate market has slowed in South Florida. Sales are down. Properties are for sale in abundance. For that reason, homes should be even more "curb friendly". The best looking properties will sell the fastest.
I recently canvased some area neighborhoods, visited Open Houses, and passed a multitude of … (2 comments)
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stager: Good News: Home Staging is Not a Common Practice in New Hampshire - 06/03/08 06:30 PM
Planning on selling your house in New Hampshire? The fact that most New Hampshire home sellers do not consult with a home stager is very good news! Good news for you, and any other seller who chooses to professionally stage their house.
This is also very good news to the Realtors listing the staged homes.
Any time someone … (12 comments)
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stager: ACADIANA REAL ESTATE STAGING ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN FORMED! - 06/02/08 10:23 PM
Looking for a Stager in the Lafayette/Acadiana area? The Acadiana Real Estate Staging Association can help! We promote the ethical practice of home staging techniques, and help people learn more about the Staging Industry in general. We offer tips on how to choose a qualified home stager to showcase your home … (0 comments)
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stager: SHOWING REALTORS THE VALUE OF HOME STAGING IN ORLANDO, FL - 06/02/08 10:20 AM
Hello All! We hope everyone is doing well in their respective staging businesses. If not, this post is for all of us to "pick our brains" so to speak with regard to showing realtors and homeowners the value of staging.
A big part of our business is what is known as … (0 comments)
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stager: How Long Are You Willing To Wait For A Buyer? (321) 956-2495 STAGE it RIGHT! - 06/02/08 09:56 AM
If the answer is "indefinitely" read no further. If you're not willing to wait, or can't afford to wait, you need the services of a certified "home stager." STAGE it RIGHT! is a local home staging company located in Brevard County Florida. We have served savvy homeowners and real estate agents … (4 comments)
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stager: Orlando Home Stagers, Staging Homes in Central Florida - 06/02/08 09:45 AM
Learn More About Our Professional Home Stagers
Interior Redesign • Home Staging Orlando FL • Home Stagers
Selling a home can be a very stressful experience. We know because we've been there ourselves. Our goal is to make this transition as easy as possible for you while maximizing … (0 comments)
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stager: We help market your listing too. HSDPros Orlando Fl. - 05/31/08 11:55 AM
HSD Pros is committed to helping you the agent as well as the seller in every way possible. We don’t just make the home look its best; we also help you market it too.
Contact us today so we can show you how we are not just … (0 comments)
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stager: Home Staging Orlando Fl. Serving Central Florida - 05/27/08 11:53 AM
Hello, we would like to introduce you to our home staging team: Brad Fletcher and Jeff Johnson.
I’m sure being a real estate professional you understand the value of home staging, especially in today’s turbulent market.
We just wanted to let you know that our initial consultations … (0 comments)
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stager: Home Staging Orlando Fl. Initial consultations are always free! - 05/24/08 11:32 AM
Our Mission:Home Staging Design Pros is passionate when it comes to maximizing your homes profit potential. We work closely with you and/or your realtor to strategically appoint your homes interior as well as exterior for fast sale at maximum price; all at a cost that's affordable. You deserve the best, … (0 comments)
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stager: Home staging Orlando Fl. HSDPros Target Your Buyers - 05/22/08 01:24 PM
Target Your Buyers.
Home Staging Design Pros believes that successful staging is the art of using marketing and decorating techniques to create an environment that buyers can aspire to. “If I buy this house, I can live like this.” At Home Staging Design Pros we use the … (0 comments)
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stager: Home Staging Orlando Fl. Initial consultations are always free! - 05/21/08 02:18 PM
Contact us for more information about our incredible home staging services.
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stager: Orlando Florida Home Staging Design Pros 32801 - 05/21/08 08:03 AM
Our Mission: Home Staging Design Pros is passionate when it comes to maximizing your homes profit potential. We work closely with you and/or your realtor to strategically appoint your homes interior as well as exterior for fast sale at maximum price; all at a cost that's affordable. You deserve the … (1 comments)
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stager: Orlando Florida Home Staging Design Pros - 05/21/08 07:57 AM
Rely on the experts at Home Staging Design Pros for all of your staging and redesign needs. We have 12 years of experience in real estate marketing plus our prices and professionalism are what set us apart from the rest. Let us make your home a showplace whether you are … (0 comments)
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stager: Granite Bay with Pool near Folsom Lake Ca - 05/15/08 12:07 AM
Grantie Bay Home With Pool Near Folsom Lake
8897 Bronson Drive, Granite Bay, CA 95746 View Map
Charming home near Folsom Lake- Large lot .4 acres with secluded back yard with lots of space. Beautiful and tranquil back yard with pool, patios and shade. Eureka School District. 4 Bedrooms and … (0 comments)
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stager: 9 Bedrooms in this Vintage Roseville Victornian House - 05/14/08 11:58 PM
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stager: Staging helps Sell this Granite Bay Property - 05/14/08 11:54 PM
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stager: Staging your listing to sell, What does it mean? - 05/14/08 04:11 PM
I'm sure a lot of people have heard the buzz word "Staging" when it comes to selling a home. There are several shows on HGTV that are specifically about Staging. I thought there may be a need to clarify some aspects of staging to the general public.
Staging is a … (0 comments)
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stager: Staging your listing to sell, What does it mean? - 05/14/08 04:09 PM
I'm sure a lot of people have heard the buzz word "Staging" when it comes to selling a home. There are several shows on HGTV that are specifically about Staging. I thought there may be a need to clarify some aspects of staging to the general public.
Staging is a specialized … (0 comments)
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stager: The Stager's Sunday Times: 4-11-2008 - 05/11/08 04:09 PM
HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY to all the Staging Moms Out There!
Here are this weeks headlines from the Staging Industry. This is a busy time for most, but take note and celebrate the excellence among us -- reciving kudos, recognition and praise! Way to go people!
From Around the World
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stager: Affordable Staging In Central Florida - 05/08/08 07:38 AM
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stager: The Best Home Stagers in Orlando Fl - 05/07/08 07:50 AM
Interior Redesign • Home Staging Orlando FL • Home Stagers Contact us for more information about our incredible home staging services.
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stager: Orlando Home staging Design affordable package - 05/06/08 08:11 AM
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stager: Home Near Lake Fosom with Pool - 05/05/08 04:38 PM
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stager: Why stage my Orlando florida home? - 05/05/08 10:36 AM
Ask yourself the following questions....
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stager: Even When I'm Wearing a Hat, The Staging Hat Is There Too! - 05/03/08 10:49 AM
Friday was cold and the rain was mere drizzle, but the annual Southport-Westport House Tour to benefit Near & Far Aid (www.nearandfar.org) must go on! I was asked to be a room hostess for one house where the theme was the Kentucky Derby, so of course a major hat was required! … (12 comments)
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stager: Newly staged by Orlando Home Staging Design 32801 - 05/01/08 07:50 AM
Beautiful golf course front home in IRCC. This gated community offers 24 hour security along with lots of amenities for the active homeowner.
This comfortable home sits right on the fairway with water views from almost every room. Light and spacious with volume ceilings this home has brand new carpet (April … (5 comments)
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stager: Orlando Home Staging Design 32801 - 04/30/08 10:53 AM
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to read this brief blog From Home Staging Design Pros in Orlando Florida.
We know the difficult situation today’s real estate market puts on you and your clients. Our job is to help you market and sell your properties quickly and for … (1 comments)
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stager: Staging serivces for the property investor - 04/28/08 06:45 PM
Staging used in investment property
Sacramento area, CA
One Step Staging was asked to furnish this investment property to have the feel of a "Tropical Oasis".
The investors presenting are renting it furnished until the market improves again. I was able to give them a design plan, offer furniture and … (0 comments)
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stager: A Real Estate Agent who Stages: Home Staging Video From the Twin Cities - 04/26/08 11:57 AM
Here is another great Real Estate Staging Video, this time by a Realtor who stages. Sarah Wilkey is a Real Estate Agent in Minnesota, and she has great success with staging her own listings. Watching this video might wear you out however, she doesn't hold back when she explains the time … (2 comments)
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stager: Granite Bay home for Sale in Eureka School District - 04/23/08 09:35 PM
Grantie Bay Home With Pool Near Folsom Lake
8897 Bronson Drive, Granite Bay, CA 95746 View Map
Charming home near Folsom Lake- Large lot .4 acres with secluded back yard with lots of space. Beautiful and tranquil back yard with pool, patios and shade. Eureka School District. 4 Bedrooms and … (0 comments)
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stager: Would you CRUSH another stager's toes? - 04/21/08 07:32 PM
(image by Godzillafeet44)
(I was going to post a photo of poorly bruised toes, but I think I will spare your eyes on this one)
Inspired by Maureen's recent post, it makes me wonder: what do you do when an agent, who is not your client but has a stager already, asked … (20 comments)
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stager: STAGING....... THE NUMBERS DONT LIE!!! HOME APPEAL SERVICES LLC - 04/21/08 08:04 AM
ASP Home Staging Statistics "Your Investment in ASP Home Staging will always be less than your first Price Reduction"- Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging
Return on Staging InvestmentThe following is a summary of the results of HomeGain's 2007 national survey, based on the ten areas of home improvement identified … (0 comments)
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stager: Got the Touch? - 04/16/08 01:49 PM
The process of engaging in professional Home Staging for your occupied home and the process of engaging in a professional massage for your aches and pains have some similarities.
Some people just melt into a ball of butter at the very thought of relaxing in the soothing expertise that pours from the … (25 comments)
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stager: Let's Redefine Staging - 04/15/08 08:01 PM
Earlier this week, Kim Boyer, a talented decorating professional, sent me a link to an article recently featured in Wall Street Journal. The article, "Allure of the Fruit Bowl" denounced staging again as trickery and pretty much insinuated that most Americans don't have the brains to see beyond a beautiful bowl … (9 comments)
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stager: Got Pets? Selling a house? One sniff could snuff a sale - 04/09/08 04:27 PM
Pets. We love them if we own them, they're our babies and a part of the family. However when selling, they become a different story when others will be entering and previewing your property.
First and foremost, for the safety of your beloved pets, consideration must be given to how they will be kept safe while showing. … (13 comments)
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stager: All things become new again,,,what,new wallpaper? - 04/07/08 05:38 PM
I know I hate to admit I would consider hanging wallpaper again, but here it is,,,,I would.
That being said let us do some research on wallpaper and where it has come from and see where it now is going.
“Around 4000 B.C., the earliest known form of "paper" … (2 comments)
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stager: Staging the Garage-the Next Decorated Space? - 04/04/08 05:08 PM
At what point do buyers expect the garage to be another decorated room?
I'm used to explaining to homeowners that their garage needs to be clean, neat, as empty as possible of unnecessary storage items and randomly placed shelving and hooks. Rarely do I run across a garage that doesn't have painted … (14 comments)
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stager: Dallas & Ft. Worth, TX IAHSP Invites YOU to a Spring Fling! April 30th, 2008 - 04/04/08 12:42 PM
The Dallas Regional Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (DIRC) and the Forth Worth Regional Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (FWIRC) along with our valued business parter CORT Furniture Rental, are co-hosting a fundraising event for World Wide Staging Service Week 2008 benefiting our philanthropies.
Along … (7 comments)
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stager: Agents Who Team with an ASP!! - 04/03/08 12:39 AM
Being an ASP Realtor, I feel that staging a house is more important than ever in this market! Below are some tips on staging a house inside and out!! It is also best to partner with an ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) ! To locate an ASP in your area, go to www.StagedHomes.com They … (6 comments)
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stager: A Marketing Smile Is In Your Future - 04/02/08 11:15 AM
I received the following e-mail this morning in my in-box. It is regarding a press release I posted 2 months ago.
Congratulations! Your Press Release is now featured on PressExposure.com
Your Press Release, "The Practice of Home Staging Expands in the Growing Real Estate Market" - has been approved and added to PressExposure.com:http://PressExposure.com/?id=12194Your … (10 comments)
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stager: Stage"ducational" Broker's Tour - 03/30/08 09:31 PM
Ever try to think of different ways to draw a crowd to your broker's tour on a new listing? Now I know food and drink are part of the usual suspects at these events, but how about in addtion to that, adding an informative "educational" portion of the tour?
For those Realtors who have a … (15 comments)
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stager: Collin County & Active Rain Realtor $pecial - Home Staging Consultation Coupon - 03/28/08 05:33 PM
Home Star Staging is pleased to offer Collin County Realtors & local Active Rain Realtor members outside of Collin County in nearby surrounding areas this April Home Staging Consultation Coupon.
I'd like to get to know you and show you how I can help you help you and your clients sell faster and for … (7 comments)
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stager: Response to "Relationship Marketing" - 03/26/08 05:43 PM
In response to
Relationship Marketing … (1 comments)
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stager: Relationship Marketing - 03/24/08 01:16 PM
Since moving into my new house just a few weeks ago, I have received dozens of postcards, brochures, and flyers from all kinds of decorating professionals. I actually AM in the market for some services, including landscaping, house cleaning, entertainment systems, etc. But I haven't been inspired to call any of … (22 comments)
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stager: Featured Posts (Use Them For Good)!!! - 03/22/08 08:51 PM
I think what amazes me the most about those who are members of the Active Rain community is just how unselfish and helpful you people really are. I have learned so much from reading your posts and I have shared and used the information given.
However, I still fail to … (2 comments)
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stager: Trends, they sure are different now a days! - 03/20/08 02:18 PM
I just came from one of my listings. I was there with my stager trying to figure out what we can do to give this listing some umph! It is a single person who travels a lot for their work and they don't spend much time in the house, therefore it is … (3 comments)
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stager: Woo hoo, staging works in a tough market - 03/20/08 01:13 PM
I know I shouldn’t admit this because I am a stager but sometimes it even astonishes me how much of a difference staging can make.
This cute bungalow had been the owner’s original house and she had rented it out throughout the last few years. She decided to renovate … (19 comments)
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stager: HIGHER OFFERS WITH CURB APPEAL TIPS - 03/20/08 09:51 AM
Hello everyone. I had the good fortune to speak at the 30th Atlanta Home Show last week before the weather closed the event. Since every home seller is trying to get top dollar for their home, they need to invest in items that will generate a good return for them. Here … (5 comments)
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stager: A Most Valuable Player in a Successful Home Sale & it's FREE - 03/17/08 04:29 PM
Sellers, do you want to know what is one of the most valuable things you have in terms of the successful sale of your home and it's FREE?
I'll give you some hints:
It's a something we never seem to have enough of It's gone before you know itSometimes it seems to stand still It flies … (14 comments)
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stager: Knick Knack Paddy Wack - 03/13/08 02:29 PM
Knick Knack Paddy Wack
Everybody and their brother is talking about staging, decorating, re-modeling, and accessorizing (myself included). Here is the point: the effort that makes the biggest difference in how a space feels is getting rid of the excess. So much of our time is spent managing our things. We … (5 comments)
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stager: Staging and Stager services for Real Estate Investors - 03/11/08 04:51 PM
Staging Services for Real Estate OwnersThis home is an investment property that the owner wanted staged to have the feel of an oasis tropical retreat. The purpose of this home was for an upscale vacation rental or long term rental.We achieved this goal by purchasing furniture at discount. I pass on … (0 comments)
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stager: Curbilicious - 03/10/08 04:12 AM
Here it is the end of February when the snow, the streets, the windows and exterior of our homes look dirty...Curb appeal in Minnesota at this time of year comes in the way of neatness and a sharp paint job. We have been thinking about painting our own home this coming … (1 comments)
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stager: If you can't picture the change, take a picture and change it - 03/10/08 04:11 AM
Yes, I am still obsessing over the exterior paint palate of my home. My problem is the pale terra cotta brick that looks washed out next to the white trim and pale blue-gray siding. I really don't like the idea of painting the brick, and many of the homes in my … (0 comments)
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stager: Life is a balancing act - 03/10/08 04:10 AM
It is so easy to be overwhelmed by the enormity of any task. Be it a thorough spring cleaning, a remodeling, a home staging for market, a pare-down or down-size...all of these things can loom so large. Personally, one of my character defects is the all-or- nothing black-or-white routine. (i.e., "Why … (1 comments)
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stager: Blow, Furnace, Blow - 03/10/08 04:09 AM
The reigning wisdom on the subject of dust and furnace filters is that it is better to buy a less stringent (and less expensive) filter and change it more frequently. This is because the super-duper filters cause your furnace to work harder trying to force air through the fine filter. The … (1 comments)
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stager: Vomit Be Gone - 03/10/08 04:07 AM
We recently had a middle-of-the-night vomit-on-the-carpet episode at our house. We spot cleaned within the hour of staining, but couldn't get the stain out. Luckily we were due for our bi-annual carpet steaming. Our carpet guy isn't sure if the acidic vomit will come clean. We shall find out when it … (5 comments)
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stager: Real Estate Home Staging in Vernon * Proven Profitability * Living Spaces Design - 03/10/08 01:03 AM
Staging is here to stay. For Real Estate Sale or Resale Professional Presentation has become a widespread practice.
Staging is fairly new concept in some areas & may still creates a little confusion. It is the professional process of property presentation to put your home at the head of the market in your area. I have seen properties sell in … (0 comments)
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stager: Real Estate Home Staging in Penticton * Proven Profitability * Living Spaces Design - 03/10/08 12:36 AM
Staging for Real Estate Sale or Resale is becoming a widespread practice and is defintitely here to stay.
The term 'Staging' is fairly new to some regions & may be a little confusing. It the professional process of property presentation to help your home put its best foot forward! I have seen properties sell in 1 to … (0 comments)
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stager: League City Egg Hunt-TX - 03/08/08 07:25 PM
The League City Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring the Annual Egg Hunt at the League City Sportsplex. The hunt begins at 1:00p.m. on Sunday, March 9. All are welcome to attend this free event and it is open for children ages toddler through 12 … (0 comments)
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stager: How RESA Chapters Benefit their members - 03/01/08 09:19 PM
RESA chapters have a board, President, President Elect, VP of Membership, Secretary and Treasurer. This group of people organizes the chapter events and run the meetings. Chapters can also have committees. Committees work on fund raising, education and anything else that comes up.
RESA chapters meet once a month as a … (8 comments)
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stager: League City Youth Programs-Gymnastics-Texas - 03/01/08 06:31 PM
Gymnastics class to help you develop confidence, self-awareness and body control by experienceing challenges that children can masater in a safe, non-cpmpetitive environment. Apparatus including beams, bars, parallels, wedges and mats are used to increase motor skill and general physical abilities. Classes start April 1, 2008.
Place: League City Elementary School Gym, … (0 comments)
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stager: League City Youth Programs-Flag Football-Texas - 03/01/08 06:20 PM
The League City Parks Recreation Department will be starting it's Summer Flag Football program. Flag Football will be offered to all children (boys and girls) ages 6-14. League play will begin the week of May 26, and extend through July 19, 2008.
Place: Sportsplex, 1251 Link Road (Highway 96)
Times: Games on Saturdays
Fees: … (0 comments)
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stager: Michaels-Big Sale-March 2-8 - 03/01/08 05:55 PM
Michaels Arts, Crafts, & More will be having a big sale on:
Floral Stems-1/2 off.
Handcrafted Floral arrangements-1/2 off.
Spring Garlands-1/2 off.
Spring Floral Bushes-1/2 off.
Framed Art -1/2 off.
Wicker Collection, Home Decor Accents, Baskets, Greenery "Garden Collection", Trees, Frames, and Much more all at 40% off.
Their circular is also offering a Buy One Get … (11 comments)
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stager: Condo Real Estate Staging - Des Moines, Washington - 02/28/08 11:22 PM
Des Moines, Washington
We just finished decorating the interior of this wonderful condominium that has views of Lake Washington, and I must say, I would love it for myself. We have been excited about this model home/staging project, as our Realtor mentioned it to us when we finished up her last project … (12 comments)
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stager: What's In Your Drawers? - 02/28/08 07:22 PM
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)
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stager: Go Green - 02/24/08 10:56 AM
Go green. This time of year, when the tired snow,dreary greys and browns out our windows are less than inspiring, anything green sounds fabulously springy. So get some green in your house. Grow green grass indoors. Kids love to plant it and watch it grow. Put a tall green houseplant in the … (1 comments)
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