stager: Home Staging Assists Home Sellers - 09/13/07 12:02 AM
Sellers thinking of selling their home or with a home that has been on the market for awhile (longer than 30 days) should consider the services of a Professional Home Stager. Here are some reasons why:
The cost of a consultation is usually less than $500 (depending on your region) and the … (8 comments)
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stager: No outhouses in home staging! - 09/10/07 10:44 PM
How do you decorate for Halloween? While on a staging site yesterday, the seller asked if she could put pumpkins out in front. She had recently planted mums so the response was "of course." Then she stated that the pumpkins would be plastic! Okay, maybe not....This conversation brought up the issues … (16 comments)
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stager: The swinging Real Estate scene - Is your house "Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now"? - 09/10/07 08:21 PM
We all know about the concept of Mr. Right and Mr. Right now as it applies to the dating scene. What may appear great on the surface doesn't always ring true.
I'd like to compare dating to home selling and see how they fare. Want to take a peek?
Let's assign … (8 comments)
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stager: House needed for FREE STAGING of an occupied home for sale in/around IRVING,TX - 09/05/07 08:42 AM
The Staged Homes ASP course is coming to Dallas, TX, once again, September 25th, 26th, and 27th.
Click the link for more information if you are interested in attending the 2 -day (for Realtors) or 3 - day course (for Stagers) (contact me if you are taking the 3 day course, I … (12 comments)
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stager: So your agent hired a home stager - 09/03/07 10:17 PM
Here is a document to assist home sellers to get a realistic idea of the timeline and work involved in working with a professional stager.
So your Agent hired a Home Stager-Now what????
Congratulations! Your agent/realtor has recommended that a Home Staging consultation take place to highlight the best features of … (11 comments)
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stager: TIME OUT FOR VACATION - How was your summer? - 08/28/07 09:07 PM
Been absent from the site for a few weeks - working and enjoying vacation. Thought I'd post a photo of our time at the beach - so great! The weather was a mild 79-80 degrees most days, sunny and warm. We rented a house in Santa Cruz - and enjoyed sight … (14 comments)
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stager: 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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stager: Press Release - North Texas Home Staging Professionals Improve Lives Through Non-profit IAHSP Foundation - 08/27/07 08:55 PM
For Immediate Release
HOME STAGING PROFESSIONALS IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH NON-PROFIT IAHSP FOUNDATION
August 27, 2007: The International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) Foundation is launching the 3rd annual World Wide Staging Service Week, September 9th - 16th, 2007. The Dallas IAHSP Regional Chapter (DIRC) is "set to stage" Dallas Area … (6 comments)
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stager: Home stagers-do you do nurseries? - 08/26/07 08:56 PM
We often bid on jobs where the thrid bedroom is pretty small and we seem to always have the debate-nursery or office? We would like the option to do a nursery with a bassinet but are having troube finding a wicker one. They are so much more charming than the new … (17 comments)
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stager: Beautifully Staged Home in Morgan Creek Roseville - 08/25/07 05:05 PM
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stager: MerchantCircle - Staging Consultation Coupon for Realtors, Builders & Sellers - Collin County - 08/25/07 11:25 AM
I've recently joined another FREE on-line resource for marketing my business called MerchantCircle.
I am learning the ropes of it and have successfully created my profile and have used other features available including a "coupon" service.
For a limited time only, I will be offering a Verbal Staging Consultation Coupon for anyone who … (22 comments)
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stager: ReStore - Habitat for Humanity's resale shop - Plano,TX & beyond - 08/24/07 01:03 PM
If you haven't already been you must check out the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in your area.
I went for the first time today to my local Plano, TX ReStore , which recently opened last April 2007, and found a treasure trove of items that are useful for my staging business as … (26 comments)
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stager: Competitive Real Estate Solutions "Staging" - 08/22/07 11:15 PM
Real Estate Solutions to maximize your net return. This home seller hired me to help prepare their home for sale. They had nice things and just needed help deciding where to put everything to present their home in the best light. I spent 3 hours with them and prepared a list of … (3 comments)
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stager: Staging Helps In This Real Estate Market - 08/22/07 10:05 PM
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stager: Staged home went pending in 20 days on the market - 08/22/07 09:07 PM
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stager: Sticks & Stones can... make you money - 08/21/07 07:32 PM
Funny thing happened while checking out at Target the other day...
I was purchasing a variety of items for my staging prop inventory. River rocks were some of the items because they were on sale and I like to use them for different things from spa like bathrooms to table scapes,
stones … (31 comments)
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stager: Staging Works- Home Sold in Loomis Ca - 08/18/07 12:49 PM
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stager: Why stage? Because in NJ, you have to - now. - 08/16/07 09:09 PM
For those of us sitting in the New Jersey suburbs of Metro New York, on the Midtown Direct train line, location was the one and only thing that really mattered when selling a home. Price was always high, and if you didn't buy today then by tomorrow, a similar home would cost even … (27 comments)
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stager: Ezine article #6 - Safety Tips For Sellers To Consider Before The First Showing - 08/15/07 02:48 PM
Safety Tips For Sellers To Consider Before The First Showing is an article I wrote for Ezine Articles online magazine. Below is a summary and a link.
Safety Tips For Sellers To Consider Before The First Showing
By Karen Otto
While the vast majority of buyers are in the market to actually purchase … (10 comments)
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stager: Ezine articles #5 - Canned Soup Or Houses - Why Bother With Packaging? - 08/15/07 02:42 PM
Canned Soup or Houses - Why Bother with Packaging? is an article I wrote for Ezine Articles online magazine. Below is a summary and a link. Canned Soup Or Houses - Why Bother With Packaging?By Karen OttoWhether you're selling canned soup or a house, packaging counts. Just like any other product on … (7 comments)
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stager: The when and why of home staging - 08/13/07 09:41 PM
Who's on your team when selling your home? Remember that the three critical aspects in real estate are location, condition and price? If it is important that you get the price you desire out of your home with the quickest sale, the trick is to professionally stage your home. Why is … (26 comments)
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stager: Staging is All About Making the Right Connections - 08/13/07 08:22 PM
The Professional Stagers of Active Rain have been posed the question - Why and When do you stage your house? There are many technical answers I could give here and do an adequate job of it, but I want you the reader to think past the nuts and bolts of the staging process and view it from … (23 comments)
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stager: Theres just one problem... - 08/12/07 10:00 PM
We are working on a consultation for a client who has a common problem. I decided to blog on this topic after reading the blog on staging overpriced properties in hopes of getting a sell http://activerain.com/blogsview/171316/Home-Staging-In-The . This client is preparing his home for the market where there is very stiff … (10 comments)
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stager: Canned soup or houses? Why bother with packaging? - 08/07/07 06:22 PM
Think about the last time you purchased something, anything at all. Let's say it was a can of soup.
Imagine the canned food shelves at your local market are crammed and disheveled as you look for your brand. You're getting annoyed. The first couple of cans you spy are dented and … (61 comments)
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stager: Realtors Earn 16 CE Credits and Your ASP Designation While Having Fun! - 08/06/07 11:38 PM
It's COMING! The next ASP Course is coming to Denver!
Get 16 CE Credits and have a wonderful two days learning about Home Staging!
Knowledge is power and the more you know, the more you know!
StagedHomes.com is bringing the ASP Course to Colorado on September 11-13. Realtors attend day 1-2 and Stagers attend … (1 comments)
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stager: Clutter eats up equity! - 08/05/07 07:07 PM
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stager: Staging outdoors - 08/04/07 11:58 PM
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stager: Take 2 Aspirin & Call A Home Stager in The Morning - 08/03/07 09:27 PM
This week, I've been working with a wonderful home seller who has done so much in preparing their family home for sale - I might even go so far to say, it's been too much.
When I became a home stager, my heart felt mission was to help home sellers prepare their property … (15 comments)
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stager: Staging..What's in it for the Real Estate Agent? - 08/01/07 10:34 AM
Home-A-Dress...Home Staging Services In AtlantaLocation: Atlanta, GA Why you should Stage your listings: "Just the Facts"...As a real estate agent you know that first impressions create lasting impressions. In today's real estate market staging is a necessity and my ultimate goal is to create added value to your listing. By choosing … (2 comments)
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stager: Sell Your Home Quicker - Tips for a tough market - 07/31/07 09:07 PM
With a tough real estate market right now, selling your home can be very tough, stressful and time consuming. Read on for some tips on how to improve your chances at selling your home quicker without having to lower your price too much.One of the first and most important tips that … (1 comments)
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stager: New AR Group! Plano Texas Real Estate Professionals - 07/31/07 09:01 PM
I would like to announce the formation of a new group I have just started on Active Rain - Plano Texas Real Estate Professionals. I am a proud resident and business owner in this wonderful Texas City and would love to have anyone interested in the City of Plano, whether you live, … (10 comments)
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stager: Important first impressions - 07/28/07 12:34 AM
Today we met with an agent, that we haven't worked with for over a year while she changed agencies, and shared some of our recent projects with her. She was so excited about how our company has grown and developed and the recent work we had completed. Meeting with her gave … (3 comments)
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stager: FREE Summer Fiesta Today! 4:00 - 8:00 PM July 27th Dallas, TX - 07/27/07 08:07 AM
The Dallas Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (DIRC) invites YOU, your clients, friends and family to join us today , Friday, July 27th, 2007 4:00 - 8:00 PM, at the CORT Furniture Showroom at 14215 Inwood Dallas, TX for a Summer Fiesta Benefit Party benefiting DIRC's Charities.
There will … (2 comments)
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stager: Staging for Pictures- less is more! - 07/25/07 11:46 PM
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stager: Staging to Set your Home Apart from the Competition - 07/25/07 07:45 PM
How does your home compete with the competition? Trying to sell a home in this market is tough. 80% of the buyers will view your home online first. If it does not make the grade, your home will get passed. Do you want to make the final cut? Then hire a … (9 comments)
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stager: Staging brings to life 2million dollar home - 07/25/07 12:50 AM
We just finished staging this gorgeous home in Denver. It is in an area where small bungalows and ranch style homes are being scraped and replaced with new homes with amazing square footage and top of the line amenities.
As beautiful as the architecture and amenities are it still appeared sterile … (12 comments)
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stager: Caught Between the Generations...Help! - 07/24/07 07:25 AM
As a designer for 26 years, and a stager for one, I've found myself drawn into the "Senior Market". I've helped move my grandmother, mother (alzheimers), sister's mother in law (pic's), and now clients. I am a loving person, and very dedicated to the service of others, yet I'm concerned about … (4 comments)
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stager: Local Real Estate Market benefits from Professional Staging Services - 07/23/07 04:58 PM
St. Louis is a mirror to real estate all over the country in that there is an overabundance of inventory and homes must "stand out from the crowd" to attain a speedy sale. While the "show me" state always watches for outcomes before adopting new trends, our time has come. Home … (0 comments)
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stager: Setting the stage in Atlanta, Georgia. Why Investors should use home staging. - 07/18/07 04:08 PM
Attention Atlanta Builders, Renovators and home owners with empty rooms!!
"Home-A-Dress" can easily increase the selling price of your empty home by thousands with minimal investment.
Decorating your house to sell, will help you sell in record time and get the most money for your home.
Tempted to leave a room or home empty like … (5 comments)
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stager: Staging Class: Home Staging ..What is it and how does it work - 07/18/07 12:35 PM
Staging class tomorrow! Please be our guest... we will be presenting information about home staging. It's the newest marketing tool for Realtors and homeowners that want to get the best listing price and to get the home sold in the least amount of time. Television programs like HGTV have educated your sellers and … (0 comments)
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stager: Staging Class: Home Staging ..What is it and how does it work - 07/18/07 12:35 PM
Staging class tomorrow! Please be our guest... we will be presenting information about home staging. It's the newest marketing tool for Realtors and homeowners that want to get the best listing price and to get the home sold in the least amount of time. Television programs like HGTV have educated your sellers and … (0 comments)
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stager: What is Home Staging? Could it be the answer to Atlanta's slow market? - 07/18/07 11:50 AM
Home Staging is the use of marketing and decorating techniques to create an environment & lifestyle that buyers want. When you put your house on the market it becomes a product, something for sell. For a product to sell, it has to be successfully marketed and that is where Home-A-Dress comes … (0 comments)
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stager: I'm Low budget, un-accredited, inexperienced, pricey?, oh and ethnic! What could be the problem? - 07/18/07 11:31 AM
I've recently put up my website http://www.HomeADress.net (Home Staging Services). And immediately began directing traffic to it. For the past few weeks i've been anxiously awaiting the calls from agents and homeowners that need my service here in Atlanta, but the calls haven't come.
I've talked to some stagers and they can't … (49 comments)
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stager: Staging in Historic Roseville - 07/15/07 10:45 PM
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stager: ASP STAGERS HAVING FUN IN CHICAGO!! Sharing good times! - 07/15/07 02:42 PM
CHICAGO - CHICAGO!! What a great town - and the location for the annual ASP Convention held at the end of June!! We had a BLAST!
This is me and Mark Reed - another trainer with Stagedhomes.com . . .(now you know what I would look like as either A)Mo from the 3 stooges (check out the … (9 comments)
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stager: Staging Follows The Target Market - 07/14/07 09:54 PM
Staging follows the target market. Put another way, form follows function.
When I drive into a neighborhood which has a large number of children's play sets scattered about in the back yards I have a good idea the target market will include young families with children.
In another neighborhood filled with homes which … (18 comments)
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stager: Inspector Stager - 07/11/07 03:07 PM
I've lately had the opportunity to use this term to describe in another way what we as Professional Home Stagers do. Stagers are similar to home inspectors in how we do what we do. A Home Inspection definition by Investor Words is An inspection of a prospective home done by a professional, … (27 comments)
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stager: Home Staging and "Recycling" in Orlando, Central Florida and Surrounding Areas - 07/08/07 01:13 AM
As a Home Stager serving Orlando, Cental Florida and surrounding areas, I am constantly meeting with sellers to advise them on how best to prepare their home to sell in what has become a buyers market. I critically look at each area of the home, inside and out, and determine what needs to be done to transform their home with affordable … (2 comments)
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stager: Ezine Article #4 - Set the Stage for Your Own Home Selling Success Story - 07/06/07 02:59 PM
Set the Stage for Your Own Home Selling Success Story is an article I wrote for Ezine Articles online magazine. Below is a summary and a link.
Set the Stage For Your Own Home Selling Success Story
By Karen Otto
Do you like the latest home shows on TV? Want to know how to … (9 comments)
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stager: Ezine Article #3 - The Virtual Buyer - 07/06/07 02:49 PM
The Virtual Buyer is a home selling/staging article I wrote for Ezine Articles online magazine. Below is a summary and a link.
The Virtual Home Buyer
By Karen Otto
Today's internet savvy home buyer does not need to leave the comfort of their home to purchase a home. Make sure your property listed on the web … (8 comments)
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stager: Ezine Article #2 - Selling a home? Then Company is Coming Every day - 07/06/07 02:40 PM
Selling a home? Then Company is Coming Every Day is an article I wrote for Ezine Articles online magazine. Below is a summary and a link.Selling a Home? Then Company Is Coming EverydayBy Karen OttoIf you're selling a home, treat your buyers as the company that comes everyday. Honor your buyers and … (0 comments)
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stager: Ezine Articles - Hide the toilet the buyers are coming - home staging beyond the obvious - 07/06/07 01:24 PM
Hide the toilet the buyers are coming is an article I recently wrote for Ezine Articles online magazine. Below is the summary.Hide The Toilet, The Buyers Are Coming, Home Staging - Beyond The ObviousBy Karen OttoA Home Staging article to give helpful hints to sellers on how to better prepare certain areas of … (19 comments)
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stager: 10 Things Mr. Rogers Taught Me About Real Estate Staging - 07/06/07 09:50 AM
Neighborhoods, Speedy Delivery , a Handy Man, and Lady Aberlin Hospitality... Mr. Rogers Neighborhood had great archetypal characters, life lessons and more... but did you know that Mr. Rogers taught principles in Real Estate Staging as well as teaching for the younger generation?
Here is the short list:
Fix the Broken Stuff... Handy Man … (47 comments)
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stager: WHAT IS HOME STAGING? The Five D's.. - 07/05/07 01:43 PM
Home Staging is the use of marketing and decorating techniques to create an environment & lifestyle that buyers want. When you put your house on the market it becomes a product, something for sell. For a product to sell, it has to be successfully marketed and that is where Home-A-Dress … (37 comments)
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stager: Hotel Allows Guests to Smash Rooms - 07/04/07 01:27 PM
While perusing the internet this morning I came upon this article on AOL: Spanish Hotel Lets Guests Smash Rooms. Apparently a hotel chain in Spain selected 30 people (with the help of psychologists) who were stressed out, outfitted them with protective gear, and allowed them to take a sledge hammer to the rooms … (15 comments)
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stager: 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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stager: How long does it take for your listings to sell? - 07/02/07 09:30 AM
I'm a Home stager in the Atlanta area and I'm trying to get a feel for who needs my services. Recent statistics state that professionally"Staged" homes sell for 7% more and almost 50% faster than non-staged homes. the average time for staged homes on the market is only 15 days, and … (5 comments)
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stager: I have a staging job/referral for a stager in Parker Colorado - 07/01/07 09:39 PM
Hi there,
The RESA website has received a request for a stager in Parker Colorado. If you are a stager and service that area please call me on my cell 209-623-5809. I am waiting by the phone.
I checked the RESA directory for a member in Colorado and it doesn't look … (7 comments)
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stager: 40 Guests in 4 Minutes - 06/30/07 08:07 PM
At a recent Tom Boy Tool event I was at the consultant gave out a sheet called 40 Guests in 4 minutes. So whether you're hosting a party, sales event, or even an open house by inviting 40 guests according to the flyer you'll ensure a successful event because usually less than half will … (17 comments)
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stager: Golden Rules For a Stager's Toolbox - 06/30/07 02:08 PM
We have been home stagers in Cincinnati since 2004. I have found one of the most important aspects of running like a "well-oiled machine" is to stay on top of our toolbox inventory. In the past I would inevitability find us running out of a critical light-bulb or picture hanger as … (32 comments)
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stager: Professional Business Photos - I want to SEE You! - 06/28/07 11:11 AM
Well, thank you Ms. Terry Haugen for inspiring this blog. We were joking in another blog about sending head shots for the book I'm NOT writing but would love you to comment on the blog anyway - and it dawned on me that yeah, I hate getting my photo taken and I … (33 comments)
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stager: Critics Wanted - Have you read a Home Staging Book? - 06/27/07 09:54 PM
Just wanted to ask my fellow Active Rainers who may have read books on home staging if you wouldn't mind sharing your critiques on the books you may have read. I'm doing some research on the best of the best out there for home staging resources. I value your opinions and … (35 comments)
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stager: Pay the Piper - 06/27/07 01:48 PM
Craig Schiller wrote a thought provoking post about Staging homes and time of payment - I agree and disagree (am I allowed to do both?) :-)
If the licensee is going to guarantee payment to the vendor - regardless of whether the property sells - either following close of escrow or following the expiration/cancellation … (54 comments)
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stager: Staging... Behind the scenes. - 06/24/07 11:31 PM
Staging has been a great experience for me. I do have just a little business background which has saved me on a few occasions, but nothing really prepared me for all the behind the scenes work. They don't share that particular part much in classes that you may take.
Staging is hard, … (28 comments)
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stager: Kent, Washington: Home Staged Home - "Before and After" Staging Slide Show - 06/24/07 02:44 PM
As promised, here are the before and afters that correspond with my post "Home Staged Home" It's So Sweet! Posted on Kathy's Staging Before and Afters Forum! Kathy, thanks for inspiring me to put this together. It takes a little work but the final outcoming is rewarding and a good way to … (14 comments)
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stager: Atlanta Home Stager takes the WHY out of Home Staging! - 06/24/07 01:02 PM
Benefits of Having Your Home Staged
Before a showing -- A staged home will generate multiple showings when properly photographed and displayed on the Internet. As many as 80% of potential buyers begin their search online and identify homes they would like their real estate agent to show them.During the showing -- … (0 comments)
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stager: Before & After Pics of "The Big House" - 06/22/07 11:53 AM
I recently blogged about my experiences staging a 7,800 sq. ft. home in Arcadia, CA, The Homeowner Raised the Listing Price $200,000 AFTER STAGING!!! . This was a beautiful house - I was very lucky to have such a great canvas to work with. Here are some Before and After photos:
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stager: Take Down the Red Flag on Home Staging! - 06/21/07 02:14 PM
What does it really cost to stage a home, or not? Karen Dembsky of Peachtree Home Staging separates myth from reality.
Atlanta, Ga. June 21, 2007 - Many think the cost of staging a home is not worth it. Or, they think that home staging is only for the rich, with … (0 comments)
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stager: Stage it...Sell it! Class this Friday June 22nd - 06/20/07 10:21 PM
Stage it...Sell it! Please be our guest... we will be presenting information about staging and why it has become the secret weapon of savvy Realtors and homeowners for selling homes in this SLOW market. If you want to get the best listing price and the home sold in the least amount of … (2 comments)
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stager: Hardware - A Little Bling Never Hurt! - 06/20/07 03:48 PM
If you want your house to stand out among the hundreds for sale, or just want to upscale the image of your house, look at the hardware you currently have.
Hardware includes:
door knobs
cabinet/drawer pulls and knobs
door bumpers
levers
faucets
hinges
push/kick plates
hooks
switch plates
Determine the … (17 comments)
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stager: ASP Course in Atlanta begining July 10th - 06/19/07 11:46 PM
ASP stands for Accredited Staging Professional. This is the only internationally recognized accreditation for Stagers. This is good for anyone interested in becoming a Stager, or any Real Estate professional who may want to add this to their list of value-added services. I believe it also counts toward real estate continuing education … (2 comments)
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stager: Where do you find the time? - 06/19/07 10:49 PM
I find myself so busy lately, trying to be productive but feeling like I'm not getting anything accomplished. I guess I should consider putting together some sort of daily agenda to keep myself on track, but where to start??? I am in the final stages of having my corporate identity package … (5 comments)
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stager: The Worst Day of Home Staging Is Still Better Than ....Anything Else? - 06/19/07 09:26 PM
Home Staging, Property Merchandising, Redesign, Redecorating, Fluffing, Property Staging, Neutralizing ....
Let me be the first to admit it - I love staging and it's been very rewarding journey. But ... it's not all fun and games, is it? We have nannies and before/after school care. We drive mobile restaurants and have DVD players … (15 comments)
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stager: Selling a Home ? Then company is coming - Everyday! - 06/18/07 09:33 PM
Imagine a day where company will be showing up on your doorstep - everyday!
I don't know about you but I wouldn't be too happy in that knowledge if I wasn't aware of my guest's arrival. If you're like me, when I host my company I want it to be an … (42 comments)
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stager: Ravensdale, Washington: Staged Home Brings 2 Offers in 4 Days! - 06/17/07 09:25 PM
This home sat on the market with absolutely no offers coming in for 5 months -- and then Real Estate Stagers Julianna Hind and Barbi Ford of Roomspinners came to the rescue with a beautiful staging. The homeowners were amazed by the quick sale after the home was staged! Real Estate Staging highlights … (12 comments)
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stager: Peachtree Home Staging; Home Stager preps Homes that SELL! - 06/15/07 01:18 PM
Prep your House for a Quick Sale & Top Dollar with Peachtree Home Staging!Home staging, sometimes called home fluffing, home enhancement or home redesigning is the art of decorating a home to appeal to the most potential buyers. A professional home stager will bring out your house?s best features, downplay the … (0 comments)
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stager: Real Estate Tips: Who will Enter? - 06/12/07 11:13 PM
The Entrance to your Home is Critical Homeowners that have lived in their homes for a long period in time tend to overlook simple cosmetic flaws and buyer obstacles. In fact, they may not even notice that crack in the wall or the ripped screen in the bedroom window, but new … (16 comments)
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stager: Home Staging: Facts Tell; Stories Sell - 06/12/07 08:24 AM
Karen Dembsky of Peachtree Home Staging brings national statistics to life with real stories from her clients' experiences.
Atlanta, Georgia June 11, 2007 -- Home staging is hot, and getting hotter around the country. Much like the saying, "facts tell; stories sell", Realtors® and home sellers are beginning to see how home … (0 comments)
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stager: Homeowners - Can you Stage? - 06/09/07 10:46 AM
Some questions were swirling in my head as I awoke this morning and I wanted to put them out here for thought. This is geared towards homeowners but of course I'd love to hear from anyone who may want to share or add a comment. I was thinking about Homeowners and … (8 comments)
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stager: Trust Your Home Stager - It's Hard To Be Impartial - 06/06/07 01:14 PM
Let's face it. When the time comes to sell your home, my guess is that you'll think yours is the one that will be swept up the minute the sign is on your lawn. Or in more modern lingo, the minute it hits the net. It's human nature. We all think … (0 comments)
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stager: SNAP - 06/06/07 12:57 PM
SNAP (Staging Network of Arizona Professionals) is the new Home Staging support group just formed in Prescott, Arizona.
The idea for the group came after talking with another local stager in the area, Ardis Baker. We enjoy one another's company and the ablility we have to talk about our passion with some one who … (23 comments)
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stager: Presentation June 22nd: Stage it...Sell it! - 06/06/07 10:29 AM
Stage it...Sell it! Please be our guest... we will be presenting information about staging and why it has become the secret weapon of savvy Realtors and homeowners for selling homes in this SLOW market. If you want to get the best listing price and the home sold in the least amount of … (1 comments)
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stager: Becoming a Certified Color Consultant - 06/05/07 12:35 AM
Becoming a Certified Color ConsultantWhat is a Dewey Color Consultant? I am an Instructor for the Dewey people, so let me try to answer some of your questions. Design school and other color courses teach theory, but theory can be hard to apply. Dewey teaches theory too, but takes it and … (3 comments)
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stager: The Active Rain Birthday Event in Seattle - One Stager's Report - 06/03/07 10:25 PM
Yesterday, in Seattle, was the BIG 1 Year Anniversary Party for Active Rain, and when I heard it was taking place in my own back yard (Well, ok, Magnolia is a little bit of a drive from Maple Valley although MapQuest says 35 minutes) -- I knew I couldn't miss it! The … (14 comments)
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stager: Window Treatments - Will I or Won't I? - 06/03/07 06:08 PM
The drapery and iron rod in this photo are from Restoration Hardware.
I am often asked if I "do window treatments" for staging. I usually say no, because I don't have drapery in my staging inventory, and since windows don't come in standard sizes and shapes, it doesn't make economic sense to … (28 comments)
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stager: Want to be informed? - 06/01/07 11:34 AM
Hey guys! We've started our own VA newsletter. Our company has issued it's first release at the beginning of the month of May.
The newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest open source and general programs that will help businesses, both great and small to conintue to build success. Also, … (4 comments)
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stager: Let's Play Telephone! - 06/01/07 11:24 AM
Remember the childhood game telephone? I used to love that game. Someone, at the beginning of a long line of people, tells a secret to the person sitting next to them. That person, in turn, tells that same secret to the person sitting next to them. The secret is passed … (2 comments)
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stager: Today Show Link - Set the Stage - 05/31/07 07:58 AM
Just wanted to provide a link to the Today Show for anyone interested in seeing the series on tips to prepare your home for sale. Featured today was a homeowner who spent $5,000 to get her home ready for sale. It was a vacant and the house was transformed. I just … (6 comments)
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stager: Why you should always hire YOUR OWN Professional Building Inspector - A Cautionary Tale - 05/29/07 03:48 PM
I am a Professional Home Stager and Interior Designer. One of my long term Interior Design clients recently purchased a house. He was handed a Building Inspector's report which was generated (or so the Seller said) by a previous purchaser who's escrow fell out for undisclosed reasons. My client, who normally … (45 comments)
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stager: When Home Sellers get in the way of the selling process... - 05/29/07 02:52 PM
Sometimes, home sellers don't act in their own best interest. There are a variety of examples of this, but probably the most harmful is not listening to the professionals they have contracted with to sell their home because they think they know better. I just returned from looking at a potential vacant home staging … (13 comments)
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stager: Gainsville, Virginia, Prince William County - 05/27/07 05:37 PM
Introducing fellow ActiveRain member and Home Stager, Denise Malden.Denise worked years as a Senior Manager in corporate America but finally decided to dedicate more time to a lifelong passion, interior decorating. More recently, Denise has focused her attention to Home Staging. "Home Staging allows me to satisfy my creative side and achieve the "wow" effect … (5 comments)
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stager: Austin Texas and Travis County - 05/27/07 04:14 PM
This post is about fellow ActiveRain member, Designer and Stager, Leslie Olson.
Leslie's tag line says it all:
Leslie Olson Interiors - Believing in the Power of Thoughtful Design to Enhance our Lives
Leslie Olson, President of Leslie Olson Interiors, a Residential Design firm in Austin, Texas provides Real Estate Staging (or Property Styling) services for … (5 comments)
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stager: What I have learned from my Happy Little Peach Tree. - 05/27/07 01:44 PM
I am blessed to be able to live and work in Pasadena, CA, home to the Rose Parade, The Tournament of Roses Rose Bowl, the Norton Simon Museum and 2 of the world's greatest flea markets, the Rose Bowl Flea Market (every second Sunday of the month) and Pasadena City College … (7 comments)
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stager: Home Staging ~What's all the Buzz About? - 05/22/07 09:05 PM
Home staging is the art of creative furniture and accessory placement. A professional can quickly determine the rooms focal points and place your furnishings appropriately. With knowledge and experience a good redesign professional can transform your room into something you only imagined! This form of thinking "outside the box" can really … (0 comments)
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stager: Why being Resistant to Change will Cost you Getting Top Dollar for your Home! - 05/22/07 08:46 AM
After having worked with several clients as a Professional Home Stager in Orlando and the Central Florida area I have come to realize that most people are resistant to change in their home. The problem with this in real estate is it can cost you-big time!
Home Stagers want to work with … (0 comments)
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stager: Some tips to remember when hiring a decorator... - 05/19/07 10:01 PM
I've recently written this article to submit to a website for publishing, and wanted to keep it short... Do you think it's too short? Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
Thinking of Hiring a Decorator? Here are some things to keep in mind when considering using professional decorating services:
I have found, in … (2 comments)
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stager: Curb Appeal -- Update Outdoor Light Fixtures on a Budget - 05/17/07 08:41 PM
Staging starts at the front curb. How does the house look? I mean, people do simply just drive by sometimes! The curb appeal of the home is so important, and every little detail paints an overall impression in the mind of the home buyer. One of the most problematic features … (19 comments)
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stager: For Realtors, Stagers and other Real Estate professionals: Safety should always be in the forefront of our minds! - 05/13/07 05:39 PM
So many times we have all heard horror stories about a Realtor who, while sitting in a home alone during an Open House, has had a confrontation with an ill-intentioned visitor. At best, it has been an annoyance and at worst, it has resulted in tragedy. As a staging trainer, I … (24 comments)
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stager: Designing to Sell Secret - A Staging Consultation - 05/11/07 10:35 AM
OK, here they are!!! The stars of HGTV's hit show - Design to Sell! -
You know the drill, they start the show off with a Real Estate Professional (not the seller's agent though an independent third party) walking through the homeowner's house, the owners are "next door at a … (17 comments)
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stager: Has Your House Been Staged? Probably Not! - 05/04/07 07:32 PM
There seems to be confusion as to when a home has been staged.
If you are a Realtor and your client has had a staging consultation, they must understand that they have not had their home staged. If you are a homeowner, and you've had a stager in for a consultation, … (11 comments)
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