home stager ny: The Secret Behind Organizing Your Kitchen - 04/03/13 08:15 AM
Are your kitchen cabinets bursting with clutter? Buyers may close the door on the sale thinking the heart of the home doesn’t have enough storage space. Learn how to prevent a dead deal with these helpful organizing tips.
 As, I opened a client’s kitchen cabinets to store items that were on their countertop during a home staging project, I noticed there was no room to store anything. The cabinets we’re packed with paperwork, dozens of sunglass cases, and lots of mismatched dish sets. Not to mention there was no rhythm or reason to how anything was stored on the shelves. There … (10 comments)

home stager ny: I love HSR!! - 01/23/12 09:40 AM
I had the pleasure of going through one the best certification programs for home staging over two years ago called Home Staging Resource. This self paced online program can put on the right track to take charge of your home staging career. It arms you with everything you need from A-Z to become successful and all at an affordable price.
Not to mention the program doesn't leave you after you graduate. Audra and the HSR team is with you every step of the way as you grow your business. She and the veteran members are available 24/7 to give you expert … (0 comments)

home stager ny: How Home Staging Works in a Vacant Space - 01/23/12 09:33 AM
This home on 201 East 83rd St. in NYC was a challenge, because the sellers didn't have a big budget to work with. The home sat on the market for over 6 months and went through the hands of 2 Realtors before they decided to stage the space. It sold in just 85 days after staging!
This property proves that home staging doesn’t have to be expensive. For just a couple thousand dollars we were able to transform this vacant space into a quaint home for either a first time buyer or someone looking for a pied-a-terre.  We used the existing … (8 comments)

home stager ny: Tips to Help Sellers Have the Right Mindset - 01/23/12 09:32 AM
We all know selling a home can not only be difficult in this market, but can also be stressful. There are three keys to selling a home, the first it must be priced right, marketed properly and be prepared for buyers. As a home staging company we help sellers prepare their homes for sale a number of different ways. We not only help them sift through their belongings, declutter and fix repairs, it's also our responsiblity to help sellers transition into the next chapter of their lives and here are three tips to help get them on the fasttrack towards moving … (3 comments)

home stager ny: Staging Makes A Difference - 12/30/11 03:50 AM
Staging Makes a Difference We've had the pleasure to be apart of two amazing organizations this year to help make a difference in other people's lives. The first we participated in creating the WCR Fundraiser: "Bras for Cause" in September. The LIBOR Chapter raised money for the 1in 9 Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition, who has been committed to fight the cancer epidemic through education, outreach, environmental advocacy and research.  The evening was filled with warmth, raffles, a silent auction and the main event: Boys in Bras. Women from across our area created bras for "the boys" to wear for … (2 comments)

home stager ny: The Proof is in the Math...What Are Your Numbers? - 12/30/11 03:50 AM
The Proof Is In The Math           DID YOU KNOW...   92% of home buyers start their search online before they contact a Realtor.      (2010 National Association of Realtors Survey of Home Buyers & Sellers)
  63% of buyers will pay more for move in ready homes.     (Maritz Survey Staging Polls)
  Only 10% of home buyers can visualize the potential of a home.       (Provided by Home Staging Resource)
  98% of Realtors know what home staging is, but only 20% have hired a stager       (Certified Staging Professional June 2006 Survey Based … (5 comments)

home stager ny: Make Selling In Winter a Realty with Home Staging - 12/30/11 03:40 AM
THE LAWN IS BROWN, TREES BARE, DIRTY SNOW BLANKETS THE WALKWAY, THE HOUSE COLDER WITH LIMITED SUNLIGHT. THE DARK DAYS OF WINTER ARE UPON US, THE HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN MAKE SELLING A HOME MORE STRESSFUL, BUT SELLERS DON’T NEED TO HIBERNATE UNTIL THE SPRING. While it can be difficult to make something look more appealing this time of year, it’s not impossible and the effort could just provide a seat at the closing table. During the winter months there may be fewer showings, but they’re more powerful. Those taking the time to see the property in winter are usually motivated … (2 comments)

home stager ny: 80's Kitchen Nightmares - 12/30/11 03:29 AM
 80's Kitchen Nightmares...  The 1980s may be making a comeback in apparel, but forget about it ever coming back into your house. What were design guru's thinking Nagel prints, neon lights, nightclub paint colors and melamine oak striped cabinets? While some things are easier to replace than others, 1980's kitchens continue to haunt the housing market, especially now since buyers are looking for move-in ready homes.Buyers immediately start seeing dollar signs when they see melamine oak striped cabinets in the heart of the home. That type of dated decor can become a deal breaker for buyers,  so it's important for sellers to … (12 comments)

home stager ny: Spend Less DOM by Adding a Home Stager to the Real Estate Team - 12/12/11 06:02 AM
To take a home from listing to closing involves a lot of details that can end up challenging the home's value and how long the home will be on the market, if Realtors are not prepared for the unexpected. This process requires a team of qualified real estate related professionals that can help create win-win situations for Realtors and their clients.
 
Many Realtors have home inspectors, appraisers, mortgage lenders, contractors and painters on their list of vendor referrals to help land that well-earned check in their hands. Your package should include as many vendors as possible because it will broaden … (0 comments)