home stager omaha: The Ionizer Strikes Again! Another Stinky Success Story :-) - 10/10/08 09:13 PM
Well, my little ionizer faced a HUGE challenge this week. A friend of mine is selling her house and she runs a Boston terrier rescue. She has (I believe) 3 dogs of her own and often has another one or two rotating through her care and not all of them were … (2 comments)
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home stager omaha: Safety For The Single Mom - Another Reason Not To Go FSBO? - 09/05/08 06:50 PM
Often when Staging a home for a single woman/mom, I suggest that they add some men's clothing to the Master bedroom closet. Either borrow some slightly off season items from a friend or family member, or buy some inexpensive items at a thrift store. When only women's clothing is in the … (52 comments)
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home stager omaha: Great Blog From Successful Agent – Pro Staging - 09/03/08 09:41 PM
Here is a great blog from a very successful agent partner of mine, If Your Home is not Staged to Sell, then it Won't Sell. It was originally posted in February, but I just recently came across it. The info is so on point I thought I would share it with … (6 comments)
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home stager omaha: The "Real Estate Reality Hour" Is Proud To Present ... Troy Trumm of Alliance Real Estate - 08/22/08 02:20 PM
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Troy Trumm of Alliance Real Estate. Troy is a highly successful agent in the Omaha area. Troy will be discussing what makes him such a success and a great choice of a Realtor when selling homes. We will also briefly discuss … (1 comments)
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home stager omaha: The "Real Estate Reality Hour" Is Proud To Present ... Paul Vojchehoske - 08/15/08 05:43 PM
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Paul Vojchehoske. Paul is involved in many areas of residential real estate such as the Omaha Landlord's Association and operates www.omahaarearentals.com. He also does a lot of training of agents through his company called the "Real Estate Resource Institute" and with his … (3 comments)
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home stager omaha: The Power Of The Ionizer - 08/08/08 11:44 AM
About two months ago I became intrigued by some of Michelle Molinari's comments about her industrial strength ionizer that is available for rent. I thought it sounded like a dream come true for sellers with odors in their home so I HAD to buy one and try it out.
I have … (11 comments)
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home stager omaha: The "Real Estate Reality Hour" Is Proud To Present: Dan Grwyza from American Family Insurance - 08/07/08 10:00 PM
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Dan Grwyza from American Family Insurance. Like much of the country, Omaha has been hit hard in recent months with tornadoes, hail and other extreme wind storms. Significant damage and insurance claims have been the results. Tune in Saturday morning at 9am CST to visit more … (2 comments)
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home stager omaha: Successfully Sold In 12 Days!! - 08/07/08 09:53 PM
This vacant home was Staged before listing and successfully sold in 12 days! Tell the national media that it's not impossible to sell a house quickly in this market. Staged rooms included the living room (shown below - this is the room the entry opened into), kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom.
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home stager omaha: The "Real Estate Reality Hour" Is Proud To Present Jamie Grayson, Executive Director of Destination Midtown Omaha - 08/01/08 08:03 PM
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Jamie Grayson, Executive Director of Destination Midtown for Omaha, NE. Jamie will let us all know exactly what Destination Midtown is all about and some of their upcoming activities. Tune in Saturday morning at 9am CST.
Tori Lynn Ross of Ross Designs, … (2 comments)
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home stager omaha: Butttttt …. I don’t wanna use a Stager! She’ll make me work! - 06/25/08 10:08 PM
I often wonder why some of my devoted agent-clients don't hire me for every SINGLE one of their listings. I don't stalk their websites like a hound dog and accost them for not hiring me for some of their listings or anything like that. But occasionally I come across one and … (7 comments)
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home stager omaha: Don't Laugh - Staging On A MAJOR (I mean, really MINOR) Budget - 06/19/08 06:23 PM
Okay, so we all know what it is like to work on tight budget. The following photo is not indicative of my typical quality of work, but IS indicative of what Staging can be done on a VERY tight budget.
The following living room photo is actually a SUCCESSFUL Staging photo. … (26 comments)
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home stager omaha: The Real Estate Reality Hour Is Proud To Present: Dan Pittman, Sarpy County Tax Assessor - 06/19/08 06:06 PM
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Dan Pittman, Sarpy County Tax Assessor. We tend to get a lot of phone calls when one of the local County Tax Assessor's is brave enough to come on air, and we always appreciate their bravery!
Tune in Saturday morning at 9am … (1 comments)
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home stager omaha: The Real Estate Reality Hour Is Proud To Present: Melissa Jarecke of NP Dodge - 06/12/08 10:00 PM
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Melissa Jarecke of NP Dodge. Melissa is one of only four agents in the greater Omaha area to have the GRI, CRS and CRB designations. Tune in Saturday morning at 9am CST to hear more about Melissa's services and her take on the … (0 comments)
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home stager omaha: Don’t Get Caught Staging Barefoot - 06/11/08 10:13 AM
Often times when Staging it is appropriate to remove your outside shoes and leave them at the door. Occasions when this is appropriate include when the weather is bad, a house has new carpet, a family has small children and prefers to keep outdoor germs away from the floor, etc. However, … (17 comments)
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home stager omaha: Staging Here For The Long Haul? - 06/10/08 11:43 PM
One of my agent partners told me this week that her coach has forecasted the real estate industry will not experience much of an upturn, or return to a seller's market, until 2011.
Wow! That's much farther off than I had anticipated (or been told to expect). Which led me to … (17 comments)
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home stager omaha: By Popular Demand: Announcing The Ugliest "For Sale" Sign Contest - 06/10/08 09:23 PM
I wrote a blog last week about a very unattractive "For Sale" sign in my neighborhood. I received many comments of similarly ugly For Sale sign spottings and it was suggested that we have an "Ugliest For Sale Sign" contest. Here goes!
I am not sure what the official rules should be; … (29 comments)
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home stager omaha: Three Year Anniversary for Ross Designs - Omaha's Premier, Full Service Home Staging Company - 06/08/08 10:37 PM
2004 was a big year for me. I set the record for highest grossing sales month at the 36 year old office equipment company where I was employed, got married and had a PERFECT wedding on castle steps (too bad Prince Charming was Prince This-Won't-Last-Because-I'm-A-Schmuck; but that's a different blog!), bought … (10 comments)
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home stager omaha: You Know Ya Done Good When They Buy The Furniture - 06/06/08 11:04 PM
One of my proudest Staging accomplishments was actually an on-going Staging/Remodel/Design project. In fall of 2006 I was truly blessed to become the Interior Design Consultant for one of Omaha's coolest downtown condo projects, 902 Dodge (located ironically at 902 Dodge Street).
For the past two years I have had the … (13 comments)
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home stager omaha: "Bounce My Listing" - On Radio Show Saturday at 9am - 06/06/08 10:03 PM
"Bounce My Listing" is a new service in town for sellers. Sellers are encouraged to enter their "listing" information on the website and they will be contacted by three professional real estate agents from the three largest real estate companies in town. Tune in Saturday morning at 9am CST to hear … (4 comments)
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home stager omaha: ANOTHER Great Reason To Use Sherwin Williams And Partner With An Experienced Staging Company - 06/02/08 09:20 PM
I love Sherwin Williams paint! More than just the paint, I really love the store and the employees. The color deck is mostly great (could use a few more choices) but since they can match anything I can always color select from my other decks and still use Sherwin Williams as … (9 comments)
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home stager omaha: Insurance Audits – Not As Scary As It Sounds - 05/31/08 06:04 PM
Many companies engage in an insurance audit once a year. An insurance audit is basically a review of all current insurance policies and an analysis as to whether or not current policies are adequate coverage.
In addition to the standard auto/home owners/life insurance policies, Home Stagers should also consider:
- Personal … (2 comments)
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home stager omaha: Basics About Light Fixtures - 05/27/08 09:21 PM
A Staging appointment with a client today reminded me that not everybody (often times even builders) really know some of the basics regarding light fixtures. Here are a few key points to remember when selecting/hanging lights for new construction or replacing existing ones:
Bathroom Vanities
- Lights should point downward … (19 comments)
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home stager omaha: Summer Weather Reminder - Buyers Are Home While The Sellers Are Not - 05/25/08 05:47 PM
In an effort to save on energy costs, most home thermostats are equipped to run a heating or cooling "program". During the day while many homeowners are at work, the thermostat is programmed to heat or cool at a lesser (or higher) temperature and then scheduled to go down (or back up) … (6 comments)
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home stager omaha: To Postpone, Or Not Postpone? - 05/20/08 09:23 PM
There are situations where a seller MUST get their home on the market by a certain date; typically these situations have to do with legal requirements such as in divorce or corporate policies with regard to relocating. Sometimes that date does not allow a seller enough time to complete Staging work and … (3 comments)
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home stager omaha: Using Your Client Testimonials - 05/19/08 09:38 PM
Soliciting client testimonials is a fantastic investment of time in your business. This is a great opportunity to learn from some of your main or new clients what they think of your work, what their hot button is, and use that as an advertisement to earn new clients.
One great way … (12 comments)
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home stager omaha: Accepting Credit Card Payments - 05/19/08 04:34 PM
If you aren't already able to process credit card payments, contact your bank and ask about adding a Merchant's account to your business checking account. It couldn't be easier. For $10/month and approximately 3.14% of the transaction cost I can process MasterCard, Visa and Discover payments.
It's very easy to do over … (14 comments)
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home stager omaha: Staging Suggestions Can Be Tax Deductible - Light Fixtures - 05/17/08 12:04 PM
Often times when Staging a house I suggest updating a few or all light fixtures. In addition to painting, de-cluttering and re-arranging existing furnishings, this is one of the least expensive ways to update a home and have a big, positive impact on potential buyers.
What should a homeowner do … (3 comments)
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home stager omaha: From The Proverbial Horse's Mouth - Face Time Is The Key - 05/16/08 08:15 PM
I am an active member of the Omaha Area Board of Realtor's Affiliate Council and have been for several years (proud to be OABR's Affiliate of the Year for 2007). I recognized when beginning my Staging business that partnering with successful agents would be the key to continued success. I have … (7 comments)
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home stager omaha: Inspect Before and Inspect After - 05/16/08 07:59 PM
This past Monday I had a corporate rental installation. Everything went smoothly and since I had a luncheon appointment, my assistant handled most of the furniture directing, unpacking, etc.
Because this order included a washer and dryer, I made sure to locate the laundry room for my assistant and I noticed … (3 comments)
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home stager omaha: From Awkward to Gorgeous! - 05/16/08 07:23 PM
This charming home in the heart of Omaha's coveted District 66 was awkward and confusing to potential buyers without furniture. The living room was directly to the right of the large tiled entry and the family room had competing focal points and many traffic patterns that made it difficult for buyers … (14 comments)
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home stager omaha: THIS is a kitchen that will sell this House! - 05/15/08 05:25 PM
We all know kitchens and bathrooms often sell a home - and this kitchen will do it for this house! We just finished a remodel for resale job on this house, kitchens and baths included. Take a look at what a difference we made in the kitchen.
Project Details:
- Removed … (12 comments)
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home stager omaha: Don't Forget The "Jewelry" Of The House - The Exterior Lights! - 05/15/08 04:51 PM
Most everyone understands the importance of curb appeal when selling a house. After going over the basics (lawn, landscaping, etc), don't forget the jewelry of the exterior, the light fixtures! They are inexpensive to purchase and very easy to install, yet they can make such a positive impact on a home's … (3 comments)
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home stager omaha: What Were You Doing Three Months Ago? - 05/11/08 10:07 AM
Before beginning my Home Staging/Redesign business, I was a successful sales person in the office equipment industry. A sales manager that I highly regarded who had decades of experience in the industry taught me one very important lesson during a slight sales slump.
I was bemoaning that fact that I had just completed … (9 comments)
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home stager omaha: What Were You Doing Three Months Ago? - 05/11/08 10:05 AM
Before beginning my Home Staging/Redesign business, I was a successful sales person in the office equipment industry. A sales manager that I highly regarded who had decades of experience in the industry taught me one very important lesson during a slight sales slump.
I was bemoaning that fact that I had just completed … (4 comments)
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home stager omaha: Liability Insurance a Must Have - 05/11/08 09:43 AM
Even before I recruited my first Home Staging client I signed up for a hefty personal liability policy. I am admittedly ever-so-slightly accident prone despite my best efforts and let's face it, our litigious society is not one to mess with.
For less than $700/year I have a policy that covers … (13 comments)
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home stager omaha: The Power of a Handwritten Note - 04/23/08 09:22 AM
In the last three weeks I have received three hand-written thank you notes from clients - one from an agent pleased with the Staging work I have done for several of her clients, one from a builder-owner happy with the results of a vacant staging just installed, and another from a … (6 comments)
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