staged: 3 Houses We Staged Sold in Under a Week in Houston & Galveston
- 04/02/12 08:04 AM
3 houses we staged sold in under a week in Houston & Galveston. Wow, that's the fantastic news we received last week about three different properties in and around the Houston area. Who says buyer's aren't out there? The home sellers were worried they were going to be sitting on their properties for a while, maybe all summer.
1) Not so, one of the Galveston houses that we conducted a DIY consultation for sold … (14 comments)
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staged: Can You Use My Existing Furnishings To Stage My House? Questions Answered Series #3
- 05/16/10 02:55 PM
Absolutely! As a matter of fact, we love using a homeowners furnishings, it's like having a furniture and accessory store at our fingertips. We use your belongings in ways that you may have not thought of. Often time owners get used to having their furniture the same way for years, and like it that way. We come in with a set of fresh eyes and see your house in a different light than you do.
Most of the time home sellers have too much or too little, rarely do I come across a home with the perfect balance of furniture and accessories. … (3 comments)
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staged: When Should I Stage My Home? Questions Answered Series-#1
- 05/16/10 02:18 PM
The answer to that question is easy. As soon as you decide to sell your home. The sooner you get started staging the better. Staging may require some updates of fixtures, painting, landscaping and packing away things that aren't getting used.
Why not get your house ready and start enjoying it now? All too many times, homeowners get their homes all updated, and they always say "Why didn't we do this while we were living here". So, get started now, so you can take advantage of your new look.
After you have finished the recommendations from the professional home stagers … (3 comments)
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staged: 15 Reasons A Vacant Home Should Be Staged
- 04/11/10 06:23 PM
Why you should have your home professionally staged.
Did you know?
Only 10% of buyers can visualize their belongings in a vacant home, that means 90% can't. The longer a buyer lingers in a home the better, the average for a vacant home is 5 minutes opposed to 40 minutes for a staged property. A home that is staged gives the buyer an emotional connection to that home, and purchasing a home is one of life's largest emotional purchases. The longer a home sits on the market, the less it will be shown and will be considered a stale listing. Buyers interest in homes … (15 comments)
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staged: Why selling a home yourself is NOT a good idea.
- 03/29/10 07:50 AM
Excellent article from my friend and fellow home stager, Karen Otto in Plano, TX, from Home Star Staging.
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First let me say, I am not a Realtor.
However, as a Plano Home Staging Professional, my business involves selling real estate. And even though I am not a Realtor nor selling my home one thing I do know is that selling a home yourself is not a good idea!
Let me explain.
Today I took the time to visit 2 North Texas open houses. One I was invited to as a professional home stager to provide some feedback on, the other I … (2 comments)
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staged: Is My House Worth Staging? Questions Answered.
- 03/21/10 05:44 PM
I get asked these questions alot.
"Is it worth it to stage my house?" "My house is not that big, it's probably not worth staging?" "Is the price point too low to stage my house?" "Should I wait and ask my real estate agent if I should stage my home?" "My house is pretty new, should I stage it?" "My REALTOR says I don't need to stage my house, what do you think?" The answer to all of these questions is absolutely yes! Why is that? Because no matter what price point a house is, or size, small or large, or … (2 comments)
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staged: 10 Ways to Prep Your House for Sale
- 11/01/09 03:56 PM
HGTV's Front Doors 10 Ways to Prep Your House for Sale list. These are all very easy and affordable to do. It just takes a little elbow grease, and the purchase of a few items. These can be some of the most effective ways to prep your house to get it ready for staging. After you have taken care of all of these items you will be ready to have a professional home stager come in and stage your house for you.
Click here to get a more detailed list of 10 Ways to Prep Your House for Sale.
Make your … (2 comments)
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staged: 10 Things That Make Buyers Bite
- 11/01/09 03:31 PM
HGTV's Front Door has a comprehensive list of what makes a home buyer want to buy a home. Listed are 10 ways to make a great first impression. These are on the top of every buyers wish list and make a big impact. These are by far the most popular and requested features when buyers are looking at homes.
Click here for 10 Things That Make Buyers Bite.
A Nice Entryway Hardwood Floors New Fixtures Beautiful Baths New Counter tops Stainless Steel Organized Closets New Lighting Built-Ins Backyard with grass ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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staged: Home Staging Acronym
- 11/01/09 02:35 PM
Helping home sellers achieve their goal.
Offers will come faster.
Marketing strategy.
Effective selling technique.
Selling a home for all it's worth.
Taking a tried and true approach.
Always looking better than the competition.
Get better appraisal values.
Internet photos will show a must see property.
Never giving you a bad first impression.
Gain more exposure with better listings.
©Cindy Bryant
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staged: Clear Lake City, TX Home Staging Consultation Special for November Only!
- 10/18/09 04:58 PM
If you book a home staging consultation by November 6th for the month of November, we will give you our all inclusive "Walk-n-Talk" consultation from curb to back fence and all areas in between for a special rate of $135.
If you've been on the fence, here's your chance to get to most comprehensive customized expert advice on staging your home. We walk through like a buyer would, giving recommendations, tips, cost effective advice and color and paint selections. It's time to start now...What are you waiting for?
This is our pre-holiday special and spaces are already filling up, this … (1 comments)
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staged: League City Home Staging Consultation Special for November Only
- 10/18/09 04:56 PM
If you book a home staging consultation by November 6th for the month of November, we will give you our all inclusive "Walk-n-Talk" consultation from curb to back fence and all areas in between for a special rate of $135.
If you've been on the fence, here's your chance to get to most comprehensive customized expert advice on staging your home. We walk through like a buyer would, giving recommendations, tips, cost effective advice and color and paint selections. It's time to start now...What are you waiting for?
This is our pre-holiday special and spaces are already filling up, this is the … (0 comments)
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staged: Bellaire, TX-Home Staging Consultations for November Only!
- 10/18/09 04:55 PM
If you book a home staging consultation by November 6th for the month of November, we will give you our all inclusive "Walk-n-Talk" consultation from curb to back fence and all areas in between for a special rate of $135.
If you've been on the fence, here's your chance to get to most comprehensive customized expert advice on staging your home. We walk through like a buyer would, giving recommendations, tips, cost effective advice and color and paint selections. It's time to start now...What are you waiting for?
This is our pre-holiday special and spaces are already filling up, this is the … (0 comments)
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staged: Arkansas Home Stagers Did You Know?
- 10/11/09 03:21 PM
Are you thinking about or are you currently a home stager or interior redesigner, and asking yourself what your next move should be? Have you heard of RESA? It stands for the Real Estate Staging Association.
The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is a member governed trade association for Home Stagers. RESA was formed in order to support all professional real estate stagers or Home Stagers in North America. RESA is a portal to the home staging industry and is a source of education and business tools focusing on the needs of home stagers. Members have access to up to date information relative to the … (1 comments)
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staged: Oklahoma Home Stagers Did You Know?
- 10/11/09 03:02 PM
Are you thinking about or are you currently home stager or interior redesigner, and asking yourself what your next move should be? Have you heard of RESA? It stands for the Real Estate Staging Association.
The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is a member governed trade association for Home Stagers. RESA was formed in order to support all professional real estate stagers or Home Stagers in North America. RESA is a portal to the home staging industry and is a source of education and business tools focusing on the needs of home stagers. Members have access to up to date … (0 comments)
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staged: Selling Your Home? Ask Yourself These Qustions.
- 10/04/09 04:58 PM
Do you want buyers to fall in love with your house? Do you want buyers to feel an urgency to buy your house, because they are worried they may loose it to someone else. You haven't had any offers, even low ball ones? Are you paying two mortgages, insurance premiums and maintenance payments? Have you reduced the price, and are thinking about reducing it again? Your house isn't show ready condition? New houses nearby are offering incentives? Does your house look like everyone elses in your neighborhood? Haven't had any lookers in weeks, or months? You don't have a competitive edge over other … (4 comments)
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staged: Has Your Real Estate Agent Told You About the Benefits of Home Staging?
- 10/04/09 04:57 PM
If you are about to list your home or your home is already on the market and no one has made mention of home staging, maybe you should find out if you are candidate for having your home staged. I believe everyone needs their home staged, not because that's what I do, but even the most beautifully decorated homes don't appeal to all buyers.
If you're a DIY'er and like projects, and have the time, and resources then a home consultation may work for you and you can follow the recommendations from a home stager.
If you're busy working, running … (1 comments)
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staged: What Do You Look For When Hiring a Home Stager?
- 09/27/09 01:03 PM
Hiring a professional home stager can be overwhelming, confusing and a tough decision.
As a home seller what is most important to you?
As a real estate professional what is most important to you?
Here are some guidelines to use:
Price Quality of work What you get for the money Portfolio photos Experience Statistics of DOM of home they have staged How many homes they have staged Referrals of past clients Training Insured Services offered Free Consultations Full-time vs. hobbyist Please pick what you think is MOST important, then in order of importantance. You don't have to list … (3 comments)
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staged: So You Want to be a Home Stager? Here's a Letter just for You ...
- 09/21/09 07:47 AM
This is a very informative post from Maureen Bray, owner of Room Solutions Staging in Portland, OR about becoming a Home Stager.
I will add that to become "legal" with the State of Texas it is $300 alone to form a business, and that does not include your filing fee. Yes, you have to pay taxes, and pay a Business Franchise Tax on top of your taxes.
Many of us regularly receive emails or calls from "wannabe" stagers .... I've had so many that I came up with a letter to send them. They deserve to know the "reality" of the staging business … (4 comments)
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staged: Home Staging Consultations Get Your Home Sold
- 09/20/09 04:56 PM
Summer is over, and your house is still for sale. What is your next plan of action? A price reduction? How many have you taken already? Can you really afford to take another one? If you're like most sellers probably not.
Ask yourself these questions:
Is your house still on the market? Is it getting any activity? Have you reduced the price? Do you have to move soon? Are you paying two mortgages? Are you getting negative feedback? Are you competing against new homes? Most home sellers can answer yes to one or most all of these questions. … (2 comments)
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staged: What's the Big Deal with Home Staging Anyway?
- 09/06/09 04:57 PM
You've probably heard about it on TV, seen it on the Internet, or heard Real Estate professionals mention it. Home Staging has taken the real estate market by storm. It is fastly becoming a necessity when selling you're home. Once, a luxury for a select few, it has become an affordable must do.
Home Staging is what all savvy home sellers are having done. It's not a fad, it's here to stay and is becoming the norm. In a nutshell, home staging is much like a model home, it appeals to wide variety of people, it makes you want to buy … (9 comments)
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