I was contacted recently by a reporter for AOL Real Estate online and she neededWoman taking notes some questions answered regarding home staging. I am ALWAYS happy to oblige a reporter who needs assistance when it comes to home staging information as not only will it help them but our staging industry (and my business) as well. 

One thing I've learned about working with the media is that time is of the essence. 

So if you are contacted make sure you can respond in a timely manner and if not, let them know you'll help them find someone who can help them if not you.  Not only will this be a great way to connect with the reporter, it will also show your commitment to being a trusted resource for them as well as an expert in your field.

What you write and say IS being read and heard! Saying it consistently with passion and purpose is key.

Here's the latest AOL Real Estate Article which features Home Star Staging:

 Home Staging Dos and Don'ts!

Here's just a small a sample from the article of the Dos and Don'ts to get you started:

Home Staging "Dos"

1. Clean, clean, clean!

2. Focus on curb appeal. Clear the outside of the house, especially the front yard and front entrance.


Home Staging "Don'ts"

1. Don't do nothing!

2. Don't assume potential buyers will be able to look past your clutter and sloppiness.

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MAR
21
2011
171,489 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

That is awesome Karen, nice to have a seasoned and respected stager to spread the word! The opening words in the article says it all "It's not easy to look at your own home with fresh eyes"
10:08am • #3
227,399 Points 2 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

This is a great article and it is SO cool that they contacted you.
11:36am • #4
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They couldn't have asked a better industry expert. Please remember to link the article.
1:03pm • #5
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Great article and congratulations on your latest press coverage Karen!
1:13pm • #6
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Wow...nice piece, Karen!  Congrats on the interview and publishing.  Woot woot!
3:23pm • #7

Congrats on the recognition! Great tips. I agree with David... wOOt wOOt!
5:54pm • #8
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Thank you Connie! Hope you're having an awesome Monday!

It was an honor Sharon, thanks!

I'd even say that about my own home Cynthia, it's not easy to be objective when we live there day after day. Thanks for your kind words!

Thank you Anna, very cool!

Hi Loreena, the link is in the article -I probably should write out the whole title. Thank you!

Thank you Charlene, I often think of you and your PR through Realtor magazine & how great that is!

Thank you kindly David!

Thank you so much Elizabeth!
6:06pm • #9
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Karen--Congratulations.  The article is fantastic and its great to have you speaking on our behalf to the world. 
8:49pm • #10
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Hi Janet, thank you for reading it! I'm happy to share our message!
9:02pm • #11
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Karen,

CLEAN, CLEAN and CLEAN!  Nothing shows better than a clean house!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO
10:52pm • #12
MAR
22
2011
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Amen Ann!
10:10am • #13
MAR
23
2011
144,080 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Congratulations Karen! having seen your consistently good work here on AR they asked the right person about home staging tips.  as you say, cleaning is always the starting point!
8:10am • #14
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Thank you so much Michelle, your kind words mean so very much!
8:12pm • #15
MAR
24
2011
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Karen ~ Congratulations on your excellent interview!  You represent all professional home stagers in a way that makes us very proud  :-)   You are so right too that time is important when anyone from the media contacts you.
12:01am • #16
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Congratulations Karen!  excellent response and article.  AND ALWAYS good for the industry!
8:20am • #17
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Karen: I saw this article and thought it was terrific. I was very excited to see you quoted. Congrats!
1:09pm • #18
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Thank you so much Maureen, I hope you've connected with Karen Eubank here as well, she is not only a home stager but a writer too & she wanted to ask you something re: photos.

Thanks much Karen D.!

Thank you MM! It makes me happy to know you were excited =)
3:24pm • #19
MAR
26
2011
150,628 Points Localism Sponsor

Good article and great exposure for you.
6:34am • #20
MAR
27
2011
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Yahoo and congratulations Karen!! Fabulous article and great exposure for you and your company!
8:06pm • #21
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04
2011

4th of July hope you and your family enjoy are great weekend ! ... I just returned from a Southern trip here in the States visiting family ;p dallas homes for rent by owner dallas houses for rent by owner lynn911.com
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