real estate agents: Why can we not all just get along and complement one another?
- 12/08/10 01:28 PM
I will start by saying that this post will certainly not apply to the majority of Realtors®. I am inspired to write a blog post once I witness a certain troubling situation more than three times out in the Real Estate field. The post you are about to read chronicles (briefly) a situation I have run into now for the fourth time. I am a Certified Staging Professional. I have taken extensive training, received accreditation from two different institutions, have over 10 years of experience Staging homes for clients, and own and run a full-time business that specializes in Home Staging. I (43 comments)
real estate agents: Why are most Realtors® so reluctant to utilize such a readily available tool and increase their income by at least 10%?
- 11/11/10 03:11 PM
It simply baffles me. There "IT" is, much like a gleaming gemstone, sitting right in front of Realtors®, yet most of you turn your back, and adopt an attitude of "If it isn't broken, don't fix it". It is "broken" if you are making less than your full potential! This is much like continuing to attempt to force a nail into a stud by hand, when there is a perfectly good hammer within reach. Must I provide you with more blunt comparisons? (3 comments)
real estate agents: It doesn't matter how much you shine up a turd......
- 06/26/10 01:42 PM
.....it is still just a turd. Pardon my use of politically incorrect slang here. But, there really is not a more polite or eloquent way to put it. As a Professional Home Stager, way too often, I enter a relationship with clients (either the homeowner or the REALTOR(R)), where the clients possess very backwards understandings of the true aim of Home Staging. This is not the fault of anyone in particular. It is strictly due to a general lack of education. Many people assume that Home Staging is based on optical illusions, trickery, or effectively masking or hiding insufficiencies, decrepitness, or (3 comments)
real estate agents: Location, Type of Dwelling, Product, and Price
- 05/30/10 07:27 AM
Yes, when selling your property, this is the ultimate set of criteria buyers are looking to satisfy when performing their search. They will automatically gravitate to their desired geographic area(s), and then refine the search by only looking at the Dwelling type. The above two criteria sets are completely beyond your (the seller) control. You cannot simply pick up your property and drop it into a more popular area, and you cannot convert your condo into a bungalow. You, the seller, do, however, have all the control in the world over the last two sets of criteria. And, because the buyer (0 comments)
real estate agents: Buyer Beware! Yet another sad story to learn from
- 03/08/10 08:27 AM
I am a Certified Staging Professional, CSP(TM), and the quality of my workmanship and the level of impact it makes are incredibly important to me. Why wouldn't I put the very best of my creativity, resourcefulness, and expertise into all projects I complete. As a Home Stager, I would be out-to-lunch if I didn't strive to provide my clients (sellers and the Realtor(R)) with my best. After all, if I do a lousy job of Staging a property, it will continue to sit on the market and continue to drain everyone's pocket-books. Wouldn't that be a great way to make a (0 comments)
real estate agents: Would removing that crazy wall-paper make a world of difference?
- 01/25/10 07:18 AM
I am confident that we have ALL come across this dilemma at some point in our Real Estate dealings. The property you are about to list has awesome bones! The location is great and the client is going to approve a greatly attractive price point. Heck, your client has even eliminated all of the clutter and excess furniture in the home. They even understood how important it was to depersonalize as much as possible to appeal to more buyers and create less distraction during viewings and in photos. This is your ideal client. And, to even go a step further, they (4 comments)
real estate agents: I would Love some feedback and/or input from Realtors(R)
- 01/09/10 02:52 PM
As a Professional Home Stager, I find that I can only do so much for my clients to help them sell their home. I do very well at tranforming their home into a neutral, but welcoming and cozy property that should attract maximum attention from buyers. I am also quite talented when it comes to educating the client on what the buyer NEEDS to see in a prospective new home. I also end up providing them with beautiful photographs showcasing their home in the best light possible, and encourage them to use those photos in all of their marketing materials. All (15 comments)
real estate agents: Dogs.....man's best friends? Maybe, but.....
- 12/22/09 03:39 PM
Okay, I have to start off by saying that I have not only owned dogs (and other pets) my entire life, but I also firmly believe that animals end up being the most loyal of companions throughout life. Provided pets are adequately cared for, loved, regularly exercised, fed, and kept warm, I am a strong advocate for people having them. But, there is a time and place for an animal to be present. And, when you are trying to sell a home, this is not an optimal time. This is a delicate subject that is not being communicated to sellers. This is (6 comments)
real estate agents: Who Has Time to Attend/Host Their Open-Houses These Days?
- 12/15/09 03:59 PM
I have recently had a few Realtors(R) confide in me, saying they are fully aware of the vast benefits of holding open-houses for their clients' properties. But the common frustration that I am seeing, in Realtors(R), is that they work so hard on their listings in all other ways, that there is just no time or energy left for an upbeat, successful open-house. I don't have to convince anyone of the reasons that open-houses still prove to be very effective marketing tools. This is, of course, as long as the event is sufficiently marketed far enough ahead of time. Also, just as important, is (4 comments)
real estate agents: Just because "The Holidays" have started, doesn't necessarily mean...
- 12/12/09 08:11 AM
Traditionally, the December/January time of year marks the dreaded slow-down in the Real Estate market. We do, however, have to realize that if potential buyers are calling to schedule viewings, they are going to be the most serious of buyers. During the Holidays, humans are typically more time-bankrupt and financially burdened then at any other time of year. So, if they are making the time to look at a property for sale, chances are they are in a situation where they HAVE to find one to purchase...PRONTO. Also, if they are making the effort, setting the time aside, and committing to come out (2 comments)
real estate agents: A note to all Realtors/Real Estate Professionals from a Leading Edmonton Area Home Stager
- 11/28/09 08:31 AM
A Staged Property Sells Faster and For Top Dollar. This has been statistically proven time, and time again. I completely admire and respect the huge number of hats that you, as a Realtor, end up wearing throughout the process of selling a property. The process is extremely time consuming and labour intensive from start to finish. You work incredibly hard for your income.
A Canadian Certified Staging Professional, such as Revealing Assets, comes in to take care of the least desireable of your tass. A Stager efficiently tackles the more delicate issues such as clutter, cleanliness, repairs, and de-personalization. This (0 comments)
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Professional Home Staging is an absolutely invaluable tool that, statistically, yields between 298%-500% ROI (return on investment).
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