home staging: Staging to Sell: It's All in the Details
- 03/31/15 10:16 PM
Details That Make A Difference When staging an occupied home, I often use the homeowner's furnishings and belongings to create a space that emphasizes positive aspects and makes emotional connections for prospective buyers. That is exactly what happened when I cleared off this tea cart, which was buried under a computer printer and a bunch of other clutter, and repurposed a tea set from the dining room hutch. The buyer of the home said that she remembered one exactly like it from her happy childhood, and she felt that her children would also have a happy childhood if they bought this house. The … (7 comments)
home staging: Identify and Address Price Eroding Issues
- 07/16/14 11:32 PM
Hire a home stager to identify and address price eroding issues Whether you are a home stager or a real estate agent, you have probably encountered a seller who is reluctant to make necessary repairs which ultimately become price eroding issues. You've heard the excuses: "I'm selling the property "as-is." "I've already put enough money into the property" "I'll let the next owner deal with that." "I'll use that as a bargaining chip." A good home stager doesn't just rearrange the furniture, clear away the clutter and fluff the pillows. He or she identifies price eroding issues such as repairs or obligations that the … (7 comments)
home staging: How a Home Staging Consultation is Like a Court Hearing
- 06/02/14 11:07 PM
I recently did two home staging consultations in Syracuse, NY that reminded me of an experience I had a while back involving our legal system. I was called for jury duty in a small town justice court, arrived on the designated day, signed in, and took a seat along with 50 or so other potential jurors. We all sat quietly facing the bench as two defendants were led in with their attorneys and sat down at a table. Some conversation ensued. None of us could hear what was being said. After a few minutes, the defendants were led back out of … (4 comments)
home staging: Home Stager in Onondaga County - Syracuse, NY
- 08/22/13 03:00 PM
About me: I am so excited to join Activerain and connect with professionals in the real estate industry. I am a home stager in the Syracuse, NY area with a passion for homes and everything that goes into them. I founded my business, Seneca Home Staging, to help home sellers and realtors compete in today's market by assisting them in increasing the home's appeal and desirability, thereby achieving quicker sales and higher sale prices. I want every home, regardless of its size, location, or architectural style, to be the best it can be, so I spend each day giving all I can … (0 comments)
home staging: Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 3: The Family Room
- 05/09/13 05:39 AM
Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 3: The Family Room This lovely property in Camillus, NY was completely staged top to bottom before it was listed. In Part 1 and Part 2 I showed off the master bedroom and kitchen before and after photos respectively, and shared the details of what was done to prepare it for sale. In Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 3: The Family Room, I will show what was done to help make buyers feel home and fall in love with this beautiful home in Camillus. The Family Room The family room is where the seller's family … (13 comments)
home staging: Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 2: The Kitchen
- 05/02/13 01:54 AM
Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 2: The Kitchen This lovely property in Camillus, NY was completely staged top to bottom before it was listed. In Part 1, I showed off the master bedroom before and after photos, and shared the details of what was done to prepare it for sale. In Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 2: The Kitchen, I will show what was done to help make buyers feel home and fall in love with this beautiful home in Camillus. The KitchenWhen developing the action plan for the kitchen, we needed to come up with ideas to get … (5 comments)
home staging: Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 1: Master Bedroom
- 04/29/13 03:54 AM
Staging a Home in Camillus, NY Part 1: Master Bedroom I just finished staging an entire home to sell in Camillus, NY. It was my largest home staging job to date, and the results were so amazing I want to share them piece by piece. First let's have a look at the master bedroom. The Master Bedroom The master bedroom was actually the last room I worked on over the course of the Camillus home staging job. The homeowner was downsizing and had many belongings to sort through and decide whether they should be kept, given away, or thrown out. We started in the … (9 comments)
home staging: Feng Shui Tip: Use Plants to Energize Your Home
- 03/29/13 10:36 PM
Feng Shui Tip: Use Plants to Energize Your Home In feng shui, plants are one of the best tools to energize your home. Besides adding color and life, placing plants in the corners uplifts the energy and keeps it circulating around the room. They are also useful in dispersing negative or "bad" energy that may come from sources such as computers or TVs. Where to place plants for good feng shui Inside corners of a room. Corners collect stagnant energy. That energy needs to be re-circulated around the room in order for the occupants to benefit from its effects. Protruding corners … (5 comments)
home staging: 12 Things to Put in a Vase or Glass Jar
- 03/27/13 01:12 AM
12 Things To Put in a Vase or Glass Jar If you have a large clear glass jar or vase, you can fill it with almost any small collection for an instant addition to your decor. In a matter of minutes, you can go from a fun theme to a more elegant look. Any clear vase will do, even colored ones look nice with vase filler. Many craft or department stores sell vase filler, but you can find a lot of interesting things around your home that will reflect your personality or interests. Here is a short list of 12 things … (1 comments)
home staging: FAQs about Home Staging Consultations in Syracuse
- 03/24/13 07:06 AM
FAQs about Home Staging Consultations in Syracuse More and more real estate agents and home sellers in Syracuse are seeking out the assistance of a professional home stager to increase the liklihood of a quick and more profitable sale. For those who are still on the fence about hiring a stager, here are some answers to some questions you may have. Q: What will happen during the home staging consultation? A: The home stager will typically begin with a discussion of your goals and expectations, and explain the staging process. He or she will then want to walk through the entire home with you … (0 comments)
home staging: A Syracuse Home Stager's Top 10 Reasons to Call a Handyman
- 03/20/13 09:44 PM
A Syracuse Home Stager's Top 10 Reasons to Call a Handyman Even if you consider yourself to be pretty handy around the house, there are times when you should just call a handyman to do the job. Here are a Syracuse Home Stager's top 10 reasons to call a handyman: When you have a lot of little jobs that keep piling up. When you are working 24-7 and you just don't have time to fix that leak. When the cabinet door falls off for the 3rd time, even after you've tried to fix it yourself. When you don't have the right … (2 comments)
home staging: Winter Melting Into Spring
- 03/17/13 10:00 AM
Winter Melting Into Spring A cozy corner sheds its winter coat and blooms in spring When winter sheds its heavy coat, and spring begins to burst forth, I get the itch to redesign. A quick and simple way to get started is with a cozy little reading nook in a corner. During the winter months, red and cream pillows warmed up the space, and Dept. 56 Snow Village pieces added charm to the dresser. Gold framed prints of ice skaters are a reminder of favorite winter activities and memories.
Spring Bursts Forth With the sound of birds chirping … (5 comments)
home staging: All The World's A Stage For This Syracuse Home Stager
- 02/15/13 06:18 AM
All The World's A Stage If you have a passion for home staging, you don't just stage homes: all the world's a stage. Even a load of groceries can be staged! A trunk full of slouching plastic bags with their contents spilling out is not only messy looking, it's harder to load and unload. This Syracuse home stager utilizes colorful reusable bags when shopping. They not only look better--they are more efficient.
While packing a week's worth of newly purchased groceries in the back of my vehicle today, I was mindful of the color, balance, and visual appeal of the … (3 comments)
home staging: Staging Helps Syracuse Real Estate Investors Maximize Profits
- 02/07/13 02:02 AM
Staging Helps Syracuse Real Estate Investors Maximize Profits Real estate investors want to get the highest return on investment possible in the shortest amount of time. Their primary goal, as is any type of investor's, is to make money: they put money into real estate in order to earn a financial return. How does home staging fit in? What Syracuse Real Estate Investors Need to Know About Home Staging Having properties staged will give real estate investors a higher return on investment than if they choose to leave the property empty. Landlords also benefit from staging by reducing their vacancy rates. … (10 comments)
home staging: Give Every Room a Purpose
- 11/29/12 05:26 AM
Don't Let Buyers Wonder What a Room is For. Some rooms are obvious--others are not. Empty rooms can be challenging for buyers to figure out. You want them to be able to envision how they can use the space, so give them a vision. Don't leave it up to the buyer's imagination to determine what a room is for. Give them a purpose by furnishing them. A home stager can help decide what furniture to use, and can arrange for furniture rental if you don't have what is needed. Consider Function and Use Multi-purpose rooms can be very confusing to buyers. … (21 comments)
home staging: 4 Ways To Make Rooms Appear Larger
- 11/21/12 04:15 AM
Make Rooms Appear Larger By Following These Tips: 1. Clear Away Clutter Okay, so you probably thought of that on your own. It is true that rooms appear larger when they are clutter-free. Now that you've accepted that there's no getting around the fact that an uncluttered room appears larger, it's time to do something about it. Grab some boxes and get packing. Use smaller boxes for heavy things like books so you can lift the box when it's full. If you can't decide whether something should stay or go, then take a photo and see what it looks like in … (38 comments)
home staging: Is Great Advertising Killing Your Product?
- 11/10/12 09:54 PM
Great Advertising Kills Bad Products When I was a student at Syracuse University majoring in advertising, a professor once said that nothing kills a bad product or service faster than great advertising. What does that mean? It means that a great advertising campaign will convince droves of consumers to try the product or service, but if what you're selling is awful, then everyone will know pretty quickly and sales will cease. Is There a Remedy? What does that mean for the real estate industry? Well, if a listing has attracted numerous showings with no offers, (or no satisfactory ones), the buying … (5 comments)
Ideally, you will gain the most benefit by hiring a Home Staging expert before your Syracuse area home goes on the market. A one or two hour consultation will give you a clear plan on what will give you the biggest return on your investment. When the house is listed for sale, it will be ready to show. Instead of anxiously waiting for buyers' negative feedback, you can rest assured that the … (5 comments)
home staging: Make Your Home in Baldwinsville Move-in Ready
- 09/24/12 02:08 AM
A Buyer's Definition of Move-in Ready What is it that buyers want most in a new home? A home that is move-in ready usually comes in near the top of the list of criteria. There are many surveys, including one by Coldwell Banker, that have found buyers want move-in ready homes. Although many homes for sale in Baldwinsville claim to be move-in ready, buyers often disagree. They see all the perceived work they think needs to be done to a home, and the amount they are willing to offer drops lower and lower. Even when the issue is something easy to fix … (5 comments)
home staging: Activerain for the Small Businessperson
- 09/07/12 12:23 AM
The Desire for Personal Fulfillment I really had no idea how to start a small business, I just knew that I wanted to. Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to become self-employed, but I think there is one thing in common: the desire for personal fulfillment. Each of us has been striving to fulfill our dreams since the day we were born. The one sure way to make a dream come true is by following it. "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it." ~ William Arthur Ward … (19 comments)
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