real estate: Practice What You Preach!
- 03/14/09 09:09 AM
After giving out so many Staging Reports to clients it was now my turn to put my home on the market and see what staging could do. First step before listing was to make the "dreaded" list - the Staging Report. I being a professional stager thought my list was about half the length just because I like to live clutter free. We started de-personalizing so others could see beyond my family living there and most importantly, took de-cluttering to the next level. We cleared out half of all closets, all cabinets and made sure everything was completely neat and tidy. … (0 comments)
real estate: Tips that are on ALL of the Staging lists!
- 06/30/08 12:06 PM
You want to sell your home and have watched all of the HGTV shows you can stand and still don't have the info needed for a quick sale? Well here are a few tips that will help. No Rugs - Now I don't mean the area rugs that anchor the seating area in the Family Room. I'm talking about the runners, the mat in front of your kitchen sink, the mat at the backdoor and most importantly, the rugs on the bathroom floor. These make your floor look choppy and don't show off the square footage. Some buyers might think you're hiding cracks or stains … (7 comments)
real estate: Before you "flip"!
- 10/19/07 11:16 AM
What's the newest fashion in Real Estate? Flipping Houses! Basically, it involves buying low and selling high to maximize profit. But before you decide to take the challenge, here are a few tips to make the risky more lucrative. Know the Market. Real Estate can be affected by factors of the economy, interest rates and the time of year. Use the expertise of a Realtor, search classified ads, websites and bank foreclosures. Look for cosmetic-only repairs. Look for a "bad" house in a decent neighborhood. A home that needs some love and attention is an excellent consideration. Think reasonable updates. Avoid homes requiring … (1 comments)
real estate: Is it ethical to alter your Real Estate photos?
- 04/22/07 08:12 AM
I found an interesting article on-line at http://realestate.msn.com/selling/Article_bankrate.aspx?cp-documentid=4697254>1=9323 . It was about preparing photo's for the Web by Realtors and/or professional photographers and the photo's being altered. It asked the question whether or not it was ethical. It mentioned several Realtors who "Photoshop" their pictures doing such things as removing power lines, bushes and cars from the fronts of houses. It also asked if Realtors could be trusted? I was really surprised by this (I'm a Stager not a Realtor) and thought I would ask y'all. Do you think it's ethical or just the norm and people should chill out? … (8 comments)
After giving out so many Staging Reports to clients it was now my turn to put my home on the market and see what staging could do. First step before listing was to make the "dreaded" list - the Staging Report. I being a professional stager thought my list was about half the length just because I like to live clutter free. ;)
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