home staging: Re-blog. This is new.
- 04/08/09 09:32 PM
Re-blog. This is new. I only been for the last couple of days and have been away for some time. I not only have to catch up on reading but look at the new AR. … (6 comments)
home staging: Training. Education. Only time will tell where it will end up
- 03/13/08 11:24 AM
Training, Education. Only time will tell where it will end up. Since I have been on AR. I have read the blogs and comments written with regards to the types of training and no training, professionals or hobbists, certified or non certified. Each have been defended. Hopefully, sooner that much later standards in education for staging will been in place. We have RESA working towards that goal. But it all takes time. Any 3 day in class or 2 hours on line course is fast tracking. I have often seen written that Staging is not Decorating. True - because of the reason … (10 comments)
home staging: Simple Furniture Arranging in Home Staging
- 03/05/08 01:41 AM
Furniture arranging in Home Staging can make a difference. In this large living room the furniture was basically to one side. The sofa was pulled forward on an angle because she had all her crafts stored behind it. the window which is the architectural focal point of this room was not the main feature. By simply moving the furniture , the rooms looks more inviting and has better traffic flow. We were even able to bring in the piano which was in the dining room. This allows the potential buyer to visualize the space.
We have used the clients furniture and I just brought … (4 comments)
home staging: London St Thomas Chapter has had their first RESA meeting
- 02/15/08 10:14 PM
Our, London St Thomas chapter has had their first RESA meeting. It was informal and very small - 5. We did have a few who where not able to attend this time but are interested. I would like to encourage all Stagers in the London St Thomas area to join and be part of our group. It is an opportunity to meet orthers in this field and help us strengthen our industry in our area. … (5 comments)
home staging: I have been MeMe'd
- 01/19/08 08:42 AM
I was contacted by Kimberely Uksik, that it was my turn. I was born in Bermuda in 65'. That puts me over 40, More like almost 43. I Left when I was 3, because my parents made me. I do go and visit when I can. I have lived a city life in Toronto and Brantford and now live a country life in the small hamlet of Coldstream just outside of London, Ontario. I have lived here for 16 years raising my 4 kids ages 12 - 16. Oh and my other big kid my husband Dave of 21 years. How time flies. … (11 comments)
home staging: Don't Give Up - Restructure
- 01/06/08 12:09 AM
Lori Polk has written a blog about a friend who has given up on her business after a short period of time. Any business takes a good 5 years to establish and by that I mean even break even. Staging as we know is a fairly new industry. In some parts of the country it has been around for a number of years in others a few. Realistically it is what a I call a luxury service, just as Interior Design. I have heard many knowledgable speakers in the industry say - the money is to be made with those who have money … (13 comments)
Working with Realtors - By intergrating home Staging into your marketing you are establishing your reputation as a Realtor who shows his listings at their best. Creating a team of professionals will save you marketing dollars and save client money. We work with Realtors, to address issues, and recommend solutions and ideas to the homeowners, to improve and repair their homes to show them as, well maintained and ready to move in. This allows the realtor to use their time and … (6 comments)
home staging: Now I have succeeded in uploading
- 11/20/07 05:46 AM
I have now suceeded in uploading. Or at least I have until the next glich shows up. Now how does one go about wrapping text around pictures/graphics etc. I have all this empty space that is not being used effectively. I can do it on WordPerfect and Word, but am lost here on AR. … (2 comments)
home staging: Outdated Bathrooms - What can be done
- 11/20/07 05:40 AM
I had a client who had their house on the market for over 1 1/2 years. When I walked in she wanted to know what was outdated. The house was 24 years old and well maintained but never renovated. The following bathroom had canary yellow fixtures. Any potential buyer would see tons of $$$$ flying out the room. As usual budget was a concern. My recommendations was to resurface the tub and tiles, change the toilet and a new floor. Even though it cost $450 Cdn. just to resurface the tub it made a huge impact. I feel this is a good … (11 comments)
home staging: Finally I have been able to upload
- 11/20/07 04:57 AM
Finally, I was able to upload some pictures of some projects. Thanks to those who gave me guidance on how to size the pictures. This bedroom needed some warming up. It was de-cluttered, painted and final details to make it inviting.
Here is another Bedroom. The Clients left some furniture to work with.
Re-blog. This is new. I only been for the last couple of days and have been away for some time. I not only have to catch up on reading but look at the new AR.;)
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