staging: Don't Hide It! Fix It!
- 10/17/10 04:41 AM
This post about not hiding problems but fixing them or disclosing them goes well with Brian Madigan's blog about the Legal Liability of home stagers Good for you Janice!!!!
If there is an issue with your home, don't hide it fix it. If you can't afford to fix it, disclose the problem. Your Realtor can help you with this.
The home in the picture had a crack in the wall that was letting in moisture. That moisture had damaged the flooring. The seller did the responsible thing and had a specialist come in and … (5 comments)
staging: You're right! Home staging doesn't help sell homes!!!
- 09/03/10 08:00 AM
Just another example of why home staging works for vacant properties. Buyers can imagine the space as their own. Furniture placement is not a mystery to them. Beautiful work by Janice Sutton.
NOT! :) Ok so have you ever heard that Home Staging Doesn't Help Sell Homes or perhaps maybe you have said Home Staging will not work for my properties. Well, to be honest, after over 5 years in the Home Staging Business, I have heard those words again and again and again! Blah...blah...blah...blah...blah...... Who knew becoming a Professional Home Stager would be such an uphill battle. When … (1 comments)
Happened to be home when Oprah was on this afternoon. The topic was Makeunders. Women who needed less not more. But this also applies to homes. Nate Berkus did a room Makeunder and it inspired me!Every home that goes on sale needs a makeunder. The less of you, the quicker your home will sell. The bigger and more spacious your home looks the higher it's perceived value. This means it's really important … (4 comments)
I have written an article for "Changing Gears.ca" website on changing gears in 2009 for selling real estate. Here it is:
Hiring a Real Estate Stager is Being Proactive in Today’s Market As we say goodbye to 2008 and we begin 2009, we find using all services available to us for selling real estate, increasingly more important.Real estate staging is one of the services that can be used by homeowners, builders, property developers and realtors to help their properties stand out from the competition.Real Estate staging is a process of preparing a property for sale … (5 comments)
staging: Big Staging Success!!!!
- 04/05/08 10:42 AM
Hello AR friends, I completed a staging project for clients I would describe as perfect clients. Everything I suggested was accepted with enthusiasm. They were so quick at completing their plan that we got started staging 2 weeks earlier than scheduled. After completing the staging, photos for the internet were completed and a plan to list the property the next day. Before posting on the internet and before a sign went on the front lawn, 2 prospective buyers viewed the property. These buyers got into a bidding war and the property SOLD in one day and for $15,000 over the list price. A … (45 comments)
staging: RESA Recognizes Active Rain Members
- 01/28/08 05:27 AM
Hello All, It is with great pleasure that I announce the winner of "Innovator of 2007" RESA award. Christine Rae, president of Canadian Staging Professionals. I am happy to say I don't know anyone more deserving of this award. To read more about the winners of the Real Estate Staging Awards please visit Real Estate Staging Association. Christine Rae was my trainer in May,2007. Her three day course was packed full of information to get me started on my staging business. After the three day course, there is ongoing support and learning for as long as you want or need. Read more … (11 comments)
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