star: Favorite Staging Transformation 2008 - but not for the reasons you may think - 12/28/08 09:58 AM
My favorite staging transformation of 2008 was the first staging job I scheduled at the beginning of 2008.
It was my favorite for several reasons but perhaps not for the reasons you may think (in terms of the before and after photos). Here are several reasons why it was my favorite:
First staging job to kick off 2008 It was less than 1/4 mile from my house in Plano, TX and 2 miles from my warehouse ;-) The seller found me online which confirmed and validated my blogging and SEO efforts from the prior year (This was a biggie for me. Thanks Active Rain!) … (17 comments)

star: Hey Mikey, they liked it! - 09/19/08 07:51 AM
This is an update to the blog I wrote "What if I don't like it?" regarding a property in Plano,TX  Home Star Staging staged last month.
Not only did the home seller 'like it', so did several others. 
The first offer came just days after staging and subsequently fell through (that's why it's so important to keep a property staged until as close to closing as possible!)and the next offer came shortly after that and closed this week, 2 days shy of one month after staging.
Initially, the property was listed in June, vacant with no offers even after a price reduction was taken it … (17 comments)

star: Plano - based Home Staging Professionals featured in Dallas Morning News - 09/05/08 12:17 AM
This time last year , Home Star Staging along with another Plano-based home staging professional (and my good friend), Barie Pinnell, with WRE Interiors, were interviewed for an article by the Dallas Morning News. It was an article regarding of course Home Staging for sellers.  
As we all know, in today's tough real estate market, home staging is fast becoming a way of setting a home apart from the competition, but not everyone understands how to work with a home stager. 
Barie and I, along with a few other local home staging professionals had actually gotten together for the article and collectively staged a property … (14 comments)

star: A Model Client - The Monaco - 4343 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX - 08/22/08 01:46 PM
This week Home Star Staging had the pleasure of staging a sales model for The Monaco at 4343 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX.
These units are absolutely gorgeous with no detail left un touched. From the exterior to interior, buyers will not be disappointed. Beautiful moldings, granite counter tops, the finest fixtures, nothing is left to do but move in.
Conveniently located just West of 75 Central exit Knox-Henderson and located just steps away from shopping and fine dining, The Monaco is a jewel in the City of Dallas.  Stop by and check out the model.
For more information contact Chad Brozovich, 3 … (17 comments)

star: Selling a house in a difficult location? Can home staging help? - 07/24/08 02:12 PM
Selling a house in a difficult location?
Have you considered other ways to market the property besides reducing the price?
While we cannot change the location of a property we can improve the appeal to buyers if the property is indeed in good condition.
There are always buyers looking in certain locations & neighborhoods (obviously this seller/possibly you purchased the property) and the area your property is located and listed will be one of them.
If however there are more problems with the property than the location, for example;
perhaps it is very dated outside/inside it lacks good curb appeal furnishings and decor reflect too personal of a choice the … (4 comments)

 
Karen Otto, Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes (Home Star Staging)

Karen Otto

Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Plano, TX

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As a North Texas Home Staging Professional this blog is a collection of information, thoughts, stories and ideas on the home staging profession as I personally experience it. I welcome comments and suggestions and hope I may help the home staging and real estate community in some way by my contributions on my blog. I am passionate about educating the public and real estate community on the benefits of home staging.



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