home staging: The New Face of Professional Staging
- 09/27/09 04:09 AM
I have to admit this blog was inspired by the comments from another blog I wrote last week http://activerain.com/blogsview/1256749/monster-project-monster-results I am often amazed how this industry and my company has morphed into this amazing multi-level diverse profession. If someone had told me 7 years ago when I was thinking of leaving the wine industry to start my own business that I would be soon staging homes, designing interiors and creating custom furnishings amongst other things... I would have said they were nuts! How could I possibly be doing that when I have been a marketeer and brand director for most of … (14 comments)
home staging: Clients that make you want to work for FREE
- 09/24/09 06:48 AM
The title of this blog would make most of the people who know me laugh. I am a huge advocate for never ever giving anything away for free- from a business prospective. Stagers work much too hard to discount their services whether that service is verbal or back breaking it should always be associated with a monetary amount. No one values FREE, no one. How often have we heard had a homeowner or Realtor call us up and say would you mind just coming over and giving me a few ideas on what to do to prepare my home for market? … (12 comments)
home staging: Small yes, Liveable YES!
- 08/20/09 02:49 AM
This small but charming condo was on the market just five days when it received two offers way over asking. The Realtor Nancy Deverel with Hitchcock Realty did an amazing job of educating the homeowners on the need for staging. The smaller the house, the greater the need. We only have seconds to impressive a buyer enough to choose a property over the competition. Every inch of a property counts, but when it's small its even more important. Placement of sofa's (can I even get a sofa in here?), beds and dining area is so important. If the buyers can not … (13 comments)
home staging: When it was done he priced it higher than anything in the neighborhood and it went pending in just 6 DAYS!
- 06/04/09 06:17 PM
Last week I posted the blog about a Full Service Staging project that we worked on for four months and launched to very good reviews. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1090497/months-and-months-of-work-but-worth-it- The owner was very happy with the results and the reviews were very very good. We received word today that the house has already gone PENDING! Just 6 days. Yes, that is very good news - in this market - really good news as that was quick. BUT here is the real story. This home four months ago was not the home you see today by any means. We completely transformed the entire property from head to toe. … (5 comments)
home staging: IF this doesn't sell you on staging, nothing will
- 05/28/09 02:32 AM
I was at a property yesterday and chatting with a Realtor about the value of staging. He started to chuckle when I said "It's hard to believe anyone in their right mind would put a house on the market without staging." Of course, it helped that we were standing in a listing that my crew and I had recently staged and put on the market so the evidence was right in his face. He told me that some people really are just simply not using both sides of their brain when they put a house on the market. He told me … (18 comments)
home staging: 100 Escobar, Martinez
- 03/07/09 10:53 AM
New Construction home in the hills of Martinez. Three levels with the top floor master suite and balcony with the view of the marina and beyond. Lovely neighborhood close to downtown historic Martinez. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Hardwood floors in the spacious great room. Wine closet and much more. Staged by Kym Hough's Staged to Sell. Go to www.staged-to-sell.com for more information.
Kym Hough is the owner of www.Staged-to-sell.com & www.StagersLISTExpo.comProfessional Stagers servicing Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda and the entire Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. With two locations in Danville and San Leandro they have quick turn around … (1 comments)
home staging: Sometimes the Room is Scarier than the Dog
- 03/02/09 09:11 AM
Here doggy, doggy. Nice doggy, doggy. My Realtor client called me up to say that she need a staging for her client who had a tenant. She wanted me to go by and give her a bid when I had a moment. She was so sweet because she was very concerned that the homeowner had a dog. Me being a dog person I had no concerns. When I arrived and enter the house this little guy was waiting for me. Being a true stager I found the site of the living space much more scarier than "Killer" here. This was what we … (16 comments)
home staging: Running a Successful Home Staging Business during a Down Economy
- 03/02/09 07:47 AM
Opportunity is everywhere. There is a not a moment in the day that an opportunity is not dangling in your face. You may not notice it or even have your eyes open in the right direction. You may be so stressed and worried about paying bills and keeping your Home Staging and Decorating business going that you are letting opportunities pass you by. The key to a successful Home Staging business is multiple revenue streams. It is very important not to have all your eggs in one basket for any small business, but it is even more important in this market … (29 comments)
home staging: FREE Feng Shui Class and a Much, Much, MORE!
- 03/02/09 05:01 AM
Register for the StagersLIST.com Expo in Orlando and receive a free Feng Shui Workshop! March 17th is the exciting Expo day for the Staging and Design Community. Expand your revenue streams and help your company thrive in this down market. Staging and design professionals will spend the day learning from Industry Experts. On March 18th the workshop program provides on-hands training in a variety of topics and if you sign up for the Expo by March 8th you receive the Free Feng Shui Workshop!
Send this link to your entire database! Receive a free workshop for every three people you … (3 comments)
home staging: 33 Karen Lane, Walnut Creek, California $924,950
- 03/02/09 03:22 AM
Large home on large lot in fabulous area of Walnut Creek. Back yard is park like setting with waterfall and pond. Huge living room with fireplace of the kitchen and breakfast area. 6 car garage with an - in law unit. Private lane with generous front porch. Fresh paint throughout. Staged by Kym Hough's Staged to Sell and offered by George Brown of Remax. Fore more information go to www.Staged-to-Sell.com listings page.
Staged to Sell services Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Danville and the entire Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. With two locations Danville and San Leandro Staged to Sell … (4 comments)
home staging: 280 Caldecott Lane #307, Oakland
- 03/02/09 02:48 AM
New listing. One bedroom, one bath condo in desirable Parkwood Development in Oakland. Minutes from the Bay Bridge and Walnut Creek. Fabulous condition - well maintained. Cozy balcony off the master and living room and fireplace. Lots of natural light through large windows. Perfect for a professional working in San Francisco or Oakland. Amazing price of $348,000. Offered by Barb Roth of Alain Pinel in Orinda. Staged by Kym Hough's Staged to Sell. For more information go to our listing page on www.Staged-to-Sell.com
Kym Hough's Staged to Sell services Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, Danville and the entire Contra … (2 comments)
home staging: 305 Windstream, Danville, CA
- 02/09/09 03:51 PM
Townhouse in central Danville location close to downtown - walk to shops, schools and public transportation. Two bedroom 2.5 baths. Charming, private backyard - new carpet. Large Master bedroom with sitting area. Large second bedroom with attached full bath. Professional Staged by Kym Hough's Staged to Sell. Listed by Gina Cefalu and John Lopes of Remax Accord, Danville, CA. For more information go to www.staged-to-sell.com and visit the listing page.
Staged to Sell services Danville, Walnut Creek, Blackhawk, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Orinda, Lafayette, El Cerrito, Berkley, Piedmont, and the entire Contra Costa Area. … (0 comments)
home staging: Home Staging Event in Southern California
- 01/26/09 01:45 PM
Join us for this one day event that will get you excited about Home Staging all over again! If you missed it in one of the other cities we visited it's your time to make it happen. Great speakers and vendors and lots of information to share. Does your business need a jump start? Are you search for new ways to reinvent yourself? Are you getting maximum return on your investment? If not, this is the event for you!
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home staging: Come Spend One Day at the StagersLIST.com EXPO and Get Motivated!
- 01/22/09 11:15 PM
Our StagersLIST.com Expo is coming to Los Angeles Monday, February 9, 2009. We are pleased to have a wonderful Venue sponsor Brook Rental Furniture. The event will bring Industry leaders together with Home Stagers from across the Los Angeles area to network, educate and mix with vendors and resources to increase their business. Spend One day with us or come back for a workshop program on Day 2. It's up to you. Just $65.00 for the one Day Seminar and if you are a RESA member its an even better deal of $55.00! Check out www.StagersLISTExpo.com for all the details of … (9 comments)
home staging: Looking to Start your own Home Staging Company?
- 01/09/09 12:36 AM
In this economy we have found that many people are looking for a new and interesting career. The best time is now to enter the Real Estate Staging Industry. Our industry is growing and there are endless opportunities for creative people to create the job they want doing something they love! If you are interested in seeing what being a Home Staging Professional is all about come to theStagersLIST Expo coming to the City of Industry on February 9th and 10th, 2009. This event gives you a look at what being a Professional Home Stager really entails and introduces you to resources … (0 comments)
I have to admit this blog was inspired by the comments from another blog I wrote last week http://activerain.com/blogsview/1256749/monster-project-monster-results I am often amazed how this industry and my company has morphed into this amazing multi-level diverse profession.
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