staging: Dear Home Sellers, please listen to the experts you hired! - 07/01/15 12:43 PM
Watching an episode of the TV show Property Brothers, and this one had me practically yelling at the TV. "Home sellers, please listen to the experts you hired!"
There was this couple who wanted to move up to a bigger and better home, and consulted with twins Jonathan and Drew Scott on what they needed to do to get their house sold at the price they want, and where they can find a replacement home on their budget.
When the realtor brother told them what the house is worth at its present condition, the sellers put up all kinds of objections. 
"This house is … (6 comments)

staging: Transforming an island abode --- what a difference staging makes - 01/09/09 09:04 AM
In case you missed it.....
We all know the value that staging brings to the table. We, as realtors, sometimes have a tough time explaining to our clients how staging can transform even the ugliest properties into something decent. But there are some challenges even the best of the best may not be able to handle.
Classic case is this island abode that really needs help. So what do you think the doyenne of improvements, enhancements and great ideas, Martha Stewart can do to something like this?

BEFORE STAGING

 
AND HERE'S WHAT MARTHA STEWART WILL DO

 
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staging: Should you stage a fixer? - 09/15/08 07:12 AM
Here are before and after....
I held my first open house yesterday, and I must say I'm exhausted. I had 70-80 GROUPS (definitely over 100 people who came with family, neighbors, etc). It was hectic. Wish I had more time to chat with the folks but they just kept right on coming.
The question is, does it pay to stage a fixer?
  
 
ATTAGIRL!
Although the house needs a lot of work, it was important to showcase its good bones and hint at its tremendous potential. Too many cracks in the walls, tons of peeling wallpaper, outdated kitchen … (15 comments)

 
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