Phyllis Pafumi's (phyllispafumi) Blog

Sorry to be the one who is the bearer of bad news, but as any business owner should know..OCT 1st is around the corner. Are you ready to present your accountant with your 3rd quarter receipts?Where did the summer go? I remember as if it was yesterday that I was at my accountants office paying tax...

If you remember my blog awhile back called Peel and Stick Tiles or Pergo Laminate Flooring I have to tell you that the laminate flooring won! Here is a pic of the work in progress and it really does look great and I am sure when my guys finish installing it the house will be amazing.The color mat...

No I did not spell it incorrectly. Yes, the new show to air next week on HGTV is called FUN SHUI...WHY??? Not completely sure, but I am sure we will all find out. Now my question is this. Will this show do for Feng Shui what Design to Sell did for Home Staging?Let's look at this. What Design to S...

Here is another example of what a Professional Home Stager can accomplish in a short period of time and with a limited budget. Which fireplace can you picture yourself cozying up to?? ReStyled to Sell Home Staging, working with your budget, your time frame and our accessories. Don't let the fear ...

This is a topic I know that we have covered many times before, but today, more than ever realtors need to be using home stagers as part of their marketing plan. Here is why..Competition is fierce, we all know that. Buyers have a large amount of inventory to choose from and they expect the most fo...

Hang in there sellers, this is good news for buyers and ultimately for you as well. This message was given to me by a realtor I work with and I wanted to share with all of you. Stage your homes, price it right, listen to your realtor and IT WILL SELL!  My confidence in the current real estate mar...

Did you ever walk into a house and ask the question...what's this room suppose to be? I know that we all have and if we have to ask that question, then you know the buyers are going to be confused. So what do you do with a long, narrow room that is vacant?   When staging a long narrow room like t...

Yesterday I staged a house that was a bit small but completely renovated from top to bottom. A buyer could simply just move in and place their furniture. They don't even need to paint. All three bathrooms were completely renovated and the house had brand new carpeting and tile floors throughout. ...

Okay I am bragging...that is a mother's right. I just had to show you all the birthday cake that my daughter made my little Giovanni. She is sooooo talented. The cakes that she makes (all from scratch) are so incredibly delicious as well.Here it is....yes that is ALL CAKE and ALL EDIBLE.. I guess...

On August 22nd I got a call from a realtor I know and she asked if I can do an EMERGENCY staging, has that ever happened to you?? Here was the scenario. The house was sold and a week from the closing date the deal died because the house underappraised. Not surprising in this market.Anyway, the bu...