While this bathroom was well lit and has a wonderful large window to bring in much natural light, the room felt small and dark. And while the room has an original claw-foot tub, the wallpaper remains the focal point.Ready? Set,...Sell! Home Staging & ReDesign helped these homeowners select just the perfect color to create a warm and inviting atmosphere! We gave them storage ideas … (22 comments)
Is There Value in Staging A Home Before You Put It On The Market? Oh I Just Don't Know, What Do You Folks Think?
Did you know that 93% of buyers search the MLS prior to calling a Realtor?
Which home do you think will drive buyers to make that first contact with a Realtor?
Which home do you think will drive buyers to want to SEE the property?
Which home do you think will receive better offers sooner?
Which home … (90 comments)
ready set: "I'm Mayhem, and I'm Your Worst Nightmare!"
- 01/06/12 02:01 AM
Okay guys, it is Friday morning and I just want to leave you with some thoughts as to how to help your clients with safety! We've all seen these types of MLS photo's, but are we keeping the safety of our clients in mind when we load these into the MLS? As a stager, this is one of the most important things we work on with our clients but I have never seen anyone drive home the message as Julia Maher, Amazing Home Stager servicing Fairfield County CT did in this post! I for one am not only re-blogging it but … (14 comments)
Saturday morning,... I woke to the silent serenity of a snow covered world. Like many things in life, I didn't know it was coming. It covered the ground like a fresh clean sheet. The sun came up and radiated it's magic creating a sparkling world of white. And while the cold is never my favorite part of winter, the snow adds a magical element to every holiday season.
A Vacant House, A Tough Sale,... Vacant homes take twice as long to sell as an occupied home. Vacant homes sell for 20% less than an occupied home.
So, why is a vacant house the toughest to sell?
Vacant properties feel cold and impersonal. Buyers cannot emotionally connect with a cold and impersonal space. Professional Home Staging creates a setting that evokes an emotional connection between the buyer and the house.
Vacant properties lack a sense of scale and proportion. Buyers do not realize just how large the space … (46 comments)
The minute you decide to sell your home, it is no longer your home. It is now a product to be placed on the market. Sounds harsh, I know. This is the home you grew old in, or the home you raised your children in. The home you got your first pet. The home you celebrated life's milestones in. You have poured you blood, sweat, tears and money into your home.
As you all know by nowI have a very strong opinion on this. I learned a long time ago that I cannot learn every part of Rehabbing a home. I don't have the time or the ability to do pluming, electrical etc. The same holds true for Selling one of my properties. I am not an expert in Real Estate law, nor do I want … (65 comments)
ready set: What Could Be Better Than Home Staging "Before & After" Photos From New Hampshire?
- 12/06/11 03:48 PM
To be recognized by your own peers, especially someone you have looked up to for a very long time is an honor beyond words. This is exactly the honor bestowed upon myself and many of my colleagues recently by an amazing Stager, mom, grandma and well,... just an really good person through and through. So, I am reblogging this post written by Sharon Tara for no other reason than to say thank you Sharon! You have been an inspiration, a teacher and a friend! Your boys are truly blessed as we all are to have you in our lives! What Could … (8 comments)
Time to Start Another Week, Blank Page, Blank Mind? Monday Morning Motivation!
It's Monday morning. The perfect time to create another blog post to WOW your subscribers, to create the Localism event, sights, or seasonal post. The best time to plan your week. So, what are you going to do? Sit there an stare at a blank page? Ugghhhhh!!!
Yes, it happens! With all the many topics we can choose from, all the Localism posts we can come up with to get ourselves in front of potential clients and the plethora of information we … (31 comments)
Need a little help decorating your blog posts? Today's focus, Step 1; The background, Part 2 Custom Page Backgrounds!
QUICK REVIEW SECTION;
A simple tutorial to follow for your Active Rain blog background; 1. Are you on your home page? Of course not, you are looking at my really cool tutorial on how to customize YOUR blog page. Once you are done oogling at my talent,.... yep take your time! Oh,....................................................All right that's enough! 2. Look on the left hand column where it says Blogs Active Rain (Customize). Yep, that is the spot! … (19 comments)
Laura S. Baker, Ready? Set,...Sell!, Home Staging & ReDesign, 920) 728-4118 rss.home.staging@gmail.com Serving; South Central WI
Oh just forget it!
I'm out of clever. I'm out of creativity! I'm out of fun. I'm out of energy! I've pulled out pillows. I've pulled out willows! I've packed and stacked, and pulled and tugged. I've wracked my brain it's all a drain! I cannot do just one more thing. Not a consultation, not even a ring! I'm out of time. I'm out of rhyme! It's time to … (24 comments)
Laura S. Baker Ready? Set,...Sell! Home staging & ReDesign (920) 728-4118, rss.home.staging@gmail.com Serving; South Central WI,
Sometimes my brain is so busy and overstimulated I just cannot say or hear another thing. This is where my brain is this morning. It's done, shut down and exhausted! I'll have to let my photo of a Milk Weed plant setting it's seeds free, do the expressing for me.
SHHHhhhhhhhhh,,,,.......... Soothing Silence for Saturday,... ahhhhhhhhhh.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Laura S. Baker Ready? Set,...Sell! … (22 comments)
Treyton's Field Of Dreams, Whitewater WI! And you can help make it happen! Just click on this picture and it will take you right there to vote;
Last January, I posted several blogs about this Pepsi project. Many worked hard to try to get as much publicity to this wonderful cause in remembrance of Treyton Kilar who was killed in a senseless car crash by a drunk driver on September 2, 2010. The Kilar … (19 comments)
From 4:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. my Tuesdays are jam packed, which is why I have dubbed them,... Turmoil Tuesdays. But even among each busy, bustling and lightning speed day there are moments of great satisfaction!
That first sip of coffee, A quiet sunrise walk, The waking of a child, A kiss goodbye, An invite to something special, A call from a friend, A thank you from a client who's house just sold, Mozart and painting in the … (23 comments)
When Selling Your Home In South Central WI, Each Room Must Have A Clearly Defined Purpose.
Laura S. Baker, Ready? Set,...Sell Home Staging & ReDesign(920) 728-4118, rss.home.staging@gmail.comServing; South Central WI
Only 10% of buyers can visualize the potential of a space. If you have a room that is not clearly defined with a specific purpose, buyers are left with an uneasy "Hhmmnn,,... I don't get this room. I wonder what it is." They don't see any value in that space for them and their family! Furthermore, you are selling square … (28 comments)
A drizzley morning, I was running past some Coral Bells. Something made me stop and take a closer look. I am so glad I did! Several cars beeped and slowed down. Some pulled over asking; "Are you okay?" I guess trying to get up and personal with these little coral bells, must have made me look hunched over and ill from the road. Guess I wasn't the only one they slowed down that day! Ahhh! There are treasures all around … (32 comments)
As a seller, what do you see when you look at your stairway? You see the same stairway you travel up and down daily. The stairway with the fresh coat of paint. The stairway with fresh carpet. An appealing hallway filled with the happiness of a family that lives there.
As a Professional Home Stager in South Central WI, I see missed opportunity! Opportunity to show off … (44 comments)
Every morning we are blessed with another beautiful day, is a good day. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To me a beautiful day is a day I am breathing, I am healthy, I am loved, I am here! So, Be it alone or with someone you love. Be it rainy or sunny. Be it cold or warm. Be grateful and appreciative.
Labor Day, Take Time to Reflect of the Labors of your Life!
Wikipedia's definition of Labor Day; Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September (September 5 in 2011) that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers.
My definition of Labor Day;
Labor of love; Be it in your garden, your home, your friends, your passions or raising your family. Today is a day to be grateful for the bounties of the labors of your love! Labor of life; What is really important in … (17 comments)
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