From part 1,.... "I heard a phrase the other day while working on a house; "That house is blue." I was puzzled for a moment. Then I thought about it. The phrase meant, the house desperately needs "updating" to this era. You know what I mean? Blue hair/Blue house? Yeah,... not exactly how I would put it, but the comment was right on the mark. So, what makes this house so blue?"
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)
Selling a home in South Central WI? Create an ENTRANCE that will draw Home Buyers in!
Before you put your home on the market, it's important to be sure it shows at it's very best. Did you know that Home Buyers make their decision in the first 60 seconds of entering a property? Do you want yours … (18 comments)
There are times that I complain about the rain, the cold, the gloom but without those days would I really appreciate the magnificant days? The beauty of each new season that is bestowed upon me? That is afterall why I still live in South Central WI. The amazing change of seasons!
We are blessed to have a very long majestic Autumn with blaze of color.
The most crisp tranquil white of Winters, with it's feeling like a magical snowglobe at times. … (10 comments)
What do you mean that's not a holiday? Of course it is! It's the evening all the hunters that didn't make their trip to South Central WI on opening weekend, pack up and head out for their trip to South Central WI for the rest of the week!
And round these parts it is officially known as,.... Deer hunters Widows week! Now mind you, I am a good little girl and stay home and bake and clean and send out Christmas cards. However,...There are … (20 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!
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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)
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)
I walk almost daily for my health. And it never fails that on my daily walk I see something interesting. Something I have never seen before.
It might be the beauty in the flow of a tree trunk. The way it reaches up to heaven, yet is anchored solidly in the earth. It may be a squirrel that drops nuts on my head as I walk under it's home. It could be a crack in the sidewalk that looks just like a little … (29 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)
only a few months ago, she donned basketball shorts and socks up to her knees, sweats and rain boots on. She didn't care about that! Now, for the first time we shopped for school clothes and she had to try each and every item on to make sure she looked good in them.
only a few short months ago it didn't matter if colors matched … (23 comments)
Laura S. Baker, Ready? Set,...Sell! Home Staging & ReDesign, (920) 728-4118, rss.home.staging@gmail.com, South Central WI,
It is good to be a woman:
1. We got off the Titanic first. Thanks guys!2. We can scare male bosses with mysterious gynecological disorder excuses. Not that we ever would!3. Taxis stop for us. But we're happy to share!4. We don 't look like a frog in a blender when dancing. Well, perhaps Cinnamon does,.....5. No fashion faux pas we make could ever rival the Speedo. Yeah … (28 comments)
As Professional stagers we strive to create a setting that emotionally connects and is memorable to buyers. As bloggers we strive to get a message across in a similar way by being entertaining, informative, fun and memorable. Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have got to stand and applaud Julia Vigneron Maher, for the exceptional job she did on this post! It is all that and then some! I believe she has driven home a point in the most fun and … (22 comments)
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