"Karen Bernetti is a Real Estate Stager, Former Realtor®, Author, Speaker, and Owner of Staging4Smooth Transitions - specializing in assisting seniors with their downsize moves." Now here is a stager who really knows what she's talking about! I found this post through sweet smart talented Joni. Thanks Joni, without you reblogging it, I would have never found it! And I am so glad I did! Most excelent post Karen!
Discouraged home sellers often ask me how their home can possibly compete against low-priced foreclosed properties in their neighborhood. My answer - the same way Neiman Marcus competes with Walmart. (2 comments)
rehabs: The "Kiss of Death" List!
- 12/15/10 05:41 AM
I happened upon this blog post today while trying to find answers as to why on earth only 32 houses sold in all of Jefferson County all last year?!? I know there are MANY reasons, 50% of our market was either a short sale or a foreclosure, the economy, sellers that just don't get what a tough market we are in, Realtors that just don't get that MLS photo's are where 85% of buyers are lost if their photo's aren't kick a.. attractive, banks tightening up their lending belts and making qualifying much more difficult, buyers thinking no matter how good the (10 comments)
She is 150 years old! That odd door on the second level used to be where they would take the baggage off the stage coaches! (16 comments)
rehabs: Part 2 ~ My True Love,... You're going to think I'm crazy! Investors & Realtors of Jefferson County Wisconsin take note!
- 09/29/10 09:29 AM
Our Realtors, Investors and Contractors do, but I don't know if you have all figured it out yet that I am not like most other girls! Oh sure, I love silk and jewels and heals (not that I have worn them for a while), but what I really love,............... you're not going to believe it,......................... is to bringing something old and abused back to it's day of glory! My tools of the trade vary from a sledge hammer to a paint brush,... ... only then can I put the jewels on, ... the house that is! That was from part 1; My (28 comments)