home staging: I took the leap!
- 07/02/08 12:00 PM
After reading Melissa Marro's post on how to fill your calendar I decided to take the leap and write a newsletter. The first addition went out yesterday. I welcome any constructive criticism. … (19 comments)
The Foreclosure rate has gone up 68% since 2006. Even affluent neighborhoods have the black eye of foreclosure mucking up their images. With so many people walking away from their property and housing prices dropping to unbelievable prices, why should the average seller bother staging their home? One word. COMPETITION. It is now more important than ever to let buyers see they are getting what they pay for. If buyers have the choice of purchasing an AS IS property for … (2 comments)
home staging: The ART Of Home Staging
- 02/11/08 12:18 PM
Often, when I am staging a home for sale I encounter a similar situation with clients. Either they have no artwork on the walls or they have WAY too much. There is seldom a home that has the perfect amount. Of course when staging to sell, artwork is used to draw attention to certain areas of the home and help to warm a space. Not because it is museum quality or has sentimental value to the homeowner. Hanging artwork can add drama to a room without taking up valuable floor space. I love to use it in unconventional ways such as … (8 comments)
home staging: Feng Shui Your Way To Success!
- 02/10/08 09:19 AM
Are you looking for a quick and painless way to feel motivated, successful, and get recognition for your hard work? Simply by placing certain items on your desk, you can promote good energy and an inspiring atmosphere. First you need to determine the direction of your workspace. East is the best way to face if you are looking to build up your career quickly. From here you can decide what part of your business life needs work. Use any or all of the examples below. Simply by placing items in the appropriate location on your desk, you can Feng Shui your … (0 comments)
home staging: Lofty Ideas
- 02/04/08 02:11 PM
I recently staged a penthouse loft condo in a gorgeous revamped factory building in downtown Detroit. I have worked with the owners before so I knew they were open to new ideas. With this project they allowed me the freedom to think out of the box, really use my imagination and have fun with the space. I was hired before the kitchen and bath were even installed which gave me a rare chance to see things come together from the start. With loft spaces, people expect things to be out of the ordinary as far as the decorating and use of … (2 comments)
After reading Melissa Marro's post on how to fill your calendar I decided to take the leap and write a newsletter. The first addition went out yesterday. I welcome any constructive criticism. ;)
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