staging: How You Live In Your Home is Not How You Sell Your Home
- 12/02/09 04:22 AM
Stagers say this everyday and real estate agents get it -- but do sellers really understand this? Most don't until you can show them a portfolio of before and after photos like the ones below that really prove this point. Photos like these, where just the basic improvements are done, educate sellers on how staging can modify their own spaces. They especially love to hear that these particular changes brought 3 competing offers and a contract in 3 weeks!
Formal Living and Dining Room of a … (3 comments)
staging: How to sell the "Spare Bedroom."
- 11/30/09 01:36 AM
Many properties on the market have the "spare bedroom" that is a catch-all for the odds and ends of the homeowners. Usually, they are supposed to support more than one function and get all the hand-me-down decor. Agreeably, these rooms are not the first impression areas of the house, but they do matter, none-the-less. A spare bedroom is a great place to add value to a home. It's staging transformation is often the most dramatic of all the rooms in the house. And, typically, sellers express regret that they never capitalized on the potential of these spaces while they were living … (16 comments)
staging: A Referral - The Best Christmas Present You Can Give Them.
- 11/30/09 01:20 AM
Who is on your company's gift list this year? You know, those special vendors, businesses, real estate agents and others that interact and support you all year long? As a Stager I have all of those. There are the agents who send me clients every month. Yeah, we love you all! There are also painters, cleaners, handymen, builders, furniture vendors, etc. all continually supporting the success of Triangle Staging and Design.
So, what gift do I get the people on my list? How about a referral! Sending your … (1 comments)
staging: The Coolest Ranch-Style House Ever!
- 02/03/09 01:44 AM
When you think of a ranch-style home you probably imagine a one-story shoe box looking house. Not this one! Stunning Solutions just staged this beautiful executive ranch in Durham's coveted Hope Valley neighborhood. What is so amazing about this property is the floor plan and architectural details. The house itself is laid out like a square with wide gallery style hallways and huge rooms. And tucked away, inside the brick walls are two secret courtyards. One is a brick floored sitting room with an open roof that is reminiscent of Charleston, SC. It can be accessed on three sides by doors … (3 comments)
staging: Have You Seen the Style Network's Peter Perfect? He Stages Small Businesses!
- 09/05/08 11:26 AM
Has anyone seen the new show Peter Perfect on the Style Network? Peter is an image stylist who revamps small businesses and their owners. I just recently found the show and have now seen 3 episodes. Peter, who is British, reminds me of a modern day Austin Powers with a MBA. His show is a combination of some of my favorite things: Staging, running a small business, and personal makeovers. In 48 hours his team remodels the business, stages it for success, gives the owners style makeovers, and hosts a new grand opening party complete with new clients and marketing contacts. … (4 comments)
staging: If you REALLY don't know if you have a professional staging partner, then you REALLY don't have one.
- 07/13/08 04:48 AM
Stagers, have you asked agents or office managers if you could present some staging info to their team and been told that they "think their office already has a staging partner"? Well, I've had this happen a few times and each time I want to shout that if you "think you do, then you don't!" It is like hearing my kids say they "think they brushed their teeth." This clearly means that they have no current relationship with the toothbrush and that their morning breath could make your hair curl if you get too close. Saying you "think" means that you … (9 comments)
staging: What is the Biggest Mistake Sellers Make?
- 06/26/08 05:17 AM
Today I was asked this question by some wonderful agents in Georgia. It is a question that I have been asked before by a variety of people: agents, friends, and media editors. Everyone wants to know the "quick fix" or the answer that "cuts to the chase." Why? Because we live in a fast paced world and we know that we can save time if we avoid other people's mistakes. So, here is the answer to this common question . . . . The biggest mistake that sellers make is: Not seeking professional staging advice. Why is this the Biggest Mistake? … (7 comments)
staging: Wallpaper is a Serious Speed Bump When Selling Your House
- 06/24/08 02:53 AM
Buyers want to walk into a listed property and say “Wow, I could move right in to this house.” These are magic words for agents who are anxiously waiting to hear if this is the house, or not. So many things can be right about the property: location, price, curb appeal, layout, etc, BUT when the buyers get a view of the wall paper, the excitement hits a speed bump. Don’t get me wrong, I like wall paper. In fact I spent a whole sleepless 24 hours wallpapering my own bathroom. I removed the toilet by myself, kept the … (3 comments)
Stagers say this everyday and real estate agents get it -- but do sellers really understand this?
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