home staging tips: 2017 Will Be Hot, Is Your Home Ready for Sale? - 10/26/16 03:36 AM
  If you’re thinking of selling a home soon, next year may be the time! But, to sell in 2017 a home owner needs to start preparing their house for sale now. What should be on your to-do list to help improve the condition of the home to get the highest price in the quickest time? A staging plan is important to put together.
 According to forecasts just released from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Mortgage Bankers’ Association (MBA), and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, “We can expect a hot year for home sales in 2017,” said Realtor Mag, the NAR’s official … (0 comments)

home staging tips: The Power of Home Staging (Infographic Inside) - 06/02/16 10:34 PM
Home staging is the act of preparing and showcasing your home for sale. Since 2009, I've been helping home sellers get their spaces market ready. I believe in the power of home staging because I've seen it work first hand. In the end of 2009, I opened up a New York City based home staging company called, Stylish Stagers, Inc. since then we've been helping homes sell faster and usually for more money! In fact in 2014, we helped sell homes 80% faster.
If you want to get on (and off) the market with less headaches and hassles it's important to take the … (5 comments)

home staging tips: 4 Ways Home Staging Can Help Vacant Spaces (Video Inside) - 05/25/16 12:17 AM
Only 10-percent of home buyers can visualize the potential of a vacant space, that's why it's so important to stage your home if the space is empty. This is especially true when it comes to this type of layout found in our latest home staging transformation.
Stylish Stagers, Inc. our New York City based home staging company recently staged a vacant space at 110 Duane St. in Tribeca. The 4,000 square foot home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and tons of living space for you and your family. Despite having amazing amenities and upgrades in the home, there were a few minor … (7 comments)

home staging tips: Don't Object to One of the Most Powerful Marketing Tools When Listing - 05/10/16 08:49 AM

Yes, I snapped this picture out on a home staging consultation the other day! The real estate agent made the appointment and paid for the service because he knew the home wouldn't sell in it's current state.
This was the master bedroom located on East 84th Street in New York City and the agent was correct this home was in dire need of some updating, however, the seller was hesitant to use a home stager. Learn how to overcome 5 common myths about home staging.
Not sure where to start when it comes to preparing a home for sale?  Download our Real Estate Realities … (2 comments)

home staging tips: A Proven Way to Sell Homes this Spring - 02/03/16 09:44 AM
On the east coast we learned earlier this week that the groundhog didn't see it's shadow (Yay!), but with spring well on it's way are you prepared for the upcoming real estate market?
 
As a home staging expert, it's my job to share with home sellers, my knowledge so they can implement crucial changes in their home and get the most amount money in their pockets. 
 
Why Home Staging?
Home staging is for you don't know where to start preparing your home for sale. Home staging is for you if you know you need to sell your home, but don't feel comfortable letting … (2 comments)

home staging tips: Summertime Staging - 07/08/13 03:30 AM
We have three offers in just one week since you staged the space, a recent homeowner shouted with excitement over the phone. Their Realtor believes the newly staged photos of the home, which led dozens of potential buyers to the open house, started the bidding war. The homeowner, who was eagerly thanking us for helping her, thought she’d be on the market throughout the summer, since she had no luck selling last year. But despite sunny skies, record breaking temperatures and sizzling city streets that usually force people to take a break and seek shelter at their nearest beach or pool, … (3 comments)

home staging tips: Spring Staging & Sold - 04/03/13 10:41 AM
When the winter blues overtake my mood and it's hard to find a clear patch in the grey sky above, I look to my front yard flowerbeds to find a spot of sunshine from my grandfather’s newly budding daffodils. Every spring, despite his passing sixteen years ago, my grandfather comes to visit like clockwork when those golden pops of color rise from the dirt. It’s always a breath of fresh air to see those daffodils appear from a cold, dark slumber.
Whether you have a similar view from your yard, a neighboring garden or park, the growing flowers are a reassuring … (0 comments)

home staging tips: Tips to Help Sellers Have the Right Mindset - 01/23/12 09:32 AM
We all know selling a home can not only be difficult in this market, but can also be stressful. There are three keys to selling a home, the first it must be priced right, marketed properly and be prepared for buyers. As a home staging company we help sellers prepare their homes for sale a number of different ways. We not only help them sift through their belongings, declutter and fix repairs, it's also our responsiblity to help sellers transition into the next chapter of their lives and here are three tips to help get them on the fasttrack towards moving … (3 comments)