As a home stager, I get the benefit of working with many different people in all different kinds of circumstances.
Sometimes they are the empty nesters looking to downsize or move closer to the family who's spread their wings and left the nest.
Sometimes they are the people that move sideways...just looking for a new house in another neighborhood.
And there are times I've had people in the process of graduating to the bigger home.
The common denominator in all of these scenarios is making sure the house is properly prepared to sell. All of my consulations include the basics:
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Clean, clean, clean
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make any necessary repairs or updates
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declutter and organize
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depersonalize
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reconfigure the furnishings and accessories
Aside from having a few great real estate agents to refer to all of my clients (if they need one) I also need to have a great referral for things like cleaning, painting, minor repairs, landscaping, etc.
I have the added benefit to refer my husband, Tim, to my clients for their home repairs. Being a home stager, it's the perfect marriage for my business. He's been hired by clients to perform the repairs and changes I've suggested. He's also been referred by an agent friend of ours to perform some repairs designated on the inspection report of a house that her client is purchasing. Additionally he's worked alongside our neighbor who owns Precision Home Improvement as well as performing multiple improvements in our home from finishing the basment to closing up a wall, to removing windows and installing doors.
His business, ATR Home Improvement, serves the northern Atlanta area, including Roswell, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Woodstock, Acworth and Kennesaw. His specialty is custom carpentry but will do flooring, painting, and other projects as necessary.
We are currently working on a joint marketing plan for the fall for redesign services. Redesign is an inexpensive alternative to update a room or rooms and a great way to prepare the house for the upcoming holidays...which will be here before you know it!
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