The Stager Moves

Our Barney Purple Room

Hello RTW friends! I’m happy to say that we bought our fixer-upper the end of December, and moved in the 3rd week of January. Prior to move-in, we spent weekends camping on air mattresses and painting til we could paint no more! While it was nice to have a three week head start to get [...]

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Please don’t ask me to wear paper booties

One of the homes we toured was absolutely beautiful. So beautiful, in fact, we were commanded by a note written in bold felt pen to sport little paper booties in lieu of our shoes. (I should mention, it was a lovely day and there was no visible dirt on our shoes). At the stairs to [...]

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The REAL News

Hey buyers…are you moving to a new town and/or state? Me too. To get a feel for my soon-to-be-town, I’m now keeping regular tabs on local news websites at my destination. But what a shocker…I’m reading about lewd behavior in a movie theater, some teens stealing money out of cars, and even a fake bomb [...]

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Got Change? Go Big!

Q. What do buyers and sellers have in common? A. They’re both moving! Moving is a BIG change. Don’t waste that BIG momentum…what other changes would you like to make in your life as part of your move? It’s a great opportunity to reflect on your life and go big! Perhaps you want to start [...]

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We’ll Leave the Lights On For You

It feels so strange to turn on all the lights and leave my home. It’s like a party. From the street our home looks like a cruise ship on holiday! I’m so programmed (with “coaching” from my practical husband) to ALWAYS turn off unused lights. I hope potential buyers appreciate the little extra light we’ve [...]

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No Pets or People Please

I’ve seen a lot of homes in a short period of time. Since I’m fresh from the hunt, I thought I’d share two very important tips from a buyer’s perspective. Sellers…listen up here! Lesson 1: People Please don’t be home when I come to see your house. Sure, you’re polite enough to say hello, step [...]

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Forgettable Homes

Yesterday we viewed 18 homes. Some were drive-by’s, and the rest we toured. A few bubbled up to the top. They unofficially became the benchmark by which we compared the rest. There were a few that were promptly crossed off the list for one reason or another. The rest were acceptable, but forgettable. Not because [...]

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The Lockbox

Our house was officially listed today. It looked so nice in the MLS that I felt a twinge of sadness about moving. Then came time to put a lockbox on the door. I was so proud of myself for being able to find the key to the front door since we (like many others) never use [...]

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Schools, schools, schools!

We’re going on a house hunting trip to NJ soon. Right now it seems rather fuzzy. We’re set up with a recommended agent, and moving to a somewhat familiar area. But until you get out there and start looking (beyond the Internet) it feels more conceptual than actual. This week I’m focusing on researching the [...]

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Can a Stager Self-Stage?

It’s official…we’re moving to NJ. You’d think that I’d have a handle on preparing my own home, but it sure is tougher when you’re close to it! Objectivity is Queen! Here’s a tip…take a picture of your room, then flip it horizontally. Or, likewise, use a hand mirror to view your room in reverse. You’ll [...]

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