Staging Tips

Smart Use of Psychographics in Home Staging

Initially, the focus of home staging was to neutralize your home in order to appeal to a wider market of potential buyers. But that often results in the fatal side-effect of becoming a “forgettable” home. Forgettable Homes: Not distasteful, but not memorable enough to make the short list. The latest trend in Home Staging is [...]

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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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Dear Next Owner of This Home

I was given an excellent suggestion by an agent during a listing interview. Write a letter to prospective buyers about why you enjoyed living in your home. In my case, I really want to emphasize that this is a friendly, close neighborhood that is very kid-friendly. I even added a few snapshots to help make [...]

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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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Not sure where to start?

Do you have an overwhelming room that you know you need to do something with, but don’t know where to start? Can you really see a vision through the clutter? How do you decide what you want? What’s “in” and what’s yesterday? It can be paralyzing. Take comfort…you’re not alone! It’s challenging to develop a [...]

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Get on that “honey do” list NOW!

When preparing your home for sale, it’s tempting to dismiss a potential problem as something a buyer could “surely look past” and expect them imagine the home without that little problem. You know what I’m talking about…outdated light fixtures, nasty carpeting, old windows, loud colors, damaged sink, ill-fitting door, and so on. These can be [...]

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Living With a Staged Bathroom

I have a thing for bathrooms.  As a home stager, I especially LOVE staging them.  But as a homeowner, it’s not always very practical to live with a staged bathroom.  What is eye candy for the buyer is often inconvenient for the seller. So I’m going to help you out today with some tips for [...]

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Paint to sell

Congratulations on the decision to put your home on the market! Now, take a deep breath, and take a walk through your home – what colors are the walls?  Do the rooms flow well, or is each room it’s own decorative eco-system? Are the colors dark or bright? Nothing wrong with that, unless you’re selling.  [...]

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