Staging Tips

New i-Staging Services

We’re thrilled to announce our new i-Staging Service.  It’s a great way to save time and money – the ultimate do-it-yourself with professional direction. How does it work? Simple.  Select the option for 1 room or 4 rooms, then complete an easy online questionnaire.   You get your staging report within one week. And yes, we [...]

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2009 Homegain Survey

Results are in for the 2009 HomeGain top 12 home improvement survey.  Once again, Home Staging proves it’s value with an average 586% ROI.  That means if you spend $300, you’ll realize an average price increase of $1,780.  Click here to read the entire report.

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Surviving Staged Bathrooms

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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Stage Your Home To Show Big!

This time of year I tend to be hooked on home staging as more homes are put on the market.  So, just in case you’re thinking about selling, here are some handy tips to help your home show big!  Oh yea, be sure to stop by Hooked on Fridays today – there’s a giveaway! In [...]

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Selling Your Home? How to Keep it Show-Ready.

It’s that time of year again – if you’re thinking about putting your house on the market, get ready for a bit of incovenient living. But the payoff is well worth any inconvenience. Once you get your home sale-ready, you need an efficient action plan to accomodate the not-always-convenient showings of your beloved home. You [...]

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Does your home need to go on a diet?

It’s a New Year, and time to look at your home from a new perspective!  Just like their human owners, homes tend to bulk up a bit during the holidays as well.  Why not put your home on a diet, and get rid of excess baggage…literally! Reduce clutter and your home will look and function [...]

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The Illusion of Space

Even my 2nd grader gets it. We had new carpeting put in the Master Bedroom yesterday. Once the room was emptied of a king sized bed, armoire, double dresser, 2 night tables and rocking chair, she peaked into the room. Then she said “Mom…why does the room look so small now?” A vacant room does [...]

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Do desperate times call for desperate measures?

There are many who would call the real estate market “desperate” from the seller’s perspective. Guess that depends on your price point, location and reason for selling. But what are considered “desperate” measures? There are some who consider home staging to be a desperate measure. But since when was it ever a good idea to [...]

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Less is more, more-or-less

The most common recommendation stagers make to homeowners is to edit furniture, accessories and clutter. This sometimes surprises homeowners who worry that their home will feel too sparse or cold. Why should they take down window treatments that have treated them well over the years, and why wouldn’t buyers enjoy seeing their beautiful pictures of [...]

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My “Ah Ha” Moment

With a new year comes new resolutions. And most lists of resolutions include at least one that deals with clutter and organization (yes, they do go hand-in-hand!).Well I’m happy to share my “Ah Ha” moment of the day…when purging, you have to change your mindset from “what can I get rid of” to “what do [...]

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