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Kimberly Wester's experiences, views and tutorials on staging in the real estate industry, with a focus on educating the RE industry on the benefits of home staging and bringing the staging community together under a united message.
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Located in picturesque Harrison West, this home offers more than just your average construction.  Expansive wood floors accent beatiful tile work, cabinetry and craftsmanship.  Architectural detail abounds in this well planned, family friendly abode. Amenities include: Large master suitePrivate ...
06/30/2008
From left to right: Abby Wester, age 8; Devin Corneil, age 14; Katie Sokora, age 13   Fun was the word of the day as Valparaiso held its annual soapbox derby local championship Saturday June 28th.  As is the tradition, the racers zoomed down the hill right on Lincolnway, the main thoroughfare in...
06/30/2008
Ah, a day in the park.  I had one of those this week. It was a nice day, actually...I'm planning on writing a localism post about it....But I digress. The funny thing about a day in the park is that you look forward to the fun you will have, prepare for every anticipated activity and pack a spect...
06/28/2008
I have seen it done many times.  I have very rarely thought it made sense.  Don't get me wrong, sometimes it does, but I have seen it done so many times and so seldom needed to do it that I figured it was something I would never be.  You know, an 'Angler'.   Stagers who put furniture and beds and...
06/18/2008
This beautiful home is located in Whitehawk, an exclusive development that boasts an award winning golf course.  Newly renovated, this home is in true move -in condition.  All new appliances, cabinetry and granite countertops, fill a spacious, yet efficient kitchen.  All brick exterior All new l...
06/16/2008
  Personally, I hate traveling without a plan.  I like for things to be smooth and uneventful so that I can arrive at my destination on time and without incident.  However, life is rarely like that...especially in the world of staging, where the journey is uncharted and the destination unknown.  ...
06/15/2008
I told Karen Dembsky (many months ago) and Sheila (many weeks ago) that I would post this and Shobha's post reminded me of my promise, so here it is. Without showing too much of the package itself, below are some photos to kind of illustrate what I am talking about. The Realtor packet that I have...
06/15/2008
 In one of my previous blogs, I wrote about the difference between a home, a house and a product and how the difference is the emotional attachment of the seller.  It is quite often the case that the emotional attachment cannot be overcome ends up costing the seller much more than they bargained...
06/13/2008
My apologies to anyone who may be upset over this, but it just has to be done.  If any of you were able to listen in to tonight's radio show hosted by Juliet Johnson, you may already know that oe of the requirements of the job of moderator is to delete posts that do not apply to the group.  Unfor...
06/11/2008
It has been quite some time since I have been able to write a blog about my adventures in staging.  Not because I have not had anything to write about, but because I have not had time to write at all.  But summer is here, school is out and I finally have a day off, so I wanted to share this story...
06/04/2008
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Kimberly Wester's experiences, views and tutorials on staging in the real estate industry, with a focus on educating the RE industry on the benefits of home staging and bringing the staging community together under a united message.
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