Isabel Gomes's Blog

I had a client  who had their house on the market for over 1 1/2 years.  When I walked in she wanted to know what was outdated. The house was 24 years old and well maintained but never renovated.The following bathroom had canary yellow fixtures. Any potential buyer would see tons of $$$$ flying o...

Finally, I was able to upload some pictures of some projects.  Thanks to those who gave me guidance on how to size the pictures.  This bedroom needed some warming up.  It was de-cluttered, painted and final details to make it inviting. Here is another Bedroom.  The Clients left some furniture to ...

I need help loading pictures up to AR and other places.  I Have already uploaded some but I can not remember how I did it.  I can't remember how to resize it and what size it should be.  On top of it all I have dial up.  They haven't given us rural folks any high speed yet.I would appreciate any ...

 I am interested in compiling a list of marketing and networking strategies,  for all stagers or for that matter anyone starting a business.  I believe if we can all participate, we can have a great compilation that anyone can refer to, to get inspired with new ideas to build their business I wil...

I have been Reading at the times some of our fellow AR Stagers Get together.  I am sending out an invitation to those in the Ontario Area and whomever can make it to get together. I am in London, Ontario.  But we could find a midpoint - Toronto to meet.  What do you think?It would also be nice if...

Since May  I have had 30 consults and have staged 3 homes.  A lot more than I expected.  Each one has been successful so far.  I'll have to upload pictures when I can get it to work.I have noticed that the majority of home sellers are middle working class and have a very limited budget.  Most are...

Welcome Mel to AR.  Mel is from London, Ontario and we met through the school which we have studied Interior Design and Staging.Mel everyone is very helpful when you asked questions.  You probably will be busy just trying to read as much as possible, so you may want to put a large pot of coffee o...

I see many who have uploaded pics to their blogs.  I seem to be having problems.  Any suggestions.  I will check with newbies as well.

Well I started on AR a few months ago and it is an addicting place.  All the great info and riveting discussions.  I have been on everyday for a few (???) hours. Amazing how time flies by. All along struggeling to keep up with all the reading.  Haven't caught up yet. Then I said to myself, I need...

The business is starting to pick up.  I have had all consults.  Some of the houses are in great shape and just needed de-cluttering and rearranging of furniture.  The clients followed through.But I have been getting homes that need to remove wall paper, and paint and I just get a flat out no.  I ...