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Less is more - pack up all personal and religious photos, clear ff desks (theft items), hang up clothing and use closet organizers. Only fill the closet 1/3 fullPaint the interior of the house and the front door. Use new up to date colors (Bring the outside in)Replace worn, stained carpeting and...

Here's some tip to Help sell your home faster and for more $$$   Price your home at or below the price of your competition for the same amenities, size, etc.   To do this, you need to have a home with the right atmosphere and looks.  There is nothing more important when it comes to selling your ...

   CEO of staging company set to change real estate industryJackie Riggins, CEO, is the powerhouse behind the authoritative training program at Property Staging ConsultantsTM, and is currently growing her company by leaps and bounds.Jackie began PSC in 2005 and already over 1,000 professionals ha...

Defining stagingMost homeowners have enjoyed their home. While living there, they have personalized it and put their mark on it. They have decorated in a style that suits them, and in a color palette that they are comfortable with. And while they are living in that home, that is great. However, t...

  What is Staging?Staging has become a popular and dynamic industry of its own within the real estate trade! Staging is preparing a property for sale to meet two goals: a faster sale and a greater Return on Investment. This is done by peeling back the layers of the home and addressing each issue ...

Turn ALL the lights on and open the blinds before you leave in the morning. That way if you have showings while you are at work the lights will be on, it will feel inviting and enhance the square footage and the price of the sale. For more tips and information check out http://www.propertystaging...

All Professional P$C™ Stagers take before and after photos. Take photos in every room, from all four corners, each of the walls and architecture you will be identifying. Take overhead if possible. It is crucial to take photos after the staging is complete. Always use the most dramatic rooms in th...

Properly staged homes generate real estate market advantages The recently growing phenomenon of staging a home for sale is generating large advantages for both the seller and the listing agent. Professionals at Property Staging Consultants have found that these benefits include: shorter listing t...

The benefits of the stager / agent team A homeowner’s expectations can be quite different than expected. They often want separate expertise between a Realtor® and a staging professional. A client will often not give the real estate professional free reigns; they will request a professional stager...

What makes the most sense for the productivity of your sales? EXHIBIT A Median Home Price (Non‐Staged Home): Property Value: $182,000 Days on the market: 35 days or more Reduced commission = 3.5 percent ($6370.00) REP profit gain after: $0 EXHIBIT B Median Home Price (Staged Home): Property Value...