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So what would a staging professional do if faced with a less-than-perfect room in a listing? Get ideas for your own listings by viewing some of these staging professionals' best room makeovers. Then, get more ideas from your peers with 9 Room Makeovers That Wow Buyers, featuring some of the best ...
06/30/2009
This blog was posted my Deb Waters some time ago @ Energized Seller. I thought it was great to re-post as I have experienced the same thing recently. We all know every home is unique and getting them into saleable condition requires creative critical thinking skills, planning, organizing and lots...
06/26/2009
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If you're anything like me you love a fresh, clean smelling home or office. I was shocked to learn the candles I was using to freshen my home and the homes I Staged with relaxing aromas were actually doing more harm to me and the environment. I was glad to learn that soy candles smelled even bett...
06/21/2009
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No matter how often you tell clients these simply fixes to do before putting their home on the market, time and time again I go to open houses and walk in thinking "What is that smell" or "Wow could they clean up a little" Buyers don't care if it's a Rental, Foreclosure or Short Sale. Buyers wan...
05/25/2009
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Like most Home Stagers The Shaping Spaces Group does a Do-It-Yourself report for those homeowners that are putting their home on the market and the budget calls for redesigning what they already have. With the report I like to give my clients real examples (from past staging) of things they can d...
05/04/2009
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Scented Paint: can it help sell your home? Technically, Paint-Pourri is a paint additive, not a paint per se, but…scented paint, people! Knowing what we all know about the power of scent and how it is tied to memory and emotion, and having read realestate gurus’ advice to bake cookies or otherwi...
04/18/2009
Here is a home I "Staged to Live" for a fun family with two great little girls. Normally I would not use such a vibrant color, but in this case I suggested using a contrasting color to make there cute pink, red, and orange accessories POP. The mom thought it was a refreshing spin to a girls room ...
04/14/2009
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Hello all, I am very excited and surprised to see that I am being featured on the front page of Ava Living. www.avaliving.com I,m honored to be accepted and recognized in design and staging community.
03/09/2009
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2009 is all bout embracing earth-inspired tones and elements. "Lots of colors are personally pleasing, like jeweled tones and dark chocolate brown walls," but these strong colors might not be for everyone, It can be a real barrier to sales. Repaint the dark and dramatic walls in neutrals, muted e...
03/06/2009
Hello, I'm new at blogging and don't have much time for it, but I'd thought I'd give it a shot. As an Interior Designer for 12 years and owner of an Interior Design & Home Staging Studio in Los Angeles, I can't stress enough that the home is a package, a product being sold. Missing the details ...
02/03/2009