Pam Faulkner, Faulkner House Redesign, Enter Stage Right

I just read this post by Realtor Michael Perry that should make stagers sit up and take notice.  If you stage unoccupied rentals, this could possibly happen to you.  It's something to discuss with your attorney and determine how you can protect yourself if you supply furnishings as part of your s...

 I'll admit it, I have a keen sense of smell.  It doesn't take that to notice when a property is overly aromatic. I love pets and realize that they are at the mercy of their owners to keep them clean and also clean up after them if there are accidents.  I've staged homes where the "evidence" is t...

I'm re-blogging this post because it is an issue for all of us who may work alone.  The points made here are excellent and the suggestions can be adapted to fit your work situation.  Please pass this information along to others and BE SAFE!                                                Safety St...

   It's often the last place considered for showcasing. An outdoor room makeover can outweigh the relatively little time needed to give the area style and impact.  This redesign shows how functional and attractive a space can be with the right planning. The backyard had narrow patios forming an L...

Home sellers tend to overlook the fact that their outdoor spaces can be prime real estate for showcasing.  It doesn't need to be difficult or expensive to enhance your "outdoor room", as the following example shows. Whether you have a small balcony or patio, or a deck the size of a small airport...

 I recently wrote about my experience with telemarketing "crammers" here on Active Rain (Warning! Crammers and Slammers are on the Line!) and oddly I received the following in the mail the day before I became aware that I was a "victim". I was really steamed about this cramming business and when ...

 Warning! Crammers are on the Line!In the last week I've received quite a few boiler room sales-type calls-you know the type when you can hear a lot of people talking in the background. I tell them to take me off the list and that I'm not interested before they can give me their pitch.           ...

                                                                                                                                             A great marketing plan starts with your home, presented to stand out from similar homes.  A model consults with a professional stylist before a photo sessio...

  Proper insurance coverage is crucial to any business but it is particularly important in a small business and in this economy when every expense needs to be examined.In a recent IRIS chapter meeting we began a discussion about insurance needs and getting straight answers from agents about what ...

 In previous posts, I wrote about the new IRIS National Capital Area Chapter's homeless shelter apartment makeover project.  Two of the three apartments are finished.  On June 9, 2009, at the Shelter House.org Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, the Chapter received the Community Partner Award for wor...