Home Staging…THIS is Why You’re Asked to Remove Personal Photos Most agents now understand and embrace the idea of staging a home for sale. Some have taken staging courses…often offered for CE credit. The general public is also aware of the concept of making a good first impression via home staging. One of the first tasks agents and stagers give their sellers is this…remove all personal photos! This is true, but do you know why? Can you tell your clients why you’re asking them to do this? Let me show you… ~You want buyers to look at your space and see … Continue reading...
Staging tips to help you sell your home
Unlock the Full Potential of Living Rooms, Kitchens, and Bedrooms Introduction When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter. Staging each room makes your space resonate with potential buyers. You want them to envision themselves living comfortably in your home. This article provides essential tips for transforming your living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Each tip is practical and innovative, ensuring you create a welcoming environment that feels personal and trustworthy. Living Room: Create a Warm Welcome To begin, the living … Continue reading...
item about feng shui for your person office.
The Best Directions for Wealth and Success: A Feng Shui Guide for Your Office at HomeRecently, I decided to apply Feng Shui principles to my home office, and the results have been transformative. I placed my desk in the “command position,” diagonally facing the door, which instantly made me feel more in control and focused. In the far-left corner/my wealth corner. I added a lush green plant and a gold sound bowl, and it’s incredible how much more energized and inspired the space feels. Creating this intentional energy flow has made my office not just a workspace but a haven for productivity … Continue reading...
Staging, does it help or not?
Is Home Staging Worth the Hype? Here’s How to Get It Right When it comes to selling your home, staging can make all the difference. But how far should you go to perfect your space? The concept, introduced by Barb Schwartz over 50 years ago, has evolved from simple decluttering to full-scale redecorating, including everything from new furnishings to soothing playlists. Today, many sellers are curious about whether elaborate staging is really worth it. According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2023 Profile of Home Staging, 20% of buyers’ agents believe staging can boost sales … Continue reading...
Selling a home, take some of these staging tips
Selling a home can be an emotional rollercoaster, but one thing that can make the process smoother (and more profitable) is staging your home to attract buyers. Home staging is more than just tidying up; it’s about creating an environment where potential buyers can envision themselves living. The correct staging techniques can make your property look more spacious, modern, and inviting, ultimately boosting its value. Let’s dive into some home staging secrets that can help increase your home’s appeal and market price. 1. Start with a Deep Clean It sounds simple, but a spotless home is … Continue reading...
Suggestions to get ready for a Photo Shoot
The following is a list of tips to prepare for your PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE PHOTOSHOOT INTERIOR All lights on, overheads and especially all lamps, including exterior lights on garage and porch. All blinds up (unless these is something you don’t want visible through the window) No garbage cans in any room should visible Nothing in the kitchen sink (hide sponges, drying racks, scrubbers, etc.) All magnets and photos off the refrigerator Minimize/hide personal photos in frames on table tops No dog or cat bowls (or dog beds/crates) It is best if pets are taken for a walk, or crated All toilet … Continue reading...
Plants in a room could be a benefit to you
Plants are vital for the environment – but did you know our souls and mind need them just as much as our lungs? Yes, you read that right! Indoor plants offer several advantages beyond their environmental benefits. They remove contaminants and increase humidity, which may benefit dry, artificially heated areas. They also relieve stress, boost productivity, and beautify a room. Several studies have indicated that indoor plants help alleviate sick building syndrome, a disease characterized by headaches, respiratory issues, and eye, nose, and throat discomfort produced by inadequately … Continue reading...
How to Prepare your Home for Sale Part 6
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale- Let’s Stage It! (Part 6) Now it’s time to have some fun! You’ve done the hard work editing, repairing, refreshing, and replacing items in your house. It is time to style and showcase your house! You want buyers to see what it has to offer them. preparing your home for sale. Remember that staging is not decorating. Staging is about making sure your house will appeal to a broad range of buyers. It is about showing the livability that they’re looking for. LET THE … Continue reading...
Getting your home ready to sell, great for sellers
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale…The Extras (Part 5) This is the 5th in a Series of 7 on How to Prepare Your Home for Sale. So far, you’ve committed to the sale of your house and taken the steps to see it as others will. home staging You’ve invested in Repairing, Replacing, and Refreshing your property. The last step was to Edit, Donate, Store, or Hide what you have. You could stop there OR you could consider The Extras. Step 5 is that extra touch that can make sure your house is at the top of everyone’s shortlist and helps to protect the … Continue reading...
How to prepare your home to SELL!
How To Prepare Your Home for Sale: Focus On The Product Housing markets are cyclical. There are Seller’s Markets and then Buyer’s Markets. What’s a seller to do? One caveat in selling your home that does not change regardless of the market…the perceived value of a property is important to all buyers. This is why it is critical for sellers to start early to prepare their house for sale. FIRST… START to think of your home as a house…a commodity you will have to market. If you have a mural you painted in your firstborn’s room or pencil marks on the door jam … Continue reading...