What does it take to sell a home in today's market? If you are about to list your home, you need an answer to that question. When I first started my business in 2007, it was a home staging business. I had just gotten a real estate license, but quickly realized what I really wanted to do was stage homes. I went through a certification course, then hung out my shingle for Stage, Show & Sell Home Staging Company. Even though I do very … [Read more...]
An Atlanta Home Stager’s Advice to Realtors
As an Atlanta home stager, I’ve done quite a few presentations in local real estate offices. Over time I’ve come to realize that there are several key points I make in each and every presentation because they are crucial to the message. I'd like to share them with you. Here they are: Never lose sight of the fact that the online photos you post to your listings are the first impression buyers have of the property. If they don’t like what … [Read more...]
Patsy’s Top 10 Reasons For Home Staging
Home staging. Ugh. You know you've got to do it, but you just can't make yourself get up off the couch and get to work. You'd rather sit there and watch HGTV shows on how to stage your home, right? I feel your pain. Last year my husband and I moved from our two-story traditional home, where we had lived for twenty-three years and raised our son, to a condo. Lots of memories. I had been ready to move since the day John graduated from high … [Read more...]
Beware of Cast-off Color
Are you embarking on a bathroom or kitchen renovation? Ridding yourself of hideous wallpaper? Repainting your red dining room? Then beware of cast-off color. Note: This bathroom renovation and write-up with photos was actually done 7-8 years ago, but I'm including the post here as it contains valuable information. (Don't they all? :)) For several years now I've been trying to talk my husband into moving. He's coming around, but it's … [Read more...]
The Best Atlanta Home Staging Story EVER!
I don't think anything makes me happier than getting a phone call or an email from someone who says, "I found you online. I need your help." That was the case with Tristyn. She and her husband were about to list their home and needed the assistance of an Atlanta home stager to help prepare it for the market. We scheduled an appointment. When I got to Tristyn's home I saw that it had great curb appeal. It was obvious that someone was … [Read more...]