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HOME STAGING HAS BUSINESS VALUE

HOME STAGING IS A BUSINESS SOLUTION The current economics and the correcting real estate industry is an opportunity. Throughout economic history we have had trends; up trends, correcting trends and down trends. All up, down or correcting trends are defined...

Published Sun, Mar 14 2010 7:12 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING IS JUST A MARKETING PLOY OR GIMMICK!

IS JUST ANOTHER MARKETING PLOY OR GIMMICK! Well, this statement is partially correct. Yes, it is a marketing strategy. Every company markets to their customer. Retailers, restaurants, spas, beer companies, wineries (one of my personal favorites), politicians...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 6:25 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING IN KALAMAZOO AND BATTLE CREEK

HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT TODAY? You have decided to put your property on the market. You have decided on an agent that you feel can sell your property. Now all the responsibility is on them, right? They make those huge commissions, make...

Published Sun, Feb 28 2010 6:43 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING A WAY TO REDUCE DAYS-ON-MARKET

Home staging is the one of the best proven methods of reducing the DOM (days on market). All too often I go into a property and the property is not "showcase" ready. There are personal use items spread out on the bathroom vanities, toys and...

Published Sun, Feb 21 2010 4:23 PM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING FOR BOOMERS AND THE REST OF US

BOOMER STAGING TO SELL If you are a "boomer" or even if you are not, you are probably at the very least discussing what your next steps are regarding your life style. Maybe you are "down sizing", moving to a warmer climate, moving...

Published Sun, Feb 14 2010 11:26 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING WORKS WELL AS MARKET CONDITIONS CORRECT THEMSELVES

In southwest Michigan , specifically Battle Creek and Kalamazoo , you may have heard that the real estate market is slow. How then have so many home owners and real estate agents found quite the opposite? In addition to hard work and customer service...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:59 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING SELLS SQUARE FOOTAGE, POSSIBILITIES AND AMENITIES NOT COLOR

When I suggested we paint a bright, royal blue master bedroom a neutral color the client said "I am not going to have another cream or blah room." Getting the home owner to a comfortable place when making suggestions for preparing their house...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:56 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Home staging is part of the natural process of putting your home in market ready condition. On some level all homes need staging . I would have to stage my home and I am a stager by profession ( www.stagerightstaging.com ). You see we live differently...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:55 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING GIVES VACANT PROPERTIES A SENSE OF SCALE

What to do with vacant properties! Have ever really watched a potential home purchaser "look" at a vacant property? They give each room the "head bob", they duck in, bob their heads and walk on. They may stop a few times, typically...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:54 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING DELIVERS A MARKET READY PROPERTY

Maybe it's time for a little TLC regarding staging your property for market. Is every room and space "market ready?" Even the garage? If you are not selling the garage with the property then you can probably skip all the advice, but home...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:53 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING WHERE SHABBY IS NOT CHIC

When you are ready to market your property it is important to remember that shabby is not chic. Old paint, outdated fixtures, taste specific patterns, tattered and worn furniture and window coverings do not present a home that is ready for market. 93...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:52 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING SOLVES BUYER OBJECTIONS

Sometimes I see photographs on the MLS and I am not certain what is for sale. I see counters, shelves, display cases, table tops, closets and rooms that are filled with stuff. It's impossible to look beyond all the stuff and see the property. I think...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:50 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOMES STAGING PREPARES YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE SELLING CONTEST

Staging is a proactive alternative to deep price reductions. Preparing your property to appeal to all potential buyers in your price range just makes good business sense. There isn't anything else you would sell that you wouldn't do some preparation...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:46 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING TO PROTECT YOUR LARGEST PERSONAL INVESTMENT

Professional home staging is more than moving furniture around. It is about showcasing your property and preparing your property to stand head and shoulders above the competition. Because your home is your largest personal investment it is critical that...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:45 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING MAKES BATHROOMSMOTHER-IN-LAW WORTHY

If you are preparing your property for sale look at your bathroom. Is it mother-in-law worthy? A professional home stager ( www.stagerightstaging.com ) is the next best thing to having your mother-in-law assess your property. The bathroom has to shine...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:42 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING WITH SERIOUS SELLERS!

StageRight ( www.stagerightstaging.com ) just had a stage and the home owners are the type that we all dream about. The owners were engaged, they made the necessary adjustments to the paint colors and fixtures they needed to make. What a team! The property...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:40 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING IS IT WORTH IT?

Is it really worth spending the money to have your home professionally staged ? Well, let's do the math. Say your property is on the market for somewhere between $160.000.00 and $260,000.00. How many properties are you competing with? Well, maybe...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:39 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING COSTS HUNDREDS VS TAKING THOUSANDS IN PRICE REDUCTIONS

You are prepared to put your home on the market. There are tax incentives to buy, you feel like the market is loosening up and the market is correcting itself. When you are preparing your property for it's coming out to the public party your listing...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 6:36 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING ELIMINATES THE VISUAL CLUTTER

WHAT IS THE SELLER THINKING? If you are about to sell your property, what are you going to do to make it the best of all possible choices that the potential home buyer has? When you have a garage sale what do you do? You prepare everything to bring in...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 5:47 AM by StageRight Home Staging

HOME STAGING OR MAYBE YOU ARE NOT READY TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY

If you are really ready to sell your property, then you have to have that difficult conversation with yourself regarding preparing your property for market. Staged properties sell fasted when compared with un-staged properties, even in a down market....

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 5:41 AM by StageRight Home Staging