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re: Living Room Home Staging Case Study

Kathleen Cooke — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:25:42 GMT

Good, specific info shared. The photo was very clear. Too bad the seller did not really listen on the wall color. I think the rug is too strong as well as the quilt. Makes me think 'old'.

re: Living Room Home Staging Case Study

MassachusettsRealtor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:53:14 GMT

Definitely would have neutralized the interior more, but giving where they were at looks like a huge effort.... and will definitely go a long way.

re: Living Room Home Staging Case Study

Beth Lester — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:58:37 GMT

I agree with the others - the curtains and even the area rug still date the interior. The walls are definitely too dark, and "cutesy country" is not a big seller - at least not in California.

re: Living Room Home Staging Case Study

TIffany Esser — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:52:01 GMT

Although I forgot to mention that I think the staging results the sellers pulled off are a HUGE improvement over the before photos so let's give some credit to the staging consultant. It works!

re: Living Room Home Staging Case Study

TIffany Esser — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:29:42 GMT

What a great case study. I think the Seller's tried their best but they are missing it. My concern is they'll tell people "we worked with a Home Stager to get this result" and then people will credit the Stager with the weak attempt.

Removing the lacy window treatments would take them two minutes and repainting would be time consuming but inexpensive with huge impact.

What's up with the table lamp on the floor?

They need a follow up coaching call as they are "almost" there.

re: Living Room Home Staging Case Study

Romona — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:49:20 GMT

I definitely think the sellers did not follow through with all of the recommendations.

It still appears cluttered and the walls are still dark.

Romona.

Publisher,kitchencarts360.com

re: Living Room Home Staging Case Study

Pamela Mac — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:09:15 GMT

I love Kate's room, and while the sellers made a good attempt, I can tell you that offers would come quicker and for more money when seeing the professionally staged room--both on-line and in person.

Sorry, Sellers; leave staging to the pro's!

Pamela Mac

Diamond Home Staging Associates, LLC

Fayetteville, NC

re: How to Price Your Home

Romona — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:17:22 GMT

Are you saying if I have lots of extras in my home that that is not good.

The market is tough in my area....nothing is selling.

Romona,

Publisher,kitchencarts360.com

re: How to Price Your Home

Catherine Jeffrey — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:39:29 GMT

When pricing your home, remember that your home will be compared to other homes of similiar size and area. A buyer may search for homes in your neighborhood by size, amenities, bedrooms, etc. They will generally see the homes listed by price, lowest to highest and generally choose to see the less expensive homes meeting their criteria first. All the extras your home may have may not even get a chance to be seen if your home is priced on the high end of comparable homes. I have the latest Market information for the Fredericksburg, TX area at www.fredericksburgtxhomes.com

re: How to Price Your Home

Debra Ostrus — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:05:42 GMT

When trying to determine the appropriate asking price for your home, remember to put on "buyers' eyes" and look at it as if viewing it for the first time.

This will help you to see the areas that could be repaired or updated at a reasonable cost enabling you to ask and ultimately recieve more for the home.

re: EnergizedSeller Tips Help Get Offer After First Open House

Patricia Ebrahimi — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:11:54 GMT

Cathy,

Textbook example of the power of great home staging. Congratulations!

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Lisa Hart — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:01:55 GMT

This product looks great!

re: 3 Small Upgrades That Make Great Impression on Buyers

Dan Eason — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:24:49 GMT

Great points Keith. Absolutely, the front door should be focused on as well! Thanks for sharing.

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re: 3 Small Upgrades That Make Great Impression on Buyers

gr8homes4u.com — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:36:11 GMT

I would certainly add either replacing or sprucing up the front entry door to the list. Before buyers even get to the foyer, chances are good that the agent showing the home will spend at least a minute or two fiddling with lockboxes and keys before entering the home which gives the buyers some time to focus on the details of the entryway. Even a coat of paint and new lock/fixtures can make a world of difference. The entryway will set the tone and begin the perception journey a buyer takes with every home they view. Make it one they will remember (in a good way).

re: 7 Point Stimulus Package for Home Sellers

Sue Geurs — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:21:20 GMT

Great cost effective tips, Dan to help sellers get their home to stand out in todays market and get it sold!

re: 9 Home Selling Furniture Tips

Sue Geurs — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:18:03 GMT

Dan great points that every seller should consider when getting their home ready to sell. And remember the old rule of "when in doubt, leave it out". Less is more when selling, you want them to fall in love with your space, not your furniture. And once people see outdated furniture they automatically think the home is outdated as well, so cover up or remove old furniture, it simply doesn't work when selling. .

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re: Kitchens Sell Homes

Birgit Anich — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:42:35 GMT

Refacing cabinets can also be a good way of updating your kitchen. It is less expensive than a complete kitchen replacement.

re: 5 Tips to Prepare Walls for Home Sale

seattle staged to sell — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:08:05 GMT

Yes and yes to warm neutral colors. Not only this adds warmth and creates a cozy atmosphere, but it also, produces better pictures for the web.

One of my favorite ones is Macadamia by Devine paint . Philadelphia cream by Benjamin Moore is another rich warm color. NOTE: to save money, Home Depot has B.M. formulas and they can match the color for you.

Shirin Sarikhani

Seattle Staged To Sell

www.seattlestagedtosell.com

re: 9 Home Selling Furniture Tips

Karen Eubank — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:32:59 GMT

Great tips Dan. I especially love number 9. I cannot tell you how often people turn their dining rooms into office spaces. While that may work if you are not selling, it definitely does not work when you get ready to market your home. Spaces must be showcased as they were originally intended by the architect or the builder.

re: 12 Questions and Answers For Home Sellers

Karen Eubank — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:14:55 GMT

I have to second Karen Otto on this one. A good Realtor will give you an idea if your property is one that could potentially be razed. At that point you can make a more educated decision about pre inspection. These cases are few and far between however.

It's always better to know on the front end of a deal, what may need attention.

That sweet rush and excitement of an interested buyer can turn sour quickly once a home inspector issues a long list of problems.

Pre-inspections provide the all important pre-emptive strike on the part of the home seller. You always want a sale to go as smoothly as possible. If a potential buyer starts finding out a lot of work has to be done upon inspection, they are quite likely to move on to the next house on their list.