Janelle Ancillotti's (homestagersyracuse) Blog

Details That Make A DifferenceWhen staging an occupied home, I often use the homeowner's furnishings and belongings to create a space that emphasizes positive aspects and makes emotional connections for prospective buyers. That is exactly what happened when I cleared off this tea cart, which was ...

Manifesting Your Dream HomeFor years, my husband and I dreamed of having a boat and a home on the water. We love to visit friends who own or rent vacation homes in New York State and New England, and we love to go boating. Our favorite vacations have been spent on lakes and oceans, and we have re...

Here's an fast and easy hack for a bathroom cabinet that won't take long at all. If you have ten minutes, you can do this. What was once an organized bathroom cabinet had turned into a jumble of caddies filled with all sorts of items. What didn't fit into the once useful containers was heaped int...

Since learning how to set up Google Authorship through a post on the ActiveRain Real Estate Network blog, I enjoyed seeing my face next to my creations that popped up on Google's search results. At the very least, it was a boost to my ego to see my face smiling back at me every time I checked to ...

Remove pictures from the wallsA home staging tip that is worth repeating is this: remove pictures from the walls when you are selling your home. Whether in MLS photography or in person, blank walls always look better than walls with the wrong size pictures, the wrong number of pictures, the wrong...

Hire a home stager to identify and address price eroding issuesWhether you are a home stager or a real estate agent, you have probably encountered a seller who is reluctant to make necessary repairs which ultimately become price eroding issues.You've heard the excuses: "I'm selling the property "...

What does the phrase "fresh air" mean to you? To me, it means a fun-filled week with our "Fresh Air Kid". When we moved to our home on the water nearly three years ago, we wanted to share it with as many friends and family as possible, and we decided to open our home to a kid from New York City t...

You'd never know it, but the view outside the window of this peaceful looking bedroom is anything but serene. This bedroom was once a garage that faces a very busy road, and the cars parked in the driveway are so close to the window they look like they're ready to crash into the house.I was calle...

About me:I am so excited to join Activerain and connect with professionals in the real estate industry. I am a home stager in the Syracuse, NY area with a passion for homes and everything that goes into them. I founded my business, Seneca Home Staging, to help home sellers and realtors compete in...

The Wheel Keeps TurningOur Mac has been in service for many years, and has worked extremely well throughout all that time. Lately, though, it had been acting sluggish, and, even though I took the time to clean and de-clutter my computer, I noticed that we were getting a ton more junk e-mail than ...