Wrapping Things Up! I went to a party once where everyone brought a wrapped gift to exchange under $10.00. All the gifts went to a pile in the center of the room, and then, by way of a drawing, names were selected one at a time from a hat. When your name was called you were able, to go to the p
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07/15/2010
THIS IS WHAT IT'S ABOUT! Hey, Hey, Hey! Remember this post from a week ago? Creating an Appetizing Presentation! UNDER CONTRACT IN 10 DAYS -- 98.6% OF ASKING PRICE! THIS IS WHAT IT'S ABOUT! So much is to be said about having the right Realtor, the right price, and a home stager! I am particu
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06/14/2010
Sometimes it is difficult to see past the rubble . . . and remodeling creates RUBBLE! I visited this "vacant" condo one afternoon to prepare a quote for Peachtree Home Staging to present to the seller. As you can see from the photos below, it may be "VACANT"; but there was a lot of activity goi
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06/12/2010
Creating an Appetizing Presentation . . . A long time ago I did a post relating staging to a master "STAGING" chef. "Professionally staging a vacant home for sale, to me, is like a Chef that has exceptional skills and demonstrates the ability to select the correct utensils necessary along with th
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06/07/2010
Now, this is a TRUE story that expresses the value of home staging! This industry is taking off so relax and sip as you grow your home staging business . . . When it comes to selling houses I always tell my real estate clients, "first impressions are everything." When buyers see your house onli
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05/25/2010
Recently I blogged a post regarding road kill -- "1970's Traditional Formal Living Room Doesn't Have To Be Road Kill". Sometimes these homes from the 70's can be overwhelming -- the ROAD KILL to the real estate sale. If there is updating for the buyer to contimplate . . . then the road just loo
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05/17/2010
Years ago, when I was giving my son a ride to elementary school, he asked me, "Mom why did the chicken cross the road?" I said, "I don't know, Aaron. Why did the chicken cross the road?" Aaron said, "To show the possum it could be done!" Let me show you just how insightful my son was coming up
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05/15/2010
Staging for Displaying . . . Seriously! This was a fun, FUN, fun project providing Peachtree Home Staging with a break from the normal daily staging routine. We staged two bedrooms, a master, and a child's room. Now, I know you must be wondering . . . so why was that any different from our daily
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05/12/2010
I've Got a New Song to Sing! Recognize these Lyrics? Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage Go Together like a horse and carriage . . . I hate to date myself here, as I don't remember the song being a hit, but I do think I can remember my Mom singing the words as she whisked a broom around the hous
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04/05/2010
If you are selling -- show that home office! No kidding, that home office room is HOT, HOT, HOT! It's become a must have. Let the buyers know straight from the curb appeal that your home for sale boasts a home office! Okay -- let me back up. Don't display the home office outdoors. It just doe
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04/05/2010
