Michele Rose: Rose-Colored Staging

Disclaimer:  This is the true story of a somewhat obsessive home stager.  The level of staging in a home is set by the homeowner-- you can do as much or as little as you like.  I chose the "all-out, go for broke, I'm gonna sell this house if it's the last thing I do" approach. My first hand exper...

I have been selling homes as a Realtor in Burlington County for 5 years and have been staging homes for the real estate market for 2 years.  I have helped many sellers determine what repairs to make, what needs to be updated, and what it would take to market their homes with staging.  And then it...

This is a great post courtesy of: Dan Quinn : Dan's Blog in Silver Spring, MD. A picture is worth a thousand words and in this case, $$ cash $$.  Protect yourself as I did, and perhaps your photos could be worth thousands of dollars, not just words. Read on. I helped move my daughter and her husb...

I recently was the victim of a sty in my eye-ick, right?  Now, I remember my dad always said when this happens, rub a gold ring on it and it will go away.  He even used to keep a gold ring in the medicine cabinet!  Well, I did... and it worked.  I don't know why or how, but it worked.   So what d...

I just started a new staging job with a new client, a really nice woman who found me in her internet search for a home stager.  We met for the initial consultation, she gave me a tour of the house, and all was going well.  With a staging plan in place, as I prepared to leave, my new client said t...

Come join me for a tour of this beautiful home located in the desirable Garfield North section of Willingboro!  You will not be disappointed!

A while back I saw on television show with doctors giving advice on weight loss.  They said that yes, some people are genetically predisposed to being overweight and a large part of it is heredity.  But, they said, that is not an excuse to be overweight, it just means you have to work harder. Hmm...

Beautifully updated Gramercy Colonial with TONS of space! HUGE Master Bedroom was once 2 rooms and is now converted to a master suite that features a walk-in closet, seating area, and private bath. The former 2-car garage is now 3 rooms: a large family room with a lovely French door entry, a four...

I am currently in the process of helping my sister prepare her home for the market.  She has a beautiful home.  She is an HGTV junkie.  Her décor, her taste in accessories and home furnishings, and her design sense always get rave reviews from guests. So why does she need to stage? Because her ho...

Let me introduce you to Carl and Lisa.  They have been married for three years, are expecting their first child, and lived in a one-bedroom apartment.  It was time to buy a house! Now let me share with you some key steps they took in their journey to homeownership, steps that ensured they got the...