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2008
This is the mentality of today's buyer. Buyers love today's open floorplans, but hate trying to figure out what to do with the space. When left with too much to the imagination, they decide to move on to the next home. If you really want to make an impression on the buyer, staging the home can...
07/31/2008
I know, we are sick to death of blogs about the show, 'The Stagers'. Seriously though, as my assistant, Sue and I talked today while we were packing for a staging job we discussed the show we watched from our TIVO last night. Which show is unimportant, what is important is that it occurred to m...
07/31/2008
Over a year ago I worked with a national magazine on an article on Home Staging. The homeowner was one of those rare and great finds who would do anything we said and allow us to do anything we felt necessary. When we entered the home for the first time - only 12 hrs before we were expected to ...
07/30/2008
I know, we all need the portfolio shots. We covet them to some degree. These, as much as price, will often help show off our work and decide if we get the job, if competition gets it, or if anyone gets hired at all! So I wonder, as a professional stager, how are you showing off your work? Do y...
07/28/2008
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Um... is it just me or did the graphic field suddenly disappear? I've commented on 3 blogs now and it seems to be missing! I was a bit worried at first that my computer was acting crazy, now I'm pretty sure things have changed... My how I'll miss the crazy little words we had to type.... NOT!!!...
07/28/2008
Ok, I just posted another blog about the HGTV show 'The Stagers' and my frustration over some negative comments. This created a conversation in my family room (as I sit here with my laptop) and gives me pause for the thought on the question.... Why does it seem so unrealistic for us to charge 1%...
07/25/2008
Ok, this is going to be a slight (hopefully only slight) rant! I've been gone to Orlando with my family, but it started before I left. There have been more than a few blogs about the new HGTV show 'The Stagers'. Here are a few of them (Thank you David Moon for compiling them in such a tight li...
07/25/2008
IRIS Members are you ready to give us your best shot? Adding to the excitement of the 2008 Riding the Wave Conference in San Diego this October is the photo challenge. I remember last years and how exciting it was to see & vote on all of the entries. I can't wait to see what you've got up your...
07/20/2008
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How cool is this? Watching tonight's episode of Design Star I saw a preview of this new show & I am excited!!! HGTV Designers will challenge other HGTV Designers and go head to head.... Meet the Teams and Create Your Dream Team Team 1 Vern Yip & James Lunday Team 2 Cynthia Rowley & Steve Hannema...
07/20/2008
You've got a great listing, fully renovated. The home is clean. It is in a great neighborhood. It's not overpriced. There is a good sized breakfast room. Still you keep hearing the same thing.... Sorry, I really wanted a home with a dining room. What do you do? We provided a living r...
07/18/2008
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Melissa Marro
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
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Author Bio: Melissa Marro, Home Staging Industry leader, Realtor, and entrepreneur offers a unique perspective on New Home Construction, Resale Residential Real Estate, and Home Staging