Sure, leprechauns are fun to think about around St. Patrick’s Day. They’re tricky little creatures who try to steal your gold, and we know they’re mythical, so we enjoy including them in our traditions. Our son used to set “leprechaun traps” on the night of March...
As I often tell sellers, “Staging is a formula. The more closely you follow the formula, the better the results will be.” Oh, how true it is. Sometimes, the suggestions a stager gives may sound nit-picky and inconsequential, but there’s always a reason behind them. Little nuances...
I always explain to my seller clients that the way we LIVE and the way we MARKET are completely different. This is the case with anything we want to sell successfully. If we want to sell ourselves, on a first date or an interview, we...
While multi-tasking may be “out,” multi-functioning spaces are very much “in.” When a room serves more than one function, it’s often called flex space, mixed use space, or multi-purpose. Generally, multi-functioning spaces are helpful when a space is either too small, too big, or the lifestyle...
As a Stager, one of the questions I’m asked most often is what paint color to use on walls. My answer is in three parts. The easy answer is…something neutral and light in color. The caveat is…you should keep in mind the floor and trim...
I just love motivational success stories, do you? If so, read on. Pssst…sellers and real estate agents will be especially interested. Recent Success Example #1: Staged Homes Sell Faster Imagine Gurus partnered with Vintage Oaks Realty to market several homes in Vintage Oaks, New Braunfels. Here’s what broker...
[Our staging advice was featured on Redfin.com. Here’s the article, written by Emily Huddleston, Redfin] With such a competitive housing market, staging is a critical step in the home selling process. Not only does it make your home stand out in listing photos, but it also...
Redfin recently interviewed me for an article on staging. The author, Emily Huddleston, reached out and asked me to share this new article with you all. After reading it, I knew it would be helpful to my real estate agent friends and sellers. How to Sell Your...
Finally, the cold weather is upon us and night is falling sooner. It’s the season where certain animals begin to hibernate, and we humans feel the urge to cocoon in our abodes. With the cooler temperatures, as we begin to layer our clothing, we should also...
Are there projects that you’ve been wanting to get done but you can’t seem to get up the energy or drive to tackle them? Sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Here’s a mantra for you: “Start small and it’ll snowball.” I recommend starting in a small area...