Twas the Month Before Listing …

December 19, 2011

We’re getting lots of calls from homeowners preparing to launch their homes into the market in January — and many of our staged homes received offers this month!  This little poem came from my hubby’s creative genius and was posted previously but I just had to share again this year! Happy Holidays! Twas the month [...]

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Design Trends in 2012

December 17, 2011

Just read the following post written by Kim Gaston of Colorado Springs and had to share these great pictures and ideas which I loved!  We’re continually adding items to our furniture and decor staging inventory, and I can already tell that a colored sisal rug is top on my list to shop for.    Hope [...]

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Home Buyers HAVE To Understand I’m Living Here! Don’t They?

December 16, 2011

During a recent home staging consultation a home seller (who had children) said “We can’t live in a staged home!  Home buyers will just have to understand that we live here”. These home sellers did most of what we recommended to prepare their home for sale, but there were two huge issues not resolved which [...]

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It’s Enough to Make a Home Seller Cry

December 12, 2011

Recently I was helping a Salem Oregon home buyer look at listings — where else to start but online?  The first place most home buyers look for a home is on the internet — about 94%of home buyers to be specific.  (Wow — that’s nearly everyone!) Evidently this news hasn’t been taken to heart by [...]

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Do Paint Colors Matter When Home Selling?

November 15, 2011

  When we first viewed this charming home in Dallas Oregon, painting was about to begin.   The green color that was “oh so perfect” on the tiny paint chip in the store, was a little too bright for most home buyers.     The pink the bathroom was a bit bold.       [...]

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Sometimes It is Overwhelming

November 12, 2011

Yesterday I had a home staging consultation with a delightful gentleman whose home had been on the market for some time.  When we started talking about decluttering, removing photos and storing sentimental items, it was easy to see the process could become overwhelming.  Our client saw the value of de-cluttering and knew if he could [...]

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Are Home Buyers Getting Too Picky? Minor Home Flaws Derail More Deals

October 26, 2011

This article from the National Association of Realtors hits home what we’ve been seeing over and over –”the homes that exude perfection are getting offers”.  Of the eleven houses we staged between October 1st to October 14th, five have already received offers (as of October 22nd).  Yes – some homes are selling in Oregon – [...]

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Simple Fall Decorating Ideas

October 25, 2011

I love fall — and like most of you, don’t have lots of extra time to spend on seasonal decorating! Some of these ideas you can implement in minutes and give your home some colorful flair until it’s time to break out the Christmas decor! This time of year we use lots of rust, orange [...]

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Are Quick and Over Asking Price Home Sales a Thing of the Past?

October 24, 2011

The times of sticking a sign in the yard and receiving a full price offer is highly unlikely — BUT — we are seeing amazing things happening this fall in the real estate market throughout the Willamette Valley. All the homes we staged in September have sold (except one builder model).  Coincidence?  We don’t think [...]

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Super Paint Sale This Weekend!

October 21, 2011

As a professional home stager in Salem Oregon, I often recommend painting — one of the most affordable things you can do to get a fresh look and change “the feel” of a home. I also have learned – after trying to go the “cheap route”, that quality paint really does give you quality results [...]

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