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One of the hardest parts of any business is finding clients and a home staging business is no exception. One great way to get clients is by setting up a relationship with a realtor. This may sound like quite a big challenge, but once you have gained the trust of a realtor, it will be much easier to get a steady flow of clients. Here are some tips to help you effectively build a relationship with a realtor that will be mutually beneficial.

1. First Impressions

Your relationship with a realtor starts the moment that you introduce yourself. It is important to give a great first impression in order to get them interested. Whether you are visiting an open house or going directly to an office make sure that you present yourself properly, are well dressed and make sure to come across as friendly and positive. Continue reading ‘Home Staging Training – Working With Realtors to Get Clients’ »

With less money to go around in our economy these days, it’s more important than ever to do as much as we can with as little as we have; this is true in all aspects of our lives, right down to selling our homes. For many people who’re struggling financially these days the idea of spending at least hundreds of dollars on home staging is more than a little extravagant. Home staging isn’t rocket science, it’s art; and like many art forms, it can be accomplished to a reasonable degree if you take some time to understand the fundamentals of what home staging tries to accomplish.

Home staging fulfills the purpose of showcasing your home for prospective buyers to see exactly what your home is all about while allowing them to picture themselves living in the home. Home staging works by depersonalizing and creating a generic appeal to buyers by neutralizing the current owners’ personality and giving the home a more “show home” personality. Continue reading ‘Shoestring Staging’ »

With problems constantly plaguing the economy, people are always looking for an alternative means of making money. For those who have a natural flair for artistic projects, the possibilities are endless.

One of the most satisfying careers that has recently made a mark in the real estate business is home staging. A home stager’s goal is to get a home ready before it goes up for sale. As a home stager, you will help homeowners and home sellers sell homes for the highest price possible. To do this, the house must look and feel appealing for potential buyers to get attracted enough to buy it. That is your job as a home stager. Continue reading ‘Home Staging Career – Should You Consider it?’ »

Most home owners are left in dire straits when they want to sell their homes. Let us face it; every home owner wants their property to sell for more than its value, otherwise what would be the purpose of selling the property if it is going to result in a loss? If you are a home owner reading this article and you intend to sell your home, pay close attention. You need to consult a professional in this field if you want to sell your home it quickly. This is, of course, if you are not a home preparer yourself.

Home staging is not exactly the cheapest service in the real estate market. It could cost you a quite a few dollars to make your home attractive to a potential buyer. However, the asking price for a prime piece of property can be considerably higher if it is correctly staged. The task of the home staging person is to maximize the appeal of your home. A recent study revealed that most buyers did not even bother to look inside a home that they were not attracted to from the outside. Continue reading ‘Why Hire a Home Staging Person?’ »

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You may be noticing a distinct chill to the air with the end of the year creeping up on us; with the change in the weather there should be a change in the way that you stage your home for prospective buyers.

The staging that takes place in the warmer months can have a much different focus than the staging that takes place in the fall and winter due to the different ways that home owners utilize their space at different times of the year. In the warmer months the focus is often on outdoor living spaces while in the cooler months when people want to feel cozy and warm in their homes. Continue reading ‘Staging Your Home For a Cold Weather Sale’ »

Selling houses works similar to job hunting. If you want to land that high paying job, you need to follow certain rules. One of those says you have to dress for success. The same is true for when selling your house. The curb appeal of your house is important. Your house has only a one time chance to make a first impression. And the first impression is the most critical one. If your house looks bad from the outside, potential buyers will think the same way about the inside. If your house does not look appealing from the outside it might be difficult to get people inside and you are losing out.

Premium landscaping is nice to have, but it is definitely not in everyone’s budget or financial means. But even with a small budget you can do a lot. Certain things should be standard and can be done by yourself. The lawns should be freshly mowed – preferably twice a week. If it is fall or late summer, leaves should be raked as soon as possible. Nothing destroys the look of a property faster than leafs. Winter time? Start shoveling snow early. Buyers want to be able to a) imagine how your house looks like without snow and b) enter your house safely. Trim trees and bushes and pull the weeds. These items are all low cost, but can really raise the curb appeal in the blink of an eye. Continue reading ‘House Staging – Dress For Success’ »