Bly’s Blog, Great Impressions Home Staging, NJ

Follow me
By
Home Stager - Great Impressions Home Staging/Interiors
Discussions about home staging do's and dont's, problem-solving, and helping sellers move their homes quickly!
RECENT BLOG POSTS
One Way To Get Sellers To Be Realistic About Their List Price As a stager, I often share agents' pain when sellers insist on pricing their homes too high. Despite the comps an agent presents that show their neighbors' houses are priced cheaper, many sellers still always think their home is worth ...
05/18/2011
1 Comments
Excellent advice in this post, have to re-blog it!  -- I've met too many sellers in the last year who don't understand that their homes just aren't worth what they used to be! Pricing AND presentation are BOTH crucial in this market where house prices keep going down, sadly. One Lump or Two? A ph...
05/15/2011
This SUNDAY, May 15th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wood Dale County Park in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, come to a Doggie Walk-A-Thon around the lake! Enjoy free refreshments for people and pets, educational demonstrations, let your dog play in the dog park, and get a doggie bag, while helping to raise mone...
05/12/2011
In the Northeast, the magic no-freeze date for outdoor plantings starts Now that spring seems to really be settling in with the magic "May 15th freeze-free" date around the corner, it's time for sellers to add those potted plants to the front door, back patio, or to freshen up tired landscaping. ...
05/11/2011
1 Comments
Although I don't agree with the idea of having the owners of the house in any photos trying to sell the house, I do agree with the fact that staged homes sell 78% faster than empty homes, and selling the amenities associated with the lifestyle of the community. And yes, use descriptive words to i...
05/03/2011
If you're looking for a gorgeous, large (4-bedroom + large office) home on a sought-after street, check out this home in Teaneck, New Jersey. It features lots of original wood trim outside, inside in the dining room and 9 wood-trimmed windows in the living room, built-in bookcases galore in the f...
05/01/2011
Most homeowners don't see their homes the way buyers do/will. For sellers who want to save money and remove buyer objections, downplay flaws, highlight the home's best features, and make their home sell faster, I offer an inexpensive verbal consult. Consults offer recommendations that cover every...
04/23/2011
Great advice on getting your home sold faster, from an agent. Check out numbers 1-5 as those are exactly what stagers advise homeowners do to present homes in the best light. For most homeowners, moving into a new home is dependent on selling their current home. This means that those who have con...
04/18/2011
Did you know that: Buyers make up their minds in less than 10 seconds whether they are interested in your home or not. Statistics reveal that 80-90% of buyers first search for homes on-line, and the photos of your home they see will make them decide whether to take the time to look at your house ...
04/17/2011
Great idea for anyone looking to get rid of electronic items in an earth-friendly way! All of us have too many old electronics considering how rapidly technology keeps changing anyway. A recycling tip for home sellers. Recently, while doing a home staging consultation, I noticed a box that the ho...
04/04/2011
Rainer
87,374

Amy Bly

Styling Homes for Selling and Staying
local_phone(201) 390-4649
smartphone(201) 390-4649
Contact The Author
Home staging photos, dilemmas, advice and solutions