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‘Twas the month before Clutter-mas, and all through the houseNot a creature could find anything, barely even their spouse.The stockings were hung by the chimney with greed,hoping for things that they didn't even need.The children were nestled with lumps ‘round their beds,While visions of Mortal K...
11/23/2009
Okay, so I'm still relatively new here. I've toured around, found a few groups, made a few friends, and even got past the intimidation to start blogging a few posts. I kinda hang out with the home stagers and photographers . . . need I explain? And I've met lots of super people through those grou...
11/23/2009
What difference can a Stager make in 3 hours?? Here are some Before and After photos from a recent Power Staging. The Realtor who referred me felt the property lacked a little pizzazz and appeal for the typical home buyer in this middle-class SW Calgary neighborhood. I had visited the home the we...
11/19/2009
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Asking Santa for a new camera for Real Estate Photography? Keep reading . . . With about a gazillion different digital cameras out there, how do you even begin to narrow down the choices? With my experience as a professional real estate photographer, hopefully I can provide you with some useful g...
11/16/2009
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I love sleeping. Nothing makes me feel better than having that full 8 hours, and then just greeting the day full of energy and appreciation for all things good in life. Unfortunately, more often than not, this is more of a "dream" than reality! Yesterday I woke up earlier than I needed to (groan)...
11/12/2009
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Are you fit to sell? I was preparing dinner a few weeks ago and had the weather channel on to catch the week's forecast. My mind was kind of tuned out as I was running down the list of the comings and goings in our household for that evening. Before I even got as far as "drum lessons", I was imme...
11/03/2009
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Effectively used art helps sell houses! It creates a mood, tells the buyer where to look, and can contribute to a more up-to-date impression of the home. Removing artwork that is highly personal in both content and taste creates broader market appeal and makes buyers feel more at home! Exactly wh...
10/29/2009
Last time, we talked about the value of having good artwork to help sell a home. I promised that this time we'd talk about what that good artwork is. In thinking through this topic, though, I felt it was important to first insert a discussion about what that good artwork is not. (Sometimes that c...
10/26/2009
One thing I have noticed in viewing a lot of homes is that most people struggle in the area of artwork. Often it is kind of dated, kind of inexpensive looking (dare I say . . . cheap), and kind of small. Well, all that, and kind of personal, too. As a stager and real estate photographer, I am con...
10/22/2009
For my exterior shots of homes, my hubby rigged up a pole device with a high quality painter's pole, from which I can shoot tethered or use the camera's timer. I shoot tethered to a laptop when he's with me, but use the timer when I'm alone--too cumbersome with the laptop. It's great to have thes...
10/19/2009
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Deena Cottingham
Home Stager & Photographer
Real Estate Resources
I like creating discussion among other professionals in the real estate industry on various staging, photography and off-beat topics. I value the insight of others and the synergy we all benefit from when we collaborate--iron sharpens iron!
I also have a love for fitness, personal growth and my family.
