Accentuate the Positive

How would you do it? Would you do it any differently? I recently stumbled upon a blog post by ProBlogger's Darren Prowse. His blog post ponders the question ‘If you had only 1 month left to blog...' It got me to thinking ‘If I had just 1 month to sell my house what would I do?' For me the answer ...

I thought this post made for interesting reading. It raises some interesting points and comments. Would anyone care to comment on price adjustments after staging? Has that been your experience or not? I have to say that for my mind house hunters don't by solely on price. They buy because they se...

So, you've got a property to sell and it's got a swimming pool. Pools can be a tricky sell. Not impossible, but it's unlikely that the pool will be what motivates prospective buyers to buy. Still though, all hope is not lost. As a professional home stager/property stylist, it's my job to make the...

Swimming pools can be a real joy. If you've got a young family they offer hours and hours of fun. The downside is that come sale time, too many home owners mistakenly believe that their swimming pool is a reason to set a higher asking price or will lure potential buyers in like moths to a flame. ...

So, how quickly do you send out your invoice? There's one school of thought that would says any and all invoices should be forwarded to the client for immediate payment. Those who are in the habit of doing this have probably got one of the happiest accountants or bookkeepers on the planet. It's a...

Ever wondered if pairing up with a local home stager would be of any help to you and your business? Broker/Realtor April Stephens has, and she's doing something about it. Here are 10 benefits that will come your way too, when you decide to collaborate with a home stager. 1. Improve your product p...

Just like any good business operation you need a plan and to set some goals. And selling your house is no different. Because if you go into the whole selling process with your seller's eyes wide open, you'll be able to see very clearly where you're going, and what it's going to take to get you th...

The home staging industry is in many areas an up and coming service industry in real estate circles. And just like other service industries, home staging (called property styling here in Australia), gets more and more competitive as each year passes. It's a common occurrence now, to be one of sev...

Taken a leap of faith (or about to) and put the much loved family home on the market? Good for you. In today's tough market the selling process can be long and frustrating. But it doesn't have to be. Home's like yours sell every day. But for you to sell quickly at the best price you'll need to do...

Hello again AR friends. It's a hot, sunny afternoon here in Sydney, Australia. I've been taking some time to re-evaluate my home staging consultation package. And I had an idea I was hoping you might give me some feedback on. Like many stagers, I do offer what I'd call a 'basic' consultation that...