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A Perfect Example of how a Staging Consultation can help sell a Home! We got a call from one of our Preferred Realtor's to give a Home Staging Consultation on one of her listings. We were to recommend to the homeowner any areas in the home that we thought might need updating, cleaning, de-clutt...
06/28/2012
FAQ #5 What if I don't like your Staging... Can I get my money back? This is not a question I've heard frequently but it was a question once asked really made me think. Honestly I was so surprised to hear this question that I really didn't know how to respond. But as I thought about it I came ...
06/09/2012
FAQ #4 Once we accept an Offer can you pick up the Rental Furniture? This is a question I am frequently asked and my answer is this: "Are you sure you want me to?". I have experienced the result of removing our Rental Furniture out of a vacant home that we had staged only to see the Offer fall t...
06/09/2012
FAQ #3 Should I remove the Dark Wood Paneling or just paint over it? Many homes from the 50's and 60's still have dark wood paneling on the walls and I am often asked do I think that it is necessary to take it down. In most cases I say yes... but there are exceptions. I would not recommend tak...
06/09/2012
FAQ #2 Do I need to Stage my whole house if I am selling it? This is a question I am frequently asked. Although I do not believe it is always necessary to stage your whole house I do believe it helps to make more of a connection and allow buyers to see the potential and purpose of each room in t...
06/09/2012
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FAQ #1 What is the difference between a Staging Consultation and a Staging Bid/Proposal? I am frequently asked what the difference is between a Staging Consultation and a Staging Bid/Proposal. They sound like they could be very similar and yet they are very different. This question is usually ...
06/09/2012
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With more and more homes coming on the market for the summer months it's important to make sure your home stands out above the rest. Here are five steps to present your home with a lasting first impression! With over 90% of home buyers looking on the internet for the home of their dreams you wan...
06/03/2012
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Woke up this morning with childhood memories of playing with dolls and having tea parties with my younger sister Connie. Even though she was six years younger we were always able to find something to do together that had no age difference. Today is Connie's birthday and as I think of her and ho...
05/27/2012
"Can Potential Buyers see the Value in your home? ~ ACTIVERAIN has the Answer" Can buyers see the full value of a property when it's for sale? We certainly hope so... that is definitely what we are looking for each time a for sale sign is put in the front yard. What connects a buyer to a home?...
10/18/2011
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Just for Fun ~ 8/14/11 Just some fun humor and pictures I took while in Sonoma County, CA that I wanted to share with you. I hope it brightens up your day and hopefully puts a smile on your face. Life is much to short if we can't have a little fun and laughter. Have a great Sunday! Adam's Coun...
08/13/2011