Inspired by Kimberly Wester's post What a Stager Really needs... Stamina, I wanted to add something else.I have found that an important part of starting your own business is to surround your self with positive people. Try to group together with like minded people.One of my biggest challenges in t
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11/13/2007
My husband and I were in Vegas a few years back. We were walking from one casino to another and there was a couple just ahead of us. The couple seemed to be big motorcycle fans. They had on the leather garb, long hair, walked with an attitude, smoking a cigarette. Sorry, but they were (stereotypi
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11/10/2007
In the spirit of Staging it Forward you are invited to join us for our first regional Stage it Forward Round table discussion group for the entire Michigan area.Topics of discussion will include: the staging industry, the new statistics submission form, and ways that we can work together to educa
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11/07/2007
I just finished reading Missy Caulk's blog "Buying a House is Like Falling in Love". I too have fallen in love.I have looked at thousands of homes on the Internet for my business, I have been inside hundreds of homes to stage or decorate and I have really liked some of them. I've never loved any
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10/24/2007
A lot of people have it....Not many know what to do with it...Some people thrive on it...Home buyers hate it...I am talking about clutter. Clutter can be a lot of knick knacks or too many pieces of furniture. Clutter can be a Hummel collection or piles of magazines on the floor. Clutter can be a
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10/20/2007
It is no secret that Staging helps sell homes. It not only helps when a potential buyer is actually touring your home, but also when they are "shopping" online to decide if they even want to bother visiting it physically. With modern technology and so many home computers, a lot of the legwork is
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08/24/2007
Home Staging is a simple concept; Home Staging is taking a home for sale and increasing its overall appeal. This is done by first preparing the home by reducing the appearance of clutter, neutralizing it's interior, cleaning, and making any necessary repairs or upgrades. Secondly, a professional
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08/17/2007
Reprinted with permission from Heather Walter:Frozen By Fear The Little Engine That Could was a story that inspired many of us as children. The story tells of a small train that was faced with a steep climb up a very large hill. Half way up the hill the little engine started to feel as though it
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08/07/2007
Staging a Child's BedroomTrying to sell your home can be difficult enough without having to deal with what to do with all those toys! Following these simple guidelines will make your life easier: Start Packing - Choose a few (and I mean a few) special toys that your child plays with regularly and
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06/30/2007
Is Your Home a Drive-By?Ways to enhance your curb appealBy Cari Pilon A great marketing tool that Real Estate Professionals use is the curbside flyer. This allows people who are interested in your home to grab a flyer and learn more about your home for sale. What if no one gets out of their car
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06/05/2007
