Archive for July, 2006



2000 Home Stagers in California!

Published on July 31, 2006

There are only 153 in Massachusetts, but the numbers are growing as the competition in the housing market stiffens. Are you going to ride the wave by starting your own business? I just did a fantastic interview with the president of http://SixElements.com, Debra Gould. She has an amazing website complete with tele-classes and e-books that […]


Managing Your Pet Through The Home Selling Process

Published on July 30, 2006

This is a great article that explains why homebuyers and pets don’t mix and what to do about it. She also has a great story about her cat and a realtor that came to visit!
Rebecca
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Protected: Another Home Staging Videoclip

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Home Staging In The New York Times

Published on July 29, 2006

The New York Times has a wonderful article on home staging and how it can help give sellers an edge in an increasingly tight market. It’s got some great case studies and examples of what you can do to add some curb appeal to your own house.
Enjoy,
Rebecca
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The Pros and Cons of Auctions

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Ever consider selling your home at an auction? Most folks think auctions are just for foreclosures, but auctions tend to get 85% and up of a home’s value, on average. It is a timesaver, but there are also marketing and auctioneer fees to pay. Is it still less than paying a 6% commission? Probably, but […]


Protected: Videoclip of Home Staging in Action!

Published on July 28, 2006

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Door Replacement Supplier - Home Staging Friendly!

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Here’s a press release about a new alliance between IDRC and Home stagers!
Rebecca

Interior Door Replacement Company announces strategic alliance with International Association of Home Staging Professionals.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2006 — In a savvy move that taps into the distribution channels and networks of the fast-growing home staging industry, the Interior Door Replacement […]


Slowing Home Sales?

Published on July 27, 2006

An interesting, but rather pessimistic article, about the slowing of home sales throughout the U.S. The average length of time to sell is increasing beyond the usual six months. Home staging will be more necessary to give Sellers an edge.
Rebecca
Sales Slow for Homes New and Old
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By JEREMY W. PETERS
Published: July 26, 2006
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Home Selling Tips

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This article from CNN Money has great home staging tips as well as pricing cautions as the housing market cools.
Rebecca
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Home Staging Wave Moves East

Published on July 26, 2006

Okay, folks in Reno are starting to see the beauty of home staging! Rebecca
“Right now, few properties are selling,” Barriger said. “You have to do something to make a difference. Any house can be a castle with the right furnishings. It can be anything you want it to be. Staging brings a house to life […]