Home Staging is the best way to sell your home faster.
Learn my tips in this home staging blog!
Staging Doesn’t Always Mean Rental Furniture
Homeowners fear of staging costs and rental furniture As a homeowner, you worry about a lot of things: cutting the lawn, fixing the leak, or replacing the window or roof. But when it comes time to sell your home, someone may suggest staging it to sell faster. But what...
6 Reasons You Need a Home Stager
A Home Stager Can Make Your Life Easier As a homeowner, you will do almost anything to sell your home at top dollar. You know you need to clear off countertops and clean the carpets. But how do you know if that is enough? If you fall into any of these categories, you...
15 Horrifying Things Homeowners Do When Selling a House
Homeowners: Don't do these! Most homeowners know they need to do a little work in order to get their home ready for the market. Once you get it clean, it can be tough to keep it that way for as long as you need until you sell it. But there are some homeowners who...
Home Security – Avoid Being Easy Prey When Selling Your House
5 Must Do Items for Home Security Many people take all kinds of precautions when it comes to locking doors, walking kids across busy streets, etc. But do you consider the home security risks when selling your home? I am not trying to scare you but complete strangers...
Flower power – best flower tips when selling your home
Flowers can help stage a home When selling a home, flowers are a great way to bring in color into a room and provide a focal point. However, be aware that some flowers may wilt quickly or leave a mess on your clean tables. If your home is occupied or vacant when on...
22 Easy Home Office Updates
The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #172 Home Office A Dull Space? Wake it up! A home office is something most people dream about. But what if it doesn't help you be productive? Some of you may be working from home during and after the pandemic and realize your...
Entryway staging made easy: 4 tips to spruce up your foyer
Entryway staging can make a big impact First impressions matter, especially when you’re selling your home. Your foyer is the first space potential buyers see, making it a critical area for entryway staging. A well-staged entryway can set the tone for the rest of your...
What No One Tells You About Selling a Home
Home Selling Secrets Selling a home can be a daunting task. Whether you are moving for a job or to get closer to family, it is one of the most stressful things in life that you can do. But you can relieve that stress by depending on some people to help you get through...
How I Made a Home Staging Mistake
Costly home staging mistake We all make mistakes and as James Joyce puts it, “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” As a home stager I made several home staging mistakes in my first few projects. While some may be trivial, they were stressful to me and I vowed I...
5 Common Misconceptions About Home Staging
What home staging is not Home staging is a growing trend in major US cities. It is a way to decorate your home in order to appeal to the target buyer. However, not everyone believes this is needed in order to sell a home but I am here to tell you that is not true....
Should you stage a rental property?
Rental properties need home staging too In the Washington DC metro area, you may notice a few more “For Rent” signs than “For Sale” signs. In fact, “1 in 3 homes is a rental” according to a 2013 American Housing Survey. It can be due to any number of reasons; a person...
10 reasons why empty homes take longer to sell
Did you know that empty homes actually take longer to sell than staged homes? It's so much easier to keep it clean when it's empty, right? There is nothing to put away, clean up or even hide. But I found through personal experience that empty homes, while they may be...