Home Staging is the best way to sell your home faster.
Learn my tips in this home staging blog!
Should I Leave My Pictures Up When Selling My House?
Many homeowners ask, Which pictures should I leave when selling my house? While other home sellers don't even know they have to worry about it. But you should take a look at what is hanging on your walls. We're going to cover what you should hang on your walls and...
Reasons you should stage your home to sell
Why should you stage your home? Real estate is a very visual market. Only 10% of buyers can envision their furnishings in a home. The rest (90%) have a very difficult time deciding the furniture layout in each room. If you stage your home to sell, you can visually...
Are You Ready to Downsize?
When it comes time to downsize to a new space, there are a few things to consider: the size, location and cost. Once you get an idea of your budget, it normally locks you into location and the size of the new home. In the case of my client, he was moving into a senior...
4 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Selling Their Home
Have you just received your military orders or you got a new job in a different city? You now have to start thinking about who to hire and what you need to do to get your home sold quickly. What do you do? The list can get very long quickly but you need to be aware of...
Staging A Habitat For Humanity Home with Restore Items
Habitat for Humanity works with individuals to provide low cost homes in the Sandhills area. Volunteers and local donations help fund the construction of the home and at the end, they do a Dedication Ceremony for the eligible family. It is a great way to get involved...
How each white wall color is not the same
If you want a white wall color in your home, be aware that not all whites are the same. Let me share the differences you should be aware of before painting your home. I had a conversation with a homeowner who was building a new home. We picked all the wall colors and...
How to stage a small gray living room
Designing a small gray living room doesn’t have to feel limiting—in fact, it can be one of the most stylish spaces in your home. With the right mix of layout, color balance, and decor, even the smallest living room can feel bright, cozy, and intentional. In...
How to Stage a Bookcase for Your Reading Corner
If you love to read, then you probably have at least one bookcase in your living room, another in your bedroom and possibly another one stashed in a family room. Let's face it, bookcases are fantastic places to store your books or books for your kids. Bookcases...
Reusing Furniture Pieces to Create a New Space
Furniture Rearranging If you have lived in your home for any length of time, chances are you get tired of seeing the same set up. Styles change and so do our tastes and that's ok. If you have pieces that are neutral in color, you can change up the accessories around...
Staging a Living Room
A living room can come in many different shapes and sizes. Because of that, you need to optimize your layout and create a focal point when staging a living room so that the eye is drawn to the room. You don't know how many times I have heard from real estate agents...
What You Should Have on Your Nightstand When Selling Your Home
Our life can get very cluttered and sometimes we don't even notice it until it is time to sell your home. One area to look at is the bedroom nightstand and how much stuff we actually accumulate over time. A nightstand is very functional but since it is a flat surface...
Are Your Home Staging Costs Realistic?
What are typical home staging costs when selling a home? As a home stager, I get this question a lot. Homeowners worry they have to spend thousands of dollars to get their home ready. There are a few things to consider and some tips you can do yourself to cut down the...