Staging

In Today’s Market, Updates And Staging Are In, Concessions Are Out

By Karen Eubank / June 7, 2019 /

Almost daily, there is an article on how updates and staging are necessities when marketing your home. So why aren’t sellers doing just that? Maybe they don’t know the right updates to make, or what provides the best returns on investment. They may not have the right resources or contacts. There’s always the belief it’s…

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More Realtors Are Using Staging Than Ever Before, According to NAR

By Karen Eubank / April 2, 2019 /

Barbara Cocoran put it rather well: “Why wouldn’t someone stage if they want to sell a house, and if they want to get more money for the house? I don’t get it.” You probably know Corcoran from her regular appearances on Shark Tank. What you might not know is she built a real estate empire,…

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Wondering How to Stage a Home With Pets? Some Extra Planning Pays Off, Says This Dog Trainer

By Joanna England / April 3, 2017 /

By William R. Nadeau Special Contributor As a professional dog trainer, I am often asked for pet advice for all sorts of doggie dilemmas. One question frequently comes up among clients who are selling their homes: “What do I do with my pets if my home has a showing?” Since moving to Dallas, in addition…

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Occupied Homes Need More Help: The Real Estate Staging Association’s State Convention

By Karen Eubank / September 23, 2016 /

  Do you ever wonder what your real estate stager does in between consulting on occupied and vacant properties, writing reports, proposals and contracts, shopping for and selecting just the right furniture and accessories for vacant properties, re-arranging furniture in listed homes that need help, managing inventory systems, packing, unpacking, scheduling deliveries and pickups? Well,…

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Infographic: Does Staging Really Work?

By Karen Eubank / May 30, 2016 /

We all know staging works. However, convincing sellers to stage can sometimes be a challenge. Even though they realize their homes will look better and sell more quickly, some are reluctant to spend the money or take the time required to  properly prepare their homes for sale.  Consulting with a stager prior to putting an occupied…

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