Staging

Even in a Hot Market, Staging Can Help Any Home Sell Faster

By Joanna England / March 4, 2015 /

It’s a hot market in Dallas, that’s for sure. CoreLogic’s most recent report, detailing the Dallas-Plano-Irving MSA’s housing price index, showed tremendous growth in prices. The housing price index increased 9.1 percent year-over-year in January including distressed sales, which is a new high for our area. Dallas-Plano-Irving is only second for growth to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland…

Dressed to Sell: All You Need to Know About Furnishing a Vacant Listing

By Karen Eubank / October 16, 2014 /

By Karen Eubank Your seller has given you the thumbs-up and you’re going to stage that vacant listing. Congratulations! So how do you go about it? My advice is to always call a stager, of course! Most stagers have an accessory inventory — you know, the pretty stuff such as flowers, bedding, and cute items…

Ikea’s New Furniture Line Could Be a Game-Changer For Staging

By Joanna England / October 3, 2014 /

One of the biggest hurdles for staging is styling a home with furniture without breaking a bank. Some stagers are able to do this with the client’s existing furniture, but sometimes that’s not possible. Of course, you could rent furniture from any of the myriad stores who have that kind of inventory, but depending on…

Whether You’re Selling or Staying, Don’t Neglect Your Garage, Says Designer Kim Armstrong

By Joanna England / August 15, 2014 /

  By Kim Armstrong Interior Designer, Kim Armstrong Interior Design It is said that “a kitchen is the heart of the home,” “kitchens and baths sell homes,” and “if you’re going to do any upgrades, put your money into the kitchen.” This is not breaking news! So what is it that will separate your home…

RESA Stagers Team Up on Lake Highlands Home, Gets Multiple Offers in 24 Hours!

By Joanna England / July 23, 2014 /

What’s better than bringing in a stager to help you sell a property for top dollar? Having three! That’s exactly what Suzy Echols Neal got when she won the Real Estate Staging Association team staging giveaway last fall. The prize included  a team of RESA stagers, MLS photos from Lance Selgo of Unique Exposure Photography, and a…