Is Staging Just a Trend?
January 28, 2009 by Elaine Manes · 4 Comments
Will home staging follow the way of the mullet, acid wash jeans, and pet rocks? Here today, gone tomorrow? I believe staging is here to stay for the same reason you would get your car washed before selling it, or take a shower before going out on a date. It just makes sense to present [...]
The Big Black Box
September 3, 2008 by Elaine Manes · 6 Comments
Let’s face it, we love our television sets. In my staging career, this has been proven to me numerous times. I come into a home to make recommendations to make it show better, and clients seem so willing to add or remove whatever I suggest. Except the TV, that is. And, whatever they sit on to [...]
Don’t Confuse Buyers!
August 18, 2008 by Elaine Manes · 4 Comments
How we choose to live in our homes is our business…right? WRONG! If you are selling your home, you may have to make some lifestyle adjustments. For instance, that pool table you have in your living room might make sense to you, but, to a buyer, it can just be confusing. If you have a [...]
Kitchens Can Sell Homes! Can Yours?
April 14, 2008 by Elaine Manes · Leave a Comment
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. It certainly is a key feature if you are trying to sell your home. But, what exactly are buyers looking for? Most would like to find a home with a new or remodeled kitchen. Countertops made of the newest materials, quality cabinets, modern lighting, and [...]