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 [...]
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 [...]
Terms That Can SELL YOUR HOME!!!
July 15, 2008 by Elaine Manes · 2 Comments
I am asked quite often “What is the difference between decorating and staging?” I thought I would provide you with a quick explanation, and some definitions of other terms we use in staging.
Decorating is furnishing and accessorizing a space, with the taste and lifestyle of the homeowners in mind.
Staging is decorating, also, but in [...]
Decorating to sell? Less is MORE!!!
June 30, 2008 by Elaine Manes · 2 Comments
Decorating your home to fit your lifestyle, and decorating your home to sell are VERY different! You may have displays of treasured collections, items you have picked up on your travels, or family memorabilia. There are two reasons to pack it all away when you put your home on the market. The first is that [...]
Q’s & A’s on Home Staging!
June 3, 2008 by Elaine Manes · 2 Comments
What exactly does a staging company do?
A staging company will analyze the home, determine what changes are needed to make it show the best it can, and implement the changes. The work can quite often be completed in one day. It is not always necessary to bring more items into the home. [...]
First Impression is Key!!!
May 23, 2008 by Elaine Manes · Leave a Comment
Preparing your home to sell can certainly be a daunting task, and most sellers don’t know where to start. I suggest you start where your buyers will start, with a first impression. It’s difficult to be objective about your own home, but there are some tricks you can try.
Jump in your car, [...]
Home Won’t Sell? Don’t Rent It, Stage It!
April 28, 2008 by Elaine Manes · 2 Comments
You may have seen this in your neighborhood. A “for sale” sign goes up in a yard, and after a long period of time, you notice it’s gone. Thinking that the home sold, you are then surprised to see a new sign go up, “for rent”. As “days on market” figures continue [...]
Selling Your Home? Throw a Party!!!
April 21, 2008 by Elaine Manes · Leave a Comment
Are you confused by all the advice you read about how to prepare your home for the market? I have come up with a very simple concept that most everyone can follow. Prepare your home as if you were throwing a party. Think about the steps you take when you entertain, and [...]
Shedding some Light on Selling Your Home!
April 7, 2008 by Elaine Manes · Leave a Comment
There are many affordable ways of getting your home ready to sell. Updating the lighting can produce that “wow” factor, for not a lot of money. The larger home improvement stores have a wide variety of lighting choices, at surprisingly low prices.
I recently previewed a condo and suggested that the owner replace the dated brass, [...]
What is Your Home Saying?
April 2, 2008 by Elaine Manes · 5 Comments
There are many ways to make buyers feel welcome when they are viewing your home, but none so easy, and obvious, as a welcome mat! A good first impression is key, and a brand new mat says you care about your home, inside and out!
Not all homes have old and worn doormats, but most of them do! That’s if [...]
