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STAGING TIPS

Selecting a Stager
Consider Resale Value when Remodeling
Tips for Selling a Home in the Winter
Preparing a Home for Sale

Selecting a Stager

While it might appear that Home Staging is a relatively new field, the service has in fact been available –and utilized locally- for many years.
Recent market changes and related publicity surrounding Staging Services have served to increase interest in the field.

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The following points are provided for consideration when selecting a Home Stager…
  1. Rapport

    Rapport is essential. Interview or take a few minutes to speak with the stager when selecting an individual to represent your business or work in your home.
  1. Photo Examples of the INDIVIDUAL’s Work

    PLEASE NOTE: Numerous Web Sites contain stock photography (copyright-free material, depicting the work of another) - or instructor-led course work examples. While such high-end photos create an "eye-catching" site, a
    viewer would be unable to determine the individual’s skill level from such examples.

  2. Experience

    Professional Home Staging, as a specialized field, has been available locally for several years. Consider the individual’s work experience in
    terms of years in business, volume of work conducted, markets served,
    areas covered and design styles.

  3. Background

    In-Depth Experience and Design Training are essential, as a Seller’s home is often their largest financial investment.

    PLEASE NOTE: Courses running as little as two or three days are available
    as a means to enter the Home Staging field. Clearly, more in-depth
    experience is needed. Professional Home Staging is a specialized field;
    inquire regarding such experience when considering a candidate.

  4. Rapport – listed twice!

    As a Final note, Rapport remains essential. Taking the time to carefully select a stager is the key to results.

    I would welcome the opportunity to serve your business or guide you through the process of preparing your home for sale. My best wishes
    for good luck in all your real estate ventures!

M. Lee Raia
Owner/Stylist
Real Estate Styling
®, LLC
 



Consider Resale Value when Remodeling

Most often, a person’s home is their largest investment. It’s therefore wise to consider resale value when undertaking any substantial remodeling project.

Each November, REMODELING Magazine publishes their annual “Cost vs. Value Report”, comparing construction cost with resale value in over 50 markets. As reported, from a national perspective,
2007’s top 5 projects for return on investment were:

  • Siding Replacement – upscale fiber cement: 88.1%; midrange vinyl: 87.2%
  • Deck Addition/wood: 85.4%
  • Minor Kitchen Remodel: 83%
  • Window Replacement/Wood – midrange: 81.2%; upscale 79.3%
  • Window Replacement/Vinyl – upscale: 81%; midrange: 79.3%

Naturally, if selling is not in the foreseeable future, one’s first consideration would be centered on personal use. - - Is more space needed for a growing family? Would a backyard pool create the perfect spot for warm weather get-togethers? The answers to such questions would be of prime consideration.

That stated, regardless of circumstances, learning more about the financial impact of a planned remodeling project is a prudent step. - - It’s your home, know its value!

Additional information can be found at:
www.remodelingmagazine.com

M. Lee Raia
Owner/Stylist
Real Estate Styling®, LLC



Tips for Selling a Home in the Winter
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Preparing a Home for Sale
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