The following
points are provided for
consideration when selecting a Home
Stager…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Siding
Replacement
– upscale
fiber cement:
88.1%; midrange vinyl: 87.2%
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Deck
Addition/wood:
85.4%
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Minor
Kitchen Remodel:
83%
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Window
Replacement/Wood
– midrange: 81.2%; upscale 79.3%
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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
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