What does a Staging Consultation consist of?

1. I do a walk through the Seller’s home and make a hand written ‘to do’ list of all of the idea’s that they need to implement to get the house ready for Staging.

2. I can rearrange furniture on the spot with the Seller.

3. Sketches on how to rearrange the furniture.

4. Free hand written to do list when I leave the property. (typed list is extra)

5. Free listing on www.stagedhomes.com.

I do a lot of networking to promote my Staged houses!

Staging evolves as the Real Estate Market Evolves

As with everything.... an industry grows and learns how to do better! I am always looking for new idea's on how to improve my Home Staging techniques and ways to keep it affordable for the average home owner. I have been researching a new product that is on the market and am going to start implementing it in the next 2 months. I can aquire furniture that is made from a very strong corrugated cardboard. The furniture looks like furniture and can even hold up to 400 pounds.

So why would this type of furniture be good for Staging and how is it cost effective?
1. It is less expensive than traditional furniture.
2. It weighs less than traditional furniture.
3. One doesn't need a rental truck or as many assistants or none!

Therefore, the money saved by the Stager can be passed onto the client, making Vacant Staging more Affordable than ever!

Stay posted for photos and for when I will start offering this type of Staging!

Housing Market- Activity

The housing market did slow down a bit after the tax credits disappeared. Also, realize that the tax credit had put a surge in properties that were in the $200K price range in the Williamsburg and Hampton Roads area. Things seem to be picking up again and buyers are back out visiting houses! The more consumer confidence the faster the real estate market will become more conisistent!