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How to Keep Home Staging Costs Down   With anything, price is a big factor that affects our decision on whether or not we do something. This is always an issue when it comes to home staging. A lot times people automatically shoot down the idea of home staging because they think it will cost thous...

Home Staging Advice-Home Inspection Before Listing I've talked about the meaning of home staging many times on my blog. Often times, people have a one sided view of what home staging entails. But really the best way to describe it is preparing your home for sale. It encompasses a lot of things; ...

Home Staging Mistakes-Taking Decluttering Too Far Last week I wrote a post called "Can I Stage My Own Home?" It covered the subject of DIY home staging. DIY is a good thing, when it's done right. Unfortunately, some home owners think they can do it the right way, but they actually can't. One hom...

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What Are the Benefits of Home Staging?If you're planning to put your Montgomery County PA home on the market, you want to make sure it shows at its best. Home staging is a great way to do this. It's about preparing your home for sale and going beyond the normal cleaning and decluttering. Real es...

When the weather gets warmer, your outdoor space is the first thing on your mind. But it's important to make sure you utilize and present the space properly. Flow is big factor in that. The style of your outdoor living are should match your indoor living area. If you need help decorating your out...

How to Stand Out Against Your Competition The real estate market is starting to flourish here in Montgomery County PA. There are a lot more sellers out there than there used to be. Buyers now have options when it comes to buying a home. So as a seller among the others, you have to learn how to s...

Can I Stage My Own Home? As a Montgomery County PA home stager, I hear this often. Maybe not so much in the question form but more in the definitive "I can stage my own home". The thought is raised when a seller thinks they can save some money by doing the job themselves. Real estate agents, doe...

Home Staging Tips-It's in the Details As some of you may know, I've been a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. A couple of months ago, we decided to have an Upcycle challenge with one of the homes that was built for a family. The house was divided into 5 rooms. The majority of the items...

Painting is one of the most important things you can do to your home to have the biggest impact on appearance. And if you do it yourself, it won't cost as much as you think. Plus your buyers won't chip away at their offer because your home needs a paint job.  If you're ready to get your home on t...