Home Staging Consultation Report

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The home staging advice on this office showed the biggest transformation. Providing an open, light, bright and airy space that could be used as a bedroom or an office

Hey All!  Just wanted to fill you in on some of the behind the scenes of what goes into a home staging consultation report.  The motivated seller of this home rocked it, following the consulation report that I provided, to the letter.

The success that the seller received from the staging consultation in her Denver area, owner occupied home was (drum roll, please) sold first day, multiple offers, $10K over asking price.

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4 Fireplace Makeover Ideas

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The Classique Fireplace Mantel Surround

When I woke up this morning it was 3 degrees in Colorado.  With that said it got me thinking about fireplaces (go figure).  Mine needs a fireplace makeover with it’s dated 6×6 white ceramic tile and big fat mortar lines (ugh).  It sticks out like a sore thumb, good thing I’m not selling anytime soon.

The following will show fireplace pictures ranging from contemporary fireplaces to fully assembled fireplace surround kits, paint and mantle ideas.

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Home Staging A Vacant Home In Denver

Home staging a vacant home in Denver (anywhere for that matter) is important if you want to sell quickly.

Last Friday I staged this Westminster, CO vacant home and 5 days later it was SOLD, true stuff.  The homesellers had a job transfer out state, leaving the property unfurnished.

Why would you stage a vacant home you ask?  Let me share why…

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Home Staging Tax Deduction

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Good news for Realtors and homesellers, in a recent article Are Home Staging Costs Tax Deductable that was posted in the Times Herald-Record it outlines how IRS Publication #523 Selling Your Home explains how home staging can become a tax deduction.

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Home Improvements For Return on Investment

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Getting the best bang for you buck is a must, when getting ready to sell and considering improvements for a higher return on investment and homebuyer appeal.

home improvements that really pay offThe Cost vs. Value Report is a good starting point.  Not all remodeling projects are not created equal, size and scope of project, quality of finishes and accessories dramatically affect the price.

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