6 Simple Ways to Transform Tiny Spaces!

Some sellers in today’s market are downsizing from the big house in the suburbs to a simple and economical condo, ranch or bungalow style home.  How does one decorate smaller living spaces to be liveable?  How does one use home staging or virtual staging to sell their existing home? And how can I make my living spaces appear larger to potential buyers when selling my home? Don’t let the lack of square footage ...

How to Drive Buyer Traffic with Attractive Online Photos!

A picture is worth a thousand words and in this buyer’s market you have to grab the buyer’s attention online where they are viewing numerous homes and deciding which ones to visit.  A recent Realtor.com study showed that residential listings with multiple photos were viewed more often than listings with just one photo*.  They also mentioned that 72% of those homes received requests for more information*.

Photos of a vacant home show empty and unrecognizable rooms ...

Add Color to Your Home When Decorating or Staging Your Living Spaces!

Did you know color has psychological powers?  It can make a room appear larger or smaller, cozy, energetic or casual or even more formal.  Here are 6 Tips To Bring Color Into Your Living Spaces to make your home comfortable along with staging tips when planning to sell your home!

1.) Color is Fun. Be careful not to overdo it with bad color combinations.  An avacado green or pale peach looks ...

Virginia Real Estate Team Encounters Virtual Success!

Susan H., a Top Ranked Virginia Realtor, Long & Foster, decided to try a new virtual staging service she had come across while attending the National Association of Realtors convention last November.  She sent us her before and after pictures below and talks about her virtual success.

“We thought they had a very unique virtual staging service.  Their before and after picture presentation looked amazing.  We definately wanted to try the service for our vacant listings.” Susan says.

She further states, “We ...

Decorating and Staging with Pillows – Pick the Right Ones!

Here are 6 Tips on Picking Perfect Pillows when decorating or staging your home.  Also, check out Virtually Staging Properties List of Favorite Stores to create your “pillowscape”!

1.) Consider size – Standard pillows are 18 inches typically and rest nicely on sofas.  Go for oversize pillows (24 inches) to create a casual feel.  A modern sofa with a low back calls for a slightly smaller, 16″ pillow.

2.) Check the fill- For more squishy feeling ...

Remember These Standard Measurements when Decorating or Staging Your Home!

Working on a home decorating or home staging project?  Doing some updates to prepare your home for sale?  Make sure to get your standard measurements right.  Here are 6 Helpful Tips when Decorating or Staging Your Home by Numbers.

1.) What size overhead fixture is suitable when decorating a room? Just simply add the length and width of a room in feet and then break it down into inches ...

Easy Home Decorating Ideas That Take Just 30 Minutes!

Want to spice up the walls in your home?   How about adding some color in your living space?  Or have some fun! Get creative with your book collection.  Decorating, or in our case virtual staging, your home can be simple and shouldn’t be overwhelming.   Here are 3 Easy DIY Home Decorating Ideas that you can accomplish in just 30 Minutes!

1.) Use Plates as Art - Decorating walls in your living room, dining room ...

Get Sellers On Board A Staging Plan

When staging a home for sale it must be in “showable” condition.  An agent’s marketing plan typically requires sellers to spend time and money.  In today’s economy, informing sellers of a Staging plan and getting them to take action may result in resistance to cooperate.

Karen Reynolds who works at a multiple listing service says,  ”Staging a home for sale requires the seller’s cooperation because they are footing the bill and participating in the work.  Sometimes getting them on board is ...

Drive Buyer Traffic by Going Virtual

According to the National Association of Realtors, 90% of potential home buyers use the internet to search for their next home.  Did you know 85% of those buyers say its the photos that are the most important factor when deciding to view a home?  What do your photos say about your vacant listing?

Liz B.,  a Realtor in Atlanta, Georgia tried out virtual staging for her recent vacant listings.  She shares her success with the ...

Do It Yourself Decorating Ideas in 30 Minutes

Want to achieve a clean, uncluttered look in any room of your home?   How about dressing up a blank wall down a hallway?  Or create some fun in the kids play room?  Decorating your home can be simple and shouldn’t be overwhelming.   Here are 3 Easy DIY Decorating Ideas that take only 30 minutes – no decorator needed!

1.) Create your own art. Add some “wow” factor to that blank wall in your home.  Start by purchasing several empty ...