DO WHAT YOU KNOW BEST

There are some things I don't do well, and there are some things I do very well. The older I get, the less patience I have for fumbling through a job others do better. I would much rather pay a decent wage to someone whose skills and passion more align with the project. Plain and simple. Don't spend your precious energy when hiring a pro is, in the end, more efficient and saves time and usually money (assuming your time is money).

THE TENDER ART OF MOVING

My girlfriend is facing a difficult divorce, and although she is clear about what she needs to do, she is calm and collected until our discussions turn to her garden. She is suddenly distraught. The place where she has sought solace, the yard where her children squealed with laughter, the flowers that have brought her so much joy..... some things you cannot take with you.

As women, we are immersed through our hearts and soul to the homes we have tended and toiled over. There is no doubt in my mind that abruptly leaving or even a calculated move does not ensure the process will be any easier. But just as we can hardly avoid change in this world, leaving behind a home we've known and loved will someday happen.

Staging a home can often soften the process psychologically as we prepare ourselves and the physical dwelling for some other family to know and love a dwelling the way we did. We begin to hear other children in our homes and slowly become excited about our own possibilities for the future.imagine ourselves

GREAT PICTURES OF STAGED HOMES SELL HOUSES

I just received another thank you from a client. Of course I'm thrilled she sold her house in 16 days during one of the worst times in the history of the housing market. But I will be selfishly honest. Her realtor has one of the best photographers around and I LIKED having my work (photographed by him) on display. O well. There will be other great photos on the Internet of my work. However, I would advise anyone who plans on selling their home to check out pictures of homes listed by realtors they're considering. There is a HUGE difference, and your home deserves to be marketed with the best pictures possible!

As we've mentioned before in this blog, people are definitely shopping online for homes and if yours has only one picture, or is otherwise not particularly memorable, folks will move on quickly!