FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a member of the Home Staging Resource and the Real Estate Staging Association which both provide continuing education and information on home staging and redesign. I also am an avid viewer of HGTV and DIY, and read many decorating magazines.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I originally was an interior design student in college before deciding to change directions and pursue a business degree specializing in computers. I never completely left design though and enjoyed decorating my previous homes to live in and to sell. I have also provided advice both on design/decorating to friends and relatives. I decided to pursue home staging, when a realtor I was working with introduced the idea to me after receiving multiple offers in two days on my home I staged myself. I decided that while I had read many books on home staging and had a natural eye for color and design, I felt I needed to know more and decided to complete the Home Staging Resource program to round out my knowledge and learn about the business side also.
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
My most recent job was a full stage and the homeowner was 100%+ invested in putting in the work and effort forth to achieve the desired goal: a quick sale for at least list price. They trusted my experience and direction and completed 105% of my suggestions. The results were incredible. Multiple showings over three days, with an almost list price offer returned after the first day of showings and a few days later, my clients received an offer for more than their list price. My clients accepted this offer and are ready to move to their new home. I am most proud of how the entire house turned out especially the master bedroom and dining room. Replacing old, dated ceiling lights throughout, painting most of the interior rooms and the exterior siding plus replacing the 20+ year old carpet in the living room and family room made a huge difference in how their home looked and felt. My clients put in an extraordinary amount of effort to de-clutter, clean and brighten every room of their house and were a dream to work with.