Home Staging Tips

I recently noticed my very dirty stove and oven and was disgusted by all the baked-on stuff left behind. I don't have a house cleaner...I AM the house cleaner (and mom, after-school activity driver, home stager, scheduler etc). You get the idea. So cleaning is barely done and normally only by me. So when is the last time you cleaned anything? Like really cleaned? This is something you need to think about and how long each task will take when it comes time to sell your home. Mentioned in this episode: Staging Snapshot (1 room staging advice) https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/

Bathroom showers have been trending with some interesting ideas that I want to discuss in this week's episode. We can spend a lot of time in the bathroom and the bathroom shower is one of those areas that you just want to feel calming and rejuvenating. If you are remodeling your master bathroom soon, then these are some bathroom shower trends you might want to incorporate into your design. Mentioned in this episode: My Etsy shop www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com

It’s officially September so I can talk about Halloween! I know you’ve seen some Halloween decor in the stores and with Fall right around the corner, I know you are itching to decorate! My favorite part of Halloween is actually having a Halloween party. That is our family get together with the neighbors and friends. But how do you get started, how big do you even want this to be? Let me share my Halloween party secrets on how to throw a fun bash! Mentioned in this episode: Halloween Party Planner Halloween invitations Halloween Bingo Cards You've Been Boo'ed tradition You can find all these at my etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable?section_id=43800075

Home staging can make a great positive impact on selling your home quickly and for top dollar. Some of you may not want to sell it quickly while others want to get more money for your home. Home staging is a way to show off your home to wow buyers and get them to make an offer. Let me share the benefits of home staging in the Moore County, NC area. Mentioned in this episode: Staging Snapshot https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/ Blue Diamond Staging & Design website https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/

I recently moved my oldest child into her first apartment. She is a sophomore in college and dorms are not guaranteed after freshman year. So she had to go looking for an apartment off campus and ended up rooming with 3 other girls. To get her ready, I came up with a list of things she should probably need for her first apartment and wanted to share that experience with you in this week’s episode. Mentioned in this episode: College Dorm Room Packing List https://www.etsy.com/listing/1493145229/printable-college-student-dorm-room?click_key=4f0bad5731c1819055041d92765862ed843fda09%3A1493145229&click_sum=9cd96603&ref=shop_home_active_6&crt=1 First Apartment/Home Checklist https://www.etsy.com/listing/1546019653/new-home-apartment-checklist-editable-in?click_key=765a1d86a5a4ed815ecbce472cbb59e9441361a5%3A1546019653&click_sum=bbf85cad&ref=shop_home_active_2

Bathroom leaks in the shower can lead to a disaster with black mold under the floor and tile. All the old tile had to be ripped up and now you need to find new tile to replace because you don’t have enough spare pieces and of course, you can’t find the same kind of tile. What do you do? Let me share some steps you need to take when replacing bathroom tile. Mentioned in this episode: Bathroom tile layouts https://www.diyncrafts.com/11175/decor/50-amazingly-clever-cheat-sheets-to-simplify-home-decorating-projects PCS Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=7d99fcf2d29fa60d2688ac74ec12570a1a764968%3A1518027593&click_sum=34a04556&ref=shop_home_feat_3

Home staging is a marketing tool to help you show off your home and is a great way to get buyers to fall in love with your home. Real estate agents know that home staging will help them get their listings sold faster too. So who should pay for the home staging? Let’s cover some scenarios where home staging was done by different parties and who paid for home staging. Mentioned in this episode: Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=0247c5efcaa467fc8b9ff2b13d64a9456313c085%3A1518027593&click_sum=5dd8273f&ref=shop_home_active_7

Pinehurst, NC is called the Home of American Golf and is known for hosting a number of prestigious golf tournaments including three U.S. Open Championships, one U.S. Women's Open, three U.S. Amateur Championships, one PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup. A lot of people end up visiting and then moving to this beautiful area. If you are currently living in Pinehurst, NC and selling your home soon, you should listen in on tips for staging your home. Mentioned in this episode: Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable The Decorologist https://thedecorologist.com/the-color-you-should-you-never-paint-your-dining-room/ MHM Staging https://professionalstaging.com/staging-tips/colors-you-should-never-use-for-home-staging/ Property Brothers https://people.com/home/property-brothers-jonathan-drew-scott-advise-against-red-yellow-wall-paint-colors/#:~:text=%22Yellow%20walls%20don't%20really%20sell%20these%20days.%22&text=After%20the%20living%20room%2C%20they,angry%20'90s%20r

Homeowners are skeptical when it comes to doing something a little bit differently when selling your home. If you've lived in your home for over 10 years, then you may not be aware of home staging as a "thing". Sure you may have seen it on TV or you may have heard others talk about it. But when it comes time to sell your own house, you may wonder, does home staging really work to sell your home faster? Let’s get into that question and more in this week’s episode. Mentioned in this episode: National Association of Realtors Blog post: Does home staging work? https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging/does-home-staging-work/ PCS Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1497725253/pcs-moving-checklist-binder-printable?click_key=66e3f022e3ced7ac174ea672cdd6265fd77fe6ed%3A1497725253&click_sum=b07fb029&ref=shop_home_feat_1&pro=1

You may have heard from realtors that kitchens and baths sell a home. Well, what do we do when our kitchen is not quite up to snuff? Maybe it could use some sprucing up or maybe your kitchen feels small and dark. Let me share 7 things you can do to update your kitchen without spending a fortune. In fact, I’ll give you 7 things that cost under $100 each and you can do over a weekend. Mentioned in the episode: PCS Moving Checklist Binder https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish https://www.wowowfaucet.com/is-oil-rubbed-bronze-finish-out-of-style-2022/ 10 kitchen faucet trends https://www.livingetc.com/news/kitchen-faucet-trends

Do realtors believe home staging can help their clients? That’s a question I ask when meeting realtors to get their sense when selling a home. And I want to share what I’ve learned over the past few years as I stage homes for both clients and realtors. Mentioned in this episode: PCS Moving Checklist Binder www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-home-staging

When selling a home, you expect to see several things. You expect the home to look neat and taken care of. You expect to either see furniture or an empty house. You expect to be able to walk around and see if the flow is right or if it checks all the boxes you need to fit your family. But you may not expect something like virtual staging when looking at online photos. Let’s get into what is virtual staging and versus home staging. Mentioned in this episode: PCS Moving Checklist Planner in my Etsy Shop www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable

Moving season is upon us and what better way to get organized than with moving checklists. I am the checklist queen because every one of my moves required a checklist to get organized. It seemed that I created a checklist for each military move but in reality I was repeating the same steps every few years. Some moves had the same lists while other moves had a few extra steps. So I created a PCS moving checklist planner to collect all those steps. In this moving planner, I added checklists for an international move and checklists for small business owners because small businesses are growing. A lot of military spouses have their own small business whether it’s a brick and mortar or working from home. But there are a few things that need to happen when it comes to moving. Do you have a list you created for your move? Do you have all the things I have listed too? Let me share some of the checklist items you should have for each move in this PCS moving checklist planner binder. Mentioned in this episode: PCS Mov

Last week I talked about wall art sources that I use to stage houses and I focused on actual artwork. This week, I want to talk about things to hang on your walls that aren’t framed art or prints. I have 18 items to share so let’s get started. Mentioned in this episode: Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable Gray wall color...the new beige https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to/gray-wall-color-new-beige/ PCS Moving Binder

Artwork can be subjective and people like all kinds, whether it’s abstract, landscape, flowers, horses etc. And you may wonder, where do all these people get these art pieces? Or maybe you want something unique and not something that is mass-produced. Let me share my artwork sources to stage a home that you can use to stage it or decorate it. Mentioned in this episode: My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable Blog post to decorate large walls https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-tips-2/how-to-decorate-large-empty-wall-space/

I love looking out windows in my house because there are so many different views to look out on…the pool, my flower bed in the front yard, and the surrounding trees. Some people LOVE to cover up their windows or make it feel dark. But when it comes time to sell your house, windows play an important role. Let me share what kind of window coverings you should have up when staging a home. Mentioned in this episode: Episode #201 Negotiate these home decor items separately from home price Are valances out of style? https://www.homelight.com/blog/are-valences-out-of-style/

When we lived in Germany and traveled around Europe, we had to find an Airbnb to stay in because we had 5 people. A hotel room in Europe only sleeps 2-3 people and 4 if we are lucky. So we always had to find an Airbnb in each city, but we were picky. Finding one took some time and after securing my first trip to Paris, let me share how important it is to make a great first impression and how to get your rental property booked with more guests. Mentioned in this podcast: Etsy shop with Airbnb host welcome signs Etsy shop with artwork to stage your Airbnb https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

I love looking at houses when driving or walking anywhere. I especially like to get ideas of what others are doing for their front porch or garden. It gives me an idea of what works (and lives) best in our climate in NC. And with spring here, it is a great time to spruce up the front porch area and entryway with some ideas in this week’s episode. Here is what I discussed: Entryway decor ideas Front door portico Front door transformation Garden front for your home Mentioned in this episode: My Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

Are you selling your home for the first time or maybe it’s been a few years since you last sold your home? Things have changed a bit since the last time you sold it. Let’s start with the basics of getting you started with home staging in this week’s episode. Mentioned in this episode: Home Staging Starter Kit www.bit.ly/stagingstarterkit Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

Rain rain go away...well maybe some of us are loving the rain we are getting while others are not. But I want to talk about how rain can help your landscaping and talk about rainscapes. Have you heard that term? Another new one for me too! So let's dive into rainscapes, what they are, and how you can make your plants happy in this episode. Mentioned in this episode:How to Design a Rainwater Harvesting SystemRain barrel by Amazon Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable