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Getting the most out of home staging

They were a retired couple in their early 60s who fled an expensive city in favor of a tranquil town in a lower-cost state.

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Michelle Minch
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Jul 25, 2008
 
Ellen: I just wanted to let you know that the couple referenced in your article closed escrow on the home they sold and are in escrow for their new home. They are thrilled to have been able to have gotten their home sold so quickly after staging (2 months on the market before staging, sold in less than 2 weeks after staging). Thanks for writing this very informative article aboth the benefits of home staging. It really does help sell homes.
Karen Otto
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Jul 25, 2008
 
Excellent information & advice on what home staging is and how what to look for when searching for a professional.

I especially like what Ms. Minch said regarding this: "you should think less about whether the redone rooms suit your taste than whether they'd appeal to a broad cross-section of potential buyers", that in a nutshell is a perfect definition of a staged room.
Kathy Nielsen
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Jul 25, 2008
 
Great article and great words of wisdom from a top notch professional, Michelle Minch. Home Staging can truly set a home apart from the others on the market. Michelle continues, thru her staging, to demonstrate her knowledge and expertise.
Patricia Ebrahimi
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Jul 25, 2008
 
Thank you for the informative article about home staging. Michelle Minch site an important difference among professional home stagers. An EXPERIENCED home stager working along with a motivated seller and a savvy Realtor are key to faster, higher sales, absolutely. I found it worthwhile to visit her website (movingmountainsdesign.com). Very professional, beautiful and obviously effective design.

“Time to kick back...”

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Downers Grove Via SalukiLand
ISP Location: Battle Creek, MI
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Jul 25, 2008
 
I staged my home, not as well though. I misunderstood and created a murder mystery theme complete with a chalked body outline.

“Leave a good looking corpse.”

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ISP Location: Battle Creek, MI
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Jul 25, 2008
 
Dang man. I couldn't get the chalk to work on the carpeting. I used tape.
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Saluki Rod wrote:
I staged my home, not as well though. I misunderstood and created a murder mystery theme complete with a chalked body outline.
Leslie
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Jul 25, 2008
 
This is very helpful advice and hope for the many homeowners needing to sell their homes in this market and economy. Thanks!
Charlene Storozuk
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Jul 25, 2008
 
This is a very informative article that sets out the importance and benefits of home staging. Michelle Minch gave great advice on what to look for when hiring a home stager. I have checked out her website. Her before and after transformations are incredible!
Kathleen Lordbock
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Jul 25, 2008
 
Michelle is a one of the best knows her area's market and has the tools to get the job done right the first time out.
Terrylynn Fisher
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Jul 25, 2008
 
Michelle is the consummate professional and a stager that people look up to and admire for her business savvy and business model. She is a successful stager in her area and is always ready to lend a helping hand to less experienced stagers or those with a dilemna. She is highly regarded by her peers. I would recommend her in a heartbeat if she were in my area.
All in one Staging inc
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Jul 26, 2008
 
Michelle,
Very well written. I hope more home owners well stop lowering their selling price and make a small investment in Staging the listing so it sells for asking price or above in a shorter amount of time!
Thank you,
All in one Staging inc. Chicago and the North West suburbs leaders in home staging and DIY consultations!
feel free to visit http://www.Allinonestaging.com or call to talk to one of our friendly staff to see how we can help you sell your home faster & for more money for under $300
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