http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Homebuyers have less imagination than you might think. That’s why home staging can make such a difference in the selling price of a home and how long it takes to sell. Most people aren’t able to look past ugly, crowded and disorganized rooms, or figur... http://www.articlealley.com/article_661458_15.html 13th October 2008 With the whole free world talking about the current state of the US economy, you can actually feel the tension in the air – everywhere. Nobody is excluded from this because the United States’ financial well-being has an impact on the entire continent ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_661453_15.html 13th October 2008 You need great references and a portfolio full of before and after photos to get clients, but without clients you can’t get references or build a portfolio. 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When the economy is slow, many people who might otherwise hire an interior designer or decorator are forced to move such a ‘non-essenti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_578191_15.html 17th July 2008 When I ask many real estate agents today about the state of the market and its effect on their income, I often get an earful about tiny, intermittent commission checks and complaints of record breaking gas prices cutting into already bleak profits. Things... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572953_15.html 09th July 2008 If you are one of the over 2 million real estate agents in the United States, there’s a good chance your business is struggling. Agents across the country are feeling the pain of today’s slow real estate market. I hear similar complaints from agents a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_568080_15.html 01st July 2008 A professional Home Stager will look at your client's home through the eyes of a highly critical buyer and make recommendations that will create the best first impression for potential buyers. Their services allow a home to stand out from the crowd and t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_558251_33.html 19th June 2008 As with any problem, the key to avoiding foreclosure is to be proactive. Many people facing the prospect of foreclosure will decide that the best solution is to sell their house. It might seem counterintuitive to hire a professional stager when you are fa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_552716_33.html 09th June 2008 I receive many emails from people who are completely confused by the various home staging training programs available. With so many options, I can understand the frustration. 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But wait, i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_479929_80.html 24th February 2008 As a professional Home Stager who also teaches a course on the business of home staging to students around the world, I am often asked about my views on the future of home staging and whether I think it's a fad that will die out. In my opinion, we will ev... http://www.articlealley.com/article_479927_80.html 24th February 2008 Have you been thinking about starting a Home Staging business? With the economy slowing down, you may be wondering if this is a good time to enter the field. You may be worried that home sellers, your potential clients, will not be as willing to spend mon... http://www.articlealley.com/article_468316_80.html 05th February 2008 The housing bubble has popped. Never before have home prices fallen so broadly on a national level. There are more homes for sale and fewer buyers which means less money in the average seller’s pocket. How can homeowners desperate to sell their home in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_464649_27.html 31st January 2008 When selling your investment property, are you tempted to leave a room or the entire house empty? Decorating your house to sell, also called Home Staging or Real Estate Staging, will help you sell your investment in record time and get top dollar for your... http://www.articlealley.com/article_460193_80.html 24th January 2008 The old adage "first impressions are everything" truly applies when selling real estate. In general buyers decide within the first 30 seconds of entering a property whether or not they are interested. That is why home staging is so†important as it allo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_456888_80.html 22nd January 2008 Many women approaching their 40's write to me to ask my opinion about whether or not they should go to Interior Design school. It's an issue I struggled with myself many times over a twenty year period. 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Home remolding, design and decorating have become national pastimes in part because of the ph... http://www.articlealley.com/article_251541_80.html 18th January 2008 The Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program scheduled for January 2008 offers a new career opportunity for individuals with a talent for decorating and creativity. The New Year is often a time for individuals to think about making improveme... http://www.articlealley.com/article_251540_80.html 18th January 2008 If you have a flair for decorating and an interest in real estate, Home Staging could be the right career for you. This service business, also called House Fluffing, Real Estate Staging or Home Styling, is based on the art of decorating a home to sell qui... http://www.articlealley.com/article_251466_80.html 18th January 2008