Many stagers will ask you to clean out ALL of your closets and cabinets on the off chance a buyer will look through it.  We think this is a good idea but a bit over the top.  Go through each closet of the house and try to pare down and pack what you are not using. This allows potential buyers to see your space and not your stuff.  Remember, our focus is on the priority transformations, not to drive you crazy with a lot more work.  Ideally, since you will be packing things away anyway take a closet at a time and weed out anything you haven’t used in four months. With that s ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m still trying to wrap my head around our current situation. Just like you, I’m adjusting my services to meet the new requirements to keep all of our clients safe from COVID-19.  Moving forward, I am offering virtual staging consultations. Since my staging services uniquely focus on owner occupied homes, this is the only way to keep me from unknowingly passing on the virus to my clients, or from me bringing it home to my family Consultations will continue to focus on creating compelling marketing photos for your listings and marketing purposes. We know these p ..read more

Chattanooga REALTORs, imagine if all of your sellers owned trendy furniture and magazine worthy homes. Reality? No way because how we live in our homes is not as photogenic as the magazine world. So how do we get those compelling marketing photos? By creating small changes that make a big impact. As we walk through each room of the house during the staging consultation, we ask ourselves does this furniture, art, or accessory add value to the home? Does it highlight the home’s features? Pictures matter: this house had its first offer prior to even being shown!In the after/before picture h ..read more

So you have time to do more of what you love. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some fall weather. Although its been crazy hot outside, I’ve slowly been bringing the feeling of fall into our house with a few simple decor ideas. First, let’s talk front doors and entry ways. Nothing says fall like a great entrance to your home. I asked some of my favorite local gardeners for ideas (seriously, you have to check these gals out and can find them on Instagram @thegardengnomes). They recommend keeping a theme in mind while shopping for plants and pumpkins to make it easier. Inviti ..read more

So you are selling your house and you’ve heard your need to stage it. Wondering where to begin? Don’t feel like you are alone on this one. A good real estate agent will lead you in the right direction. In fact, one of my favorite real estate agents, Amanda Garrison with The Bekah Cochran Team, recently asked me for some DIY staging tips for sellers. 5 staging tips to showcase your house: 1. Lighten & brighten: buyers want bright homes and you, the seller, can provide this in the form of light neutral wall paint, white or cream throw pillows, bedding, and accessories. Make sure the ..read more

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.”Renowned architect, Frank Gehry That’s exactly how I felt the first time I stepped into this home. It’s both classic and timeless and this is exemplified throughout the amazing details of this house. The trim details start as you approach the home in the intricate iron railings and is then carried to the custom window moldings and the main entrance of the home. Throughout the South the pineapple means “welcome” and this two story grand foyer is the perfect welcoming spot for guests. Plus, these stunning ..read more